P90's are single coil pickups but with a wider and shorter bobbin compared to standard single coils where the wires are closer to the pole pieces. This makes the pickup sound warmer and thicker in...
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If you're looking for a high output Gibson bridge pickup then the 498T and 500T are your best options, but what's the difference between them? In this article I'll compare everything you need to...
Noiseless electric guitar pickups do not suffer from the "hum" that traditional single coil pickups are known for. They consist of a row of six stacked-coil pole pieces to cancel out this humming to...
Gibson make a great range of top quality pickups designed to work with Les Paul's, SG's, Explorer's and Flying V's. Very popular options include the Burstbuckers, 490R/T and 498T, but what are the...
If you're looking to buy a Gibson electric guitar, or you want to upgrade your guitar with aftermarket pickups from Gibson, then you the 490 and 498 pickups are great options to look at. But what is...
Choosing the right pickup configuration for your new electric guitar is one of the most important decisions you'll need to make when narrowing down your options. HH, HSS, and HSH pickup...