The Gibson SG can be described as a truly legendary guitar. As every single part of it is high-quality and durable, it really stands out no matter the genre of music for which it is used. However, if you seek a slightly different sound from this guitar, an alternative pickup solution is your best bet. […]

Finding the right bass pickups for metal is majorly important. See, playing bass in a metal band is already pretty daunting. Being overshadowed by the guitars or even the kick drum is a common issue metal bass players have to deal with. That’s exactly why you should consider investing in good pickups. As you turn […]

When you’re buying an electric guitar, one of the first things you need to figure out is whether you want to get one with single coil pickups or humbuckers. Depending on your decision, you will have a guitar that works for certain genres of music better than for other. What happens when you decide you […]

If you are a banjo player and want to amplify the sound of your instrument for stage use or a studio recording, you will have to get one of these pickups. We have chosen 4 of the best banjo pickup models that we think will give the performance you need to get the job done. […]

When people think of humbuckers, the first thing that comes to mind is the modern design we are so familiar with. After all, you can see it on just about any guitar these days. However, there are several other humbucker designs besides that one. The most interesting one has got to be the mini humbucker. […]

Upgrading the pickups on your bass is the most economical and efficient way to change your tone. Get the right pickups and you can sound like you bought a whole new instrument—for an investment of just a fraction of the price. Jazz basses use single-coil pickups, most commonly the style known as “J-pickups,” or jazz […]

The discussions whether active pickups are better than passive ones and vice versa have been around for a while. The truth is that each of these offers a very different performance that is more suitable for certain genres of music and playing styles. In simple terms, active pickups use a dedicated preamp to push more […]

If you’re browsing the web typing “best 7 string pickups” into search boxes, we can only conclude you’re the proud owner of a 7-string guitar or looking to buy one. For the uninitiated, here are some advantages of 7-string guitars over 6-strings. Obviously, you get an extra low-pitch string, allowing you to play more notes […]

The violin generates enough volume to play acoustically in most classical settings, but for the gigging musician, amplification is often necessary, whether you’re playing solo at a function like a wedding or part of a larger bluegrass or jazz ensemble. The basic concept of violin amplification is the same as that for other acoustic string […]

Mandolin pickups are often overlooked, but they shouldn’t be. Even in an all-string ensemble like those typical to bluegrass, a little amplification can go a long way toward making sure the mandolin can be heard in the mix. Once you start playing with electric instruments and drums, amplification becomes a necessity. Because they’re traditional an […]