Category: Pickups

Metal with passive pickups–good idea or not? Why, of course, it’s a good idea! Who gave you the idea that you can’t? We used that intro to make a bit of a point and address the somewhat frequent question asked around the web, and now let us proceed to the meaty bit. We decided to…

The P-90 style pickup is in some ways a compromise between humbuckers and single-coil models. A P-90 pickup will give you clearer attacks and a brighter tone than a humbucker, but has a beefier mid- and low-range than traditional single coil models. P-90s have the right amount of twang and power to sound great in…

The pickups on your Les Paul can make the difference between a powerful tone and a weak sound plagued by unwanted noise and distortion. There are a lot of excellent options on the market, but when it comes to upgrading the pickups on a Les Paul guitar, there are a few specific things you should…

Getting the right jazz pickups is often overlooked. Sure, guitarists put a lot of energy into finding their perfect sound. Picking the right instrument, pairing it with the right amp, and selecting the right array of effects pedals are all important components of a personalized tone—but none of them will matter for much if you…