So, here’s the question: do you know the key differences between a humbucker and a single coil pickup? Are they interchangeable on any guitar? What are some important differences as far as sound and tone goes? And finally, which one is fight for you? All of the veterans out there can take a break on this one as they probably already learned this a while back, but for the rest of you out there, let’s get some answers.įor those of you unfamiliar with the workings of a standard electric guitar pickup – also known as a single coil for all intents and purposes – they consist of a magnet that is wrapped around thousands of times with copper wire, creating a coil around the magnet and as any of your science major friends can tell you, wrapping a metal coil around a magnet creates a magnetic field, and one that can be measured and altered. This article doubly important for those newbies out there who are in the middle of trying to buy a brand new axe. Alright, this one is going to be for all of the newbie guitarists out there who need a crash-course on some of the very important essentials when it comes to electric guitars. How’s it been, music fans? For our guests coming in from the east coast, hopefully everything is going smoothly after the devastation that was brought by Sandy and life can get a bit easier once again.
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