TONE TIPS - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PICKUPS

Today, it's harder than ever to describe the sonic characteristics of pickup types - there are so many configurations, both stock and after-market, that blur the lines of each core design. 

- Chris Bird

For every classic single coil there's a stacked noiseless unit; for every vintage-voiced humbucker there's a high-output facemelter for metal. However, there are a few key categories of pickup to know about. A little knowledge of each one's origins and uses will help you identify your own tonal requirements should you wish to swap out your axe's pups.

SINGLE COILS