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How Long Is the Battery Life of an Active Pickup on Your Guitar?

The typical battery life of an active pickup ranges from 3 to 9 months with regular use. But don’t worry,…

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Closeup of a HSS Lindy Fralin pickup set on a custom-built electric guitar.
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What Are The Effects of Your Guitar Pickups on The Output Level?

Different guitar pickups can make your guitar sound louder or softer. In this post, we’ll look at how they affect…

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Closeup of a DiMarzio Evo HSH pickup configuration on an Ibanez Jem BSB electric guitar.
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Why are my guitar pickups sounding weak? Fixes to boost your tone

Is your guitar sounding a bit lackluster lately? You might be dealing with weak pickups. Weak pickups can make your guitar sound dull, quiet,…

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A Lindy Fralin single coil pickup.
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Electric Guitar Pickups – The Ultimate Guide: Choosing the Best for Your Sound 

Electric guitar pickups are the heart of your sound. They turn string vibrations into electric signals that create those…

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A Suhr Modern custom 7-string electric guitar lying on a black oak table.
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Can an Electric Guitar Shock You? Understanding the Risks

Ever wondered if your electric guitar could give you a shock? Well, yes, an electric guitar can shock you if…

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Suhr pickups on a Suhr custom-made 7-string electric guitar.
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Do Magnets Ruin Guitar Pickups? Myths vs. Facts

It’s a common worry among guitar players: could magnets ruin your pickups? Magnets can indeed affect guitar pickups, but…

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Lindy Fralin single coil pickup on a custom-built electric guitar.
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To What Extent Do Pickups Make a Difference in Guitar Tone?

Guitar pickups are an essential part of shaping the sound of your electric guitar. They pick up the string…

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Closeup of a HSH pickup configuration on an Ibanez Jem BSB.
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Guitar Pickups HSS vs HSH: Which Configuration Reigns Supreme?

Guitarists really care about the setup of their pickups because it changes the sound. Let’s look at HSS (humbucker-single-single)…

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Two guitars, side by side, the left one with an SSS pickup configuration, the right one with an HSS configuration.
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SSS versus HSS Guitar Pickups: Choosing Your Perfect Sound 

You’ve got common setups in electric guitar pickups. Two are HSS (humbucker at the bridge, two single coils) and…

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Closeup of Suhr pickups on a trans caramel colored body on a Suhr Modern 7 string electric guitar.
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Why is My Guitar Picking Up Radio Signals? Explaining the Mystery

Experiencing your guitar’s pickups capturing radio waves can be a mood killer. Let’s dive into why this happens and…

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