Put simply, pickups capture the vibrations of a string and turn it into an electrical signal, but there’s a whole world of minutiae regarding magnets, windings and pole pieces that can drag you deep into anorak territory! In today’s episode, we’re shedding some light on the different types that are available, and the advantages and disadvantages of each one.
In this episode
Series vs. Parallel explained
What’s the difference between a soapbar and a humbucker?
What’s a pickup pole? And why is It important?
Active vs. Passive pickups
And much, much more!
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Video Breakdown:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:09:27 - Single Coil P Bass Pickups
00:16:41 - Split Coil P Bass Pickups
00:22:40 - ’60s Jazz Bass Pickups
00:35:39 - PJ configuration
00:38:15 - Active PJ
00:42:38 - Humbuckers
00:47:58 - HH Configuration
00:55:00 - Soapbar Pickups
01:12:46 - Player Of The Week
01:20:17 - Question Of The Week
01:25:51 - Gear Of The Week
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