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[caption id="attachment_2236" align="alignright" width="300"] Need a deal on a great set of pickups? Shoot us a message at info@proaudioland.com or call us toll free at 1-877-671-2200 and we'll make sure you get the best deal around! Click here to browse our selection of pickups.[/caption] We all know that pickups are very important to a guitar’s overall tone. While certain other factors such as the wood and body shape of a guitar most certainly play an integral role in tone shaping, the pickups are probably the single most prevalent factor in determining an overall sound – aside from effects and amps, of course. From the thickness of the wire to the type of magnet used, all play a role in the resulting tone of a pickup. Because so many components affect a pickups sound, it’s important to know exactly what causes what changes so you know what to look for when aiming for a certain tone. With that said, let’s take a closer look at some of the more important aspects that determine the sound of a pickup.     Continue reading →

SEYMOUR DUNCAN SHR-1 Hot Rails High-output Bridge Humbucker Single-coil Strat White When someone uses the term hot pickup, they are essentially talking about the signal output being stronger than a ‘standard’ one. Some might call a certain pickup “hotter” than the other, so they are pretty much comparing the output strength of a pickup to another. Without getting too...