Guitar Pickups

  1. Suhr Mike Landau Single Coil Pickups Review

    Suhr Mike Landau Single Coil Pickups Review
    Founded in 1997 by John Suhr, Suhr is responsible for creating some of the most highly regarded instruments, amps, effects and pickups in the business. And while they might not be as well known as Gibson or Fender, the quality of their gear can easily stand toe-to-toe with the best of them. Today, we're taking a closer look at one of the newer lines of Suhr's pickup business the Mike Landau Single-Coils. These Strat-styled single coils were tailor-made for tone aficionados. Continue reading →
  2. Brand Spotlight: Tom Anderson Electric Guitar Pickups

    Brand Spotlight: Tom Anderson Electric Guitar Pickups
      One of the more exciting aspects of the modern music gear market is the rise of boutique manufacturers, companies that are not afraid to experiment with their creations and think outside the box. With that in mind, I'd like to shine a light on one of my personal favorite boutique manufacturers that I feel doesn't get as much love as they deserve: Tom Anderson Guitar Works. While they are predominantly known for their killer guitars, they also manufacturer a series of great high-quality pickups that feature an attention to detail that easily rivals the best brands around. Below, are three of my favorite pickup series from Tom Anderson. Continue reading →
  3. EMG 57/66 Guitar Humbucker Set Review

    EMG 57/66 Guitar Humbucker Set Review
    When you think about manufacturers that are well known for pickups that specialize in vintage tones, you don’t usually think EMG. Instead, they are better known for pickups that are especially suited for hard rock and metal. With that said, I was very interested in checking out their 57 Bridge and the 66 Neck set, which are essentially vintage PAF-style humbuckers, albeit with an active system onboard. Continue reading →
  4. Brand Spotlight: Lindy Fralin Vintage Guitar Pickups

    Brand Spotlight: Lindy Fralin Vintage Guitar Pickups
    Based in Richmond, Virginia, Lindy Fralin is known for creating some of the best vintage-style pickups around. The key to their success is the meticulous and comprehensive way they build their pickups as every single creation is hand-wound one at a time using the highest caliber materials and quality control. And while they might not be as well known as the Duncans and Fenders of the world, the quality and sound of their products can easily stand toe-to-toe with the best of them. Today, we're taking a look at a few of our favorite models from the boutique manufacturer. Continue reading →
  5. A Few Of Our Favorite Punk Rock Guitar Pickups

    A Few Of Our Favorite Punk Rock Guitar Pickups
      Back when punk was still in its infancy, there wasn't any right combination of guitar, amp or pickups that you had to have in order to play  -- all you needed was a few friends and plenty of attitude. Since then, the genre that was birthed on the back going against the grain has matured and evolved into a versatile style with a wide range of sounds that are very different from one another. From the classic, single-coil tones of The Clash to the humbucker heaviness of The Misfits, if you have a certain style in mind you're going to need the right setup. While you still need plenty of attitude, these various pickups will help you get one step closer in your quest for that perfect punk tone in your head.   Continue reading →

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