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If you've ever thought about getting a guitar that features a humbucker/single-coil pickup setup (such as an HSS, HSH, etc.), you're not alone. A lot of players love the ability to switch between the two distinct tones with just one guitar. While a brand new electric using one of these pickup combinations is ensured to work well from the get-go, it's not as easy as just sticking any kind of single-coil and humbucker. It takes a lot of balance to create a good match. In today's article, we'll be looking the important factors that go into properly matching single-coils with humbuckers along with plenty of suggestions for popular pairings from our friends at Seymour Duncan.   Continue reading →

Signature '50s Fender tone with a bit more bite! One of the single best things about the electric guitar is the tons of available customizations. Sure, you can always get yourself a new pedal or an upgraded amp for a completely new sound, but I’m talking about the guitar itself, most notably, the pickups. While switching the pups on an...

When you're a seven-string player, you need a lot from your pickups. You need them to be able to handle the full sonic range, from the lowest of lows to the most screaming highs. You need them to be adaptable, because seven-stringers tend to explore a wide range of styles, sometimes within a single song. And more than anything, you...

One of the best things about being a guitarist besides getting all the attention, getting all of the endorsements, getting all of the killer solos, getting all of the babes and getting to use pretty much any type of effects pedal out there – among several more benefits – is the guitar’s ability to dramatically change its natural sound with...

Fresh off of the North American release of their highly touted Whole Lotta Humbuckers, Seymour Duncan is looking to give metal guitarists a similar dose of pickup progression! Santa Barbara, CA (March 27, 2013) -- Straight off the recent launch of the Whole Lotta Humbucker, Seymour Duncan is now releasing the Pegasus 7 & 8 string bridge pickup. Designed to...