There is a really cool video interview over on the Guitarnoize blog. There are 4 parts and Seymour talks about all kinds of pickups and designs as well as some of the artists he has worked with over the years. One of the coolest parts is when he talks about the Tele-Gib.. I built one… Read More »
This video may help you bring a guitar pickup that is not working back to life. A few simple tips and things to try before you send your pickup off for a re-wind. I always say if you do not feel comfortable take your pickup to a tech. Hit me up if you have any… Read More »
Jim Pasch has a great post at his site about vintage Gibson T-top humbucker pickups. His information and insight comes from 30+ years in the business and I think he’s seen it all. I remember working with him as the repair tech at Outlaw Guitars back in the 90′s and the guitars this guy would… Read More »
For years, guitar modders have known the secrets of getting vastly different tones out an electric guitar by changing the wiring of the humbucker pickups. Typically humbuckers are wired in “series,” for the “loud and proud” sound that most folks associate with these popular pickups. But there are additional tonal options available. For example, one… Read More »
There is a review of the Lollar Imperial Humbucker pickups on the Reviews page. This review is for the Low Wind set and the Regular Wind set. These are excellent pickups and will make your guitar sound better and increase dynamics dramatically. Click here to read the review. Tweet
One of the simplest, effective mods you can do to your guitar “on the cheap” is to experiment with tone caps. First before we get started lets get answers to a few questions about these little buggers. What is a tone cap and how does it work? Read more...
One very simple maintenence procedure can help keep your guitars’ signal at its best and prevent the loss of ground connection. Clean your jacks! We are talking about the 1/4″ jacks on your amplifier as well as your guitar. Read more..
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