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What kinds of sounds are p bass split pickups capable of that j bass single coils and those of the like are not?
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I never found that much of a difference in 36 years of playing. You get tone by setting tone electronically, technique you use to play (pluck, pick, slap, etc.). What kind of strings you use (flat wound, round wound, tape wound, etc.) What kind of shape the strings are in (new, dead, etc.).
As Leo Fender stated in interview the Jazz bass was just the "deluxe" version of the precision bass. He wasn't even a player. Enough of this big difference between the Fender precision bass and jazz bass. If you put one of each in front of me I would take the one that was the most playable as long as we are not talking about one of the original j basses with the concentric volume/tone controls. MK
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What kind of pickups are used on the Epiphone casino guitar?
The Epiphone Casino comes with two "dog ear" p90 pickups, in the bridge and neck position. P90 are single coil pickups, know for their fatter sound compared to other single coils.
Are Humbucker pickups good?
in my opinion yes they are. compared to single coils they do exactly what it's name says. they have a clear, warm, sharp tone. single coils are dark, muffled and are good when they are in the right guitars. but humbuckers are very good sounding pickups. but remember some are a lot cheaper than others so they might have a vary in quality.
What types of pickups are used on an electric guitar?
Magnetic PickupsMagnetic pickups only respond to steel strings. When the string is plucked, alternating current is induced in a coil of wrapped wire. There are two main types of magnetic pickups: single coil and humbucker. Single coils are susceptible to interference from other electrical equipment and may produce a feedback loop. Humbuckers are designed with two opposing coils which cancels out interfering noise. Most guitars used a combination of two or three electric pickups. For example, Fender Telecasters and Fender Stratocasters use multiple single coils, while Gibson Les Pauls use multiple humbuckers. Each combination has a unique sound. Piezoelectric PickupsTraditionally used on acoustic instruments, these pickups are becoming more common on electric guitars. They work with any kind of string. Piezo pickups will not hum or cause feedback loops because they do not pick up interfering magnetic fields. However, they have a completely different sound than magnetic pickups. Some guitars use a combination of piezo and magnetic to create a blended sound.
Why do Fender Precision Bass pickups have two offset coils?
This arrangement reduces hum - much like when both pickups on the jazz bass are turned on.
Are all electric guitar pickups the same size?
No they are not. There are many different types of pickups that have all types of different shapes. Single coil pickups, traditionally found on fender guitars are, to compare with an every day object, about the size of a lip balm stick. These pickups sound bright and snappy. There are two main types of single coil pickups, telecaster shape and stratocaster shape. The difference resides in the mounting method, and hence the guitar body need to be routed accordingly P 90 pickups are old single coils coil typically found on vintage style Gibsons. They are known to be warmer than fender single coils. These pickups come in two variant: the "regular" and "dog ear", which once again require different routings. A P 90 pickups is about the size of an eraser. Mini humbuckers are miniaturized humbuckers with a brighter sound, they are very similar in shape to "regular" P 90s, and retrofitting them is relatively easy. Lastly there are humbuckers. These pickups are very popular and their sound is warmer than most other pickups. They are about 1 inch by 2 inches in dimention. Nearly all humbuckers have the size, save for some that are slightly larger to accomodate the larger string spacing of Floyd Rose bridges. There are other types of pickups with different dimentions, but these are the main ones.
Main types of electric guitar pickups?
single coils (used on stratocasters and telecasters) humbuckers (eg. les pauls, used by placing two single coils together to cancel hum) p90/soapbar (sort of like a half way point between the above) emg (high output used for alot of metal)
Is their a semi acoustic guitar which includes a Floyd Rose Tremolo two humbucker pickups one single coil pickup and a five way switch with tone and volume pots for each pickup?
No but look up coil taps. i have an ESP that has one and what it does is split the humbuker so you can use single coils. the guitar also has a floyyd and when coil tapped it sounds like an acoustic.
Where are the igniters on a 1990 Mazda RX7 with a single Leading coil and a single Tailing coil?
The leading and trailing coils have the igniters within the coils
Can you change a humbucker to single coil?
Single coil pickups, as found in most fender guitars, have a bright, snappy and spanky sound. A good example of single coil tone are old surf rock song. Single coils are known for their piercing treble in bridge position and bright, yet woody tones in the neck. Traditional single coils are plagued with the problem of 60 cycle hum when playing at high volumes or with distortion Humbuckers, on the other hand, were designed to combat the hum of single coils, hence the name. Humbuckers are much fatter than single coils, and they have a much lower resonant peak. They usually handle high gain distortion much better than single coils, and are a must for heavy music. Their fatness, especially in the neck position also makes them great for a variety of styles such as jazz, blues, etc.
Why are your 2000 dodge Dakota ignition coils stuck?
The ignition coils are located on top of every single sparkplug ( on distributorless engines).
What are the common three pickups positions on a guitar with a three-way switch?
Three way with two humbuckers is: up position = neck middle position = both down position = bridge Three way with three single coils is: up position = neck middle position = middle down position = bridge
Why does single coils always hum?
Humbuckers are called "Hum"-"buckers" for a reason- they are two single coils wired to achieve noise phase-cancelation. Single coils do not have this feature, but if you notice that if you have a 5-way selector switch and you use your KNECK and MIDDLE singlecoils on a Stratocaster (assuming you have a 3 singlecoil setup) or a MIDDLE and BRIDGE, there is no hum, because of this sample principle.
