Single-coil bass pickups offer versatile tones to shape the sound of any instrument, whether you’re looking to ride subtly with the kick drum or pop and slap like Larry Graham – single coil pickups have long been used by rockers and funksters alike, including Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and the bass players from Rage Against […]
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There is an opinion among some musicians that bassists who use picks are not true bassists, yet some of the greatest bassists like Mike Dirnt, David Ellefson, Paul McCartney and Chris Squire all employ picks as part of their skill set. Use of a pick can open up new horizons for bassists. It can make
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There are various Kiesel bass guitar pickups to choose from. Many feature Alnico V neck and bridge pickups which make for effective hard rock, progressive rock, grunge and post-grunge styles; additionally they respond well to bass distortion pedals. Carvin Icon Series basses feature modern features like a neck-through body design and standard 34″ scale length,
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When strings vibrate, they produce an ever-shifting magnetic field which the conductive coil converts into electrical signals that can then be read by your bass amplifier to form its unique tone. Bass bridge pickups feature thinner and brighter sound signatures, closer to the string’s anchor point. This type of pickup works especially well for fast
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Bass guitar pickups convert the mechanical energy of strings to an electrical signal that can be amplified. Magnetic pickups are the most widely used type, which typically feature single coils, split coils and double coils (known as humbuckers). All components in a pickup contribute to its tone and effectiveness, but certain specific aspects such as
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Internationally-renowned for their quality bass pickups, Ibanez is used by master luthiers and bass players around the world due to their exceptional tone, powerful output, and exceptional durability. Bill Bartolini recently unveiled his b-axis bass. A 21st-century take on his original Hi-A designs, it utilizes exposed Alnico V pole pieces arranged at an angular configuration
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Pickups are an integral component of bass guitar tone. However, when set too low they can throw off tune strings and cause them to go out of tune with each other. Ideal pick-up placement should be as close to the strings without creating fret buzz; however, this is often difficult due to how each musician
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Switching out pickups can be an economical way to explore different tones on your bass guitar. At Sweetwater, there is an array of bass guitars equipped with single coil or humbucking pickups. Reducing magnetic interaction between strings and pickup can create a more harmonic sound, helping address issues such as harshness, poor sustain or unsatisfactory
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Pickups too close to strings can produce an off-key tone that overshadows any nuance in your playing. By adjusting their height you can bring them back within their proper places for optimal sound production. First and foremost, check that all screws are not loose – if this is indeed the case then one or more
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Bass guitar pickups convert vibrational energy from strings into an amplifier-accessible signal powered by magnets and coils–similar to what would be found in a microphone. There are various varieties of bass pickups on the market today, each tailored specifically to different genres or playing styles. Pickups As with the notes of any meaningful melody, guitar
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