A question about pickups.

Kameraad Pannekoek · 11-16-2008, 03:56 AM

So I have found a pretty simple way to make my own single coil pickups for guitar and bass, and I had a few questions.

1) How do guitarists like their single coils? Should I go for really high-output bassy pickups, or mellow it out a bit to preserve the high end more?

2) Pretty much the same question, but for bass.

3) Currently, the easiest ways for me to make these is to use my jazz bass and strat as models to get string spacing and such right. Is there enough variability in spacing that this could be a problem with other instruments? What I mean is could you put a strat's pickup in another guitar without much trouble, same with jazz basses?

4) I can produce these very cheaply given the low prices of supplies and the insignificant manpower factor (I'll be making these in my spare time, so no real cost there). What would be a fair price for a fairly cheap single coil pickup or set of them?

5) Are pickup covers a big deal, or should I just leave the pickups uncovered? Would anybody be interested in an uncovered pickup, or should I just play it safe?

If anybody could answer these questions I would greatly appreciate it. It would be a nice way to neutralize the costs of strings and such, and possibly even help expand my arsenal if I get this going well.

nogod · 12-06-2008, 10:36 PM

so could you enlighten me on how? is there a link to somewhere that explains pick up science? i do have a fundamental understanding off how they work but what i really need is theory. and do you have any photos you could share with us?

TAHOEAGLE · 12-25-2008, 07:54 PM

I just got a enews from Stewmac on rewinding Fender Strad pickups. Zephyr, if you didn't get one, or can't find it at Stewmac's website, I'll send it to you.
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MusicMan · 12-26-2008, 01:43 AM

Nice pic, I'd love to look out my windows and see scenery like that.

11-16-2008, 03:56 AM	#1
Kameraad Pannekoek Drunk on power. And beer. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wazzu Posts: 3,181 Thanks: 61 Thanked 133 Times in 114 Posts Rep Power: 500	So I have found a pretty simple way to make my own single coil pickups for guitar and bass, and I had a few questions. 1) How do guitarists like their single coils? Should I go for really high-output bassy pickups, or mellow it out a bit to preserve the high end more? 2) Pretty much the same question, but for bass. 3) Currently, the easiest ways for me to make these is to use my jazz bass and strat as models to get string spacing and such right. Is there enough variability in spacing that this could be a problem with other instruments? What I mean is could you put a strat's pickup in another guitar without much trouble, same with jazz basses? 4) I can produce these very cheaply given the low prices of supplies and the insignificant manpower factor (I'll be making these in my spare time, so no real cost there). What would be a fair price for a fairly cheap single coil pickup or set of them? 5) Are pickup covers a big deal, or should I just leave the pickups uncovered? Would anybody be interested in an uncovered pickup, or should I just play it safe? If anybody could answer these questions I would greatly appreciate it. It would be a nice way to neutralize the costs of strings and such, and possibly even help expand my arsenal if I get this going well. __________________ If you ever need help with anything, anything at all, just send me a PM and I'll see what I can do for you. Dave's Gear: MIM Fretless Fender Jazz Bass Fender Rumble 100w Bass Amp Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Vox Valvetronix AD30VT Guitar Amp Dunlop .71mm picks (Pink picks for the win!)

12-25-2008, 07:54 PM	#3
TAHOEAGLE Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lake Tahoe, Cal. Posts: 175 Thanks: 21 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts Rep Power: 40	I just got a enews from Stewmac on rewinding Fender Strad pickups. Zephyr, if you didn't get one, or can't find it at Stewmac's website, I'll send it to you. My view down the street this morning. This is what a real white Christmas looks like. Merry Christmas to all. Attached Images To view attachments your post count must be 0 or greater. Your post count is 0 momentarily.

12-26-2008, 01:43 AM	#4
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,392 Thanks: 564 Thanked 464 Times in 405 Posts Rep Power: 500	Nice pic, I'd love to look out my windows and see scenery like that. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read How to upload music to the Music Showcase. How to embed a YouTube video. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

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12-06-2008, 10:36 PM	#2
nogod Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hurley new mexico usa Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 16	so could you enlighten me on how? is there a link to somewhere that explains pick up science? i do have a fundamental understanding off how they work but what i really need is theory. and do you have any photos you could share with us?

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