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well here's all you need to know
humbucker think les paul
single coil think fender
than this is broken down even futher
active humbucker (humbuckers that require batteries)
active single coil
stacked single coil (they sound like humbuckers)
single coil
piezo crystal pickups which is rare on Guitars unless custom ordered or say a john petrucci or whatever guitar. They're acoustic sounding pickups for electrics for the player who demands everything in one guitar.
now for humbuckers there's also F spaced for floyd rose guitars and regulars as well as 4 wire conductors for more options and regular 2 wire pickups.
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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.
How was the electric guitar was made?
it originated in America from a Swiss Immigrant named Adolph Rickenbacker's company. The first electric guitar was made in 1931 and nicknamed the frying pan. This was invented by two key people Adolph Rickenbacher and George Beauchamp. George is the main inventor and holds the patent for electric guitars and single coil pickups, He died in 1941 of a heart attack before the sales of guitars sky rocketed.
How do guitars differ?
The main difference between a lap steel guitar and a regular guitar is the height of the strings. The strings of a lap steel guitar are typically raised to about half an inch (much higher off of the fretboard than a conventional guitar) and are usually meant to be played with a slide.
What city was the first electric guitar sold from?
it originated in America from a Swiss Immigrant named Adolph Rickenbacker's company. The first electric guitar was made in California in 1931 and nicknamed the frying pan. This was invented by two key people Adolph Rickenbacher and George Beauchamp. George is the main inventor and holds the patent for electric guitars and single coil pickups, He died in 1941 of a heart attack before the sales of guitars sky rocketed.
What kind of guitar does Jonny Greenwood use?
His main guitar is a Fender Telecaster Plus, I think from around '94 (they don't make this any more) The main difference between this and other Telecasters are the Lace Sensor Pickups - Red dually in the bridge and a blue in the neck. Also, he has a kill switch installed.
The two main types of electric guitar pickups are?
humbucker (big ones like on les pauls) single coil two types of pickups as in "class" are passive and active
The two main types of electric guitar pickups?
theres four kinds i can think of first the two main and than single coil humbucker active humbucker active single coil or hum cancelling single coil (forget the technical term)
What are the main types of guitar used in popular music?
Well, it actually depends on the period of time. At the moment it's actually an electric guitar.
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.
What were the main intruments in rock music?
Drums, Electric Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar. Hope I helped. :)
What is the main reason of making electric guitar?
to be heard , the electric guitar without an amplifier is a very quiet instrument
How were electric guitars invented?
The main components of an electric guitar are the pickups )the magnets that go under the strings), the pots (potentiometers) (the volume and tone knobs), the bridge (where the strings go), the pickup switcher, the input jack and jack plate, and, of course, the body, neck, and tuners.
How can you make an Acoustic-Electric Guitar like an Epiphone AJ100CE sound like an Electric Guitar?
Well it depends on what you mean by sound like an electric guitar. TO make it sound like an electric guitar in one way you can just plug it in to an amp with distortion and get a sound much like a hollow body guitar. But that's pretty much all you can get out of an acoustic electric ================== One of the main things you'll have to do is restring the guitar with electric strings. There is no way even the lightest acoustic strings will sound remotely like an electric -- the attack is too metallic and hard, and they don't respond to bending and sliding like electric strings. Second is to find the right pickup. Aside from "hybrid" guitars like the Taylor T5, acoustic guitars have pickups that were designed to sound like an acoustic guitar, so their frequency response isn't going to get you electric sounds. Thirdly, I'd try to stuff the soundhole with something. Feedback is a major issue when amplifying an acoustic guitar. Frankly, with modelling technologies, I think electric guitars playing acoustic parts with the aid of special electronics sound better than the other way around, acoustic guitars trying to play electric parts. Some guitars, such as the Epiphone Les Paul Ultra-II, the Peavey Generation Custom and the Parker Fly, have piezo pickups built into their bridges, and the Taylor T5 has both electric-guitar pickups and body sensors, designed to play both acoustic and electric parts well. An overdriven acoustic guitar can have a very interesting sound and work in its own way, but it won't exactly be replicating an electric guitar; it'd be creating its own identity.
How can you make an acoustic electric guitar like an epiphone aj100ce sound like an electric guitar?
Well it depends on what you mean by sound like an electric guitar. TO make it sound like an Electric Guitar in one way you can just plug it in to an amp with distortion and get a sound much like a hollow body guitar. But that's pretty much all you can get out of an acoustic electric ================== One of the main things you'll have to do is restring the guitar with electric strings. There is no way even the lightest acoustic strings will sound remotely like an electric -- the attack is too metallic and hard, and they don't respond to bending and sliding like electric strings. Second is to find the right pickup. Aside from "hybrid" Guitars like the Taylor T5, acoustic guitars have pickups that were designed to sound like an acoustic guitar, so their frequency response isn't going to get you electric sounds. Thirdly, I'd try to stuff the soundhole with something. Feedback is a major issue when amplifying an acoustic guitar. Frankly, with modelling technologies, I think electric guitars playing acoustic parts with the aid of special electronics sound better than the other way around, acoustic guitars trying to play electric parts. Some guitars, such as the Epiphone Les Paul Ultra-II, the Peavey Generation Custom and the Parker Fly, have piezo pickups built into their bridges, and the Taylor T5 has both electric-guitar pickups and body sensors, designed to play both acoustic and electric parts well. An overdriven acoustic guitar can have a very interesting sound and work in its own way, but it won't exactly be replicating an electric guitar; it'd be creating its own identity.
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)
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.
How was the electric guitar was made?
it originated in America from a Swiss Immigrant named Adolph Rickenbacker's company. The first electric guitar was made in 1931 and nicknamed the frying pan. This was invented by two key people Adolph Rickenbacher and George Beauchamp. George is the main inventor and holds the patent for electric guitars and single coil pickups, He died in 1941 of a heart attack before the sales of guitars sky rocketed.
