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Fender John Osborne Telecaster PU-Set
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DiMarzio DP217CR - HS4 Single Coil
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Fender Josefina Red Hot Tele Pickups
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Lollar ST '64 Bridge PA FP
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Höfner H518 - Toaster Pick-Up
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Höfner H517-GB Black Bar Pick-Up
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Seymour Duncan "Big Daddy" Philip Sayce Set
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Lollar Vintage T Set NI
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Tesla Plasma-1 Neck BK
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Tesla Plasma-1 Middle BK
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Tesla VR-1 Neck BK
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Tesla VR-1 Middle BK
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Tesla Time Machine 60's Neck BK
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Tesla Time Machine 60's Middle BK
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Tesla Time Machine 57's Neck BK
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Tesla Time Machine 57's Middle BK
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Mojotone 67 Q.Coil Hot Br. Pickguard PA
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Seymour Duncan Bonamassa Greenburst Strat Set
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Gotoh Pickups TL-Clustom NE NI
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Gotoh Pickups TL-Custom BR BK
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Gotoh Pickups TL-Classica NE NI
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Gotoh Pickups TL-Classica BR BK
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Gotoh Pickups TL-Classic BR BK
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Gotoh Pickups TL-Classic NE NI
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Custom NE BK
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Custom NE WH
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Custom BR WH
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Custom BR BK
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Custom MI WH
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Custom MI BK
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classica BR WH
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classica BR BK
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classica MI WH
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classica MI BK
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classic MI BK
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classic MI WH
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classic NE BK
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classic BR BK
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Gotoh Pickups ST-Classic BR WH
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Seymour Duncan Joe Bonamassa '63 Cradle Aged
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Seymour Duncan STL-3T Quarter Pound Bridge BL
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Mojotone 58 Q.Coil Hot Br. Pickguard MG
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Fender Coastline 65 Jaguar Pickup Set
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Fender Coastline 65 Jazzmaster PU Set
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Fender Coastline 63 Tele Pickup Set
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Fender Coastline 57 ST Pickup Set
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Fender CS Red Hot Tele Pickup Set
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Fender CS Troposphere Strat PU Set
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About Single Coil Pickups
Single coil pickups are the quintessential sound of classic electric guitars, known for their bright, articulate tone and characteristic 'snap'. Favored by players of genres like blues, country, funk, and rock, they offer a different sonic palette than humbuckers. Selecting the right single coil is crucial for achieving the desired clarity, chime, and responsiveness in your instrument.
Single Coil Pickups — Pros & Cons
PROS
- Offer a distinctive, bright, and articulate tone.
- Typically lighter weight than humbuckers.
- Known for their dynamic responsiveness and clarity.
- Versatile across various genres and playing styles.
CONS
- Can be susceptible to noise and hum.
- Often lower output compared to humbuckers.
- May lack the thick, powerful sustain of humbuckers.
- Can be more sensitive to player dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions About Single Coil Pickups
Alnico pickups generally offer a warmer, more vintage tone, while ceramic pickups tend to be brighter and have a higher output.
Higher output single coils, especially those with ceramic magnets, can exhibit a more aggressive treble response, often described as an 'ice-pick' sound, due to increased high-frequency content.
Strat-style single coils are generally brighter and more scooped, while Tele-style pickups have a more pronounced mid-range and a 'twangier' character, influenced by their winding and pole piece design.
