What are some differences on all these "pick ups" ?

[Longboots]

I have been reading some of the post regarding "pick ups"? Could someone explain to me what some of the differences are ?

For example, What is P90 (they look like a plastic box), and how is it different from "humbucker " (looks like a metal box )? Also, what is Split Coil, Pull and Tap Coil ? What does it do and Why are they needed ?

I personally can not tell the differences in sound other than mellow, rough, and clean sound. It seems that any guitar can produce these sound.

Could some explain few thing or two about those "pick ups" ?

 

[SvdH]

Let me google that for you

And this forum has a search function. Invest some time in it.

 

[RichBrew]

Let me google that for you

And this forum has a search function. Invest some time in it.

That's a neat trick. How do you do that? (the Google thing, that is)

RichBrew

 

[SvdH]

Here you go! Let me google that for you

 

[LtKojak]

I have been reading some of the post regarding "pick ups"? Could someone explain to me what some of the differences are ?

For example, What is P90 (they look like a plastic box), and how is it different from "humbucker " (looks like a metal box )? Also, what is Split Coil, Pull and Tap Coil ? What does it do and Why are they needed ?

I personally can not tell the differences in sound other than mellow, rough, and clean sound. It seems that any guitar can produce these sound.

Could some explain few thing or two about those "pick ups" ?

Nah, you don't REALLY wanna know, pal...

 

[colchar]

Let me google that for you

And this forum has a search function. Invest some time in it.

Yeah but it sucks.

 

[River]

Yeah but it sucks.

Google, with site: option.

OP prefers spoons. I wonder how she decides whom to believe.

 

[captcoolaid]

P-90 is a single coil with more growl and bite than a tgarditional single coil.

Humbucker Hum canceling hence the name 2 coils smoother tone.


Coil split is taking a bucker and only using 1 coil or at least that is what the tone is.

Push/pull used to tap a coil IE split or in series parallel.

I Googled it lol.

 

[GitFiddle]

This may help a bit.

GuitarNuts.com - How Magnetic Pickups Work

Read this twice, then you will come back with plenty more questions.

 

[MrRhoads]

1. Singlecoils are made out of one coil and usually have 6 independet rod magnets. Soundwise they´re usually very open sounding.

2. P-90 is a singlebobbin pickup with 2 magnets beneath the coil which is wider than a normal singlecoil but not as tall as a singlecoil. It has more bite and snap and growl to compared to a singlecoil.

3. Humbucker, it doesn´t hum as much as the other pickup types but some hum is detectable and they´re not as open sounding as Singlecoils and P-90´s.

That´s a short description but you have to google and study up and also search this forum and read throu alot of threads
If you have a more specific question you can send me a pm and i´ll try to answer the best i can

 

[AngryHatter]

M00000000000

 

[Indyclone]

pffft!

They're all the same, don't listen to these snake oils salesmen!

 

[Longboots]

I think I like the natural acoustic tone SO MUCH better... or the sound of what you actually strum. Clean quiet natural tone. Which pick ups ?
You do not want to fake anything you see ?

Google search is fine, but don't you guys know these things at all ? I trust you guys more than Google.

 

[GitFiddle]

Are you interested in pickups for acoustic or electric guitars?

All the pickups mentioned above are for electric guitars. If you are talking about acoustic pickups that is a whole 'nother kettle of fish.

I have an LR Baggs M1A that I installed in a 78 Martin D-18 and it does a pretty good job.

M1 Active | Acoustic Guitar Pickups | LR Baggs

 

[onioner]

I think I like the natural acoustic tone SO MUCH better... or the sound of what you actually strum. Clean quiet natural tone. Which pick ups ?
You do not want to fake anything you see ?

Don't use a pickup at all. Just mic your guitar.

Google search is fine, but don't you guys know these things at all ? I trust you guys more than Google.

There's no reason for that. "Us guys" are no more or less trustworthy than anything you'll find via google. What you're asking for is super-basic stuff that's been gone over a thousand times. Heck, wikipedia could be sufficient.

 

[Longboots]

Are you interested in pickups for acoustic or electric guitars?

All the pickups mentioned above are for electric guitars. If you are talking about acoustic pickups that is a whole 'nother kettle of fish.

I have an LR Baggs M1A that I installed in a 78 Martin D-18 and it does a pretty good job.

M1 Active | Acoustic Guitar Pickups | LR Baggs

Actually both. I was asking for both acoustic and electric guitar pick ups. Yes, mic. is a good way to project a natural acoustic tone. I do not have any electric guitar at the moment. I do not even know if I can afford one yet. But the les paul style of guitars really got my attention. I like that simple beautiful violin looking guitars that can make a loud noise.

 

[Elias Graves]

Actually both. I was asking for both acoustic and electric guitar pick ups. Yes, mic. is a good way to project a natural acoustic tone. I do not have any electric guitar at the moment. I do not even know if I can afford one yet. But the les paul style of guitars really got my attention. I like that simple beautiful violin looking guitars that can make a loud noise.

Well, Les Pauls generally have P90s or humbuckers.

P90s, when played with no distortion, sound an awful lot like a piano to me. Full, articulate and clear. With distortion, they get a nice grind going. Often referred to as sounding a bit like a chain saw.

Humbuckers, when played clean, are smoother sounding. The attack isn't as harsh, but you do sacrifice some of the harmonics and high end of the sound spectrum. With distortion, they turn creamy and give you that "wall of sound" thing.

That's VERY general, as the individual pickup selection will alter those generalities quite a bit. A high output P90, for example, goes to "grind" much faster than a low output model.

If you're an acoustic guitar guy and looking for something that sounds familiar, well, that's tough. A Les Paul with low output PAF (you'll have to look that one up, I'm not going into all that) will probably get you close.

The best advice you'll get, though, is to go to a shop and start trying them out. Try a bunch of different guitars and see what strikes your fancy. Don't get hung up on what pickups it has or what name is on the headstock. There are many surpises out there when you start looking.

Good luck.

EG

 

[pickerrr]

Well, some pickups use diesel, and some use gasoline.