Formvar Wire - whats the deal?
Is Formvar Warmer?
We bust the myth: does Formvar wire really make pickups warmer? Here’s the truth, straight from our workshop.
What Formvar Actually Is
When we tal |
Humbucker Covers - In Detail
Covers - In Detail Explained
This article goes into a little more depth on the topic of covers, and, whilst the overview is, really, in relation to “Th |
Humbucker Standardisation
I've another boring one i've been hankering to get off my chest - humbucker "logic"! One of those weird things that actually has been really well standardised since day one, back in the 50s (... sort |
Mid vs. Late 50s - whats the difference?
Mid 50s vs Late 50s Pickups
Two iconic eras, two subtly different tonal signatures. Learn the key distinctions between mid-50s and late-50s Strat® pickups and how they affect tone an |
Pole Staggering: Why, When and How?
Pole Staggering: What’s the Deal?
A common question with no straight answer. Here’s the context so you can understand why pickups are staggered and when it matters.
Why |
Sets vs. Single Coils - how we think of it
Sets vs. Singles
Understanding the difference between a matched set of pickups and buying single pickups. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
What’s a “Matched Se |
Single Coil build quality and standardisation
Wind direction - something that confuses a few people, but really simple - single coils, Specifically from Fender, as of 1977 (ish) came with a reverse wound (and reverse polarity! thats another post |
Single Coil Magnets
Pair of TB754S single coils heading out today - a pickup we designed donkeys years ago, but never actually went into recording (but the clips are up on site now, so as you can imagine, they've starte |
Telecaster Neck pickups and Covers
Set of True Vintage pickups heading off for re-recording tonight! Figured i'd show you the sure fire way to get a cover (or change the cover!) on a Neck pickup on a Telecaster. Right then - theres tw |
