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PICKu P CON FIG u RATION S
Choosing from different combinations of pickups allows you to cus-
tomize the fundamental tonal palette of your SolidBody. With nearly
a dozen configurations available, you can completely personalize
your sound for your playing preferences. Here’s a rundown of avail-
able configurations.
2 Mini Humbuckers (HD or HG)
Because mini humbuckers take up less sonic space than full-size
humbuckers, they’re a great choice for a band with multiple instru-
ments. They have plenty of grind and punch without getting in the
way of the other arrangements in the mix. On stage, the minis have
a little more cut and presence. A sideman will be able to cover a lot
of ground.
2 Full-size HD Humbuckers
2 Full-size HG Humbuckers
2 Full-size Vintage Alnico Humbuckers
Two full-size humbuckers have a heavier, dirtier tone than the mini for
more of a rock edge. For years, players have relied on this combina-
tion to deliver the warm, sweet sound of the neck pickup and the
bite of the bridge. The HG version is full of presence and is engi-
neered to hit the front of the amp harder than the HD for a heavier,
crunchy tone. The vintage alnicos are our modern version of a tradi-
tional PAF-style covered pickup. They feature a fat, round sound with
a warm bottom end. Traditionally, guitars with two humbuckers have
a 3-way switch. Our 5-way switching system adds both a parallel
and series option for a broader tone palette.
3 Single Coils
Another classic sound in the electric world. “Sultans of Swing,”
“Brown Sugar,” “All Along the Watchtower,” and “Another Brick in
the Wall” are examples of single coil gold. Our noiseless single
coils capture all the great character of the single coil sound without
the buzz and other sonic noise. The bridge pickup sounds great
overdriven, yet has lots of sparkle and clarity when played clean. Our
switching allows each pickup to be selected individually and also
provides two combined pickup positions.
1 Full-size HG Humbucker
There is a simple beauty to the signal chain of a guitar, cable and
amp. Some players just want to plug in, turn up, and rock out. If you
like to ride the volume knob for more nuance, turning down the vol-
ume controls a little and hitting the amp in different ways will yield all
kinds of colors and flavors at different levels. Pulling up the volume
pot will split the coil.
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