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DiMarzio Tron Humbucker pickups

NAMM 2024: “If ’80s hair metal on a Gretsch Country Gentleman is your thing, who are we to stop you?” DiMarzio supercharges the Filter’Tron format with 3 new humbuckers – including a Super Distor’Tron

By Phil Weller published

The legendary pickup firm’s New’Tron, PAF® Tron, and Super Distor’Tron aim to deliver a sound in between an ES-335 and a Telecaster while increasing their compatibility with modern amps

Seymour Duncan Dyad Humbucker

NAMM 2024: “A high output humbucker with a sizzly bite”: Seymour Duncan and Brandon Ellis unleash the Dyad, a “high-detailed” bridge humbucker that’s flipped upside-down

By Phil Weller published

The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist got hands-on and real nerdy for his signature humbucker, which is tailored for dropped tunings

A humbucker and a P90 pickup on a Gibson guitar

P90s vs humbuckers: Which pickups should you choose?

By Matt McCracken published

We deep dive into the differences and similarities between these two powerful pickup options

Close up of Fishman Fluence humbuckers

Best humbucker pickups: buck up your guitar with mellow lows and punchy mids

By Richard Blenkinsop published

From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now

A high-spec wiring loom by Monty's Guitars

Want to squeeze a little more tone from your guitar? Try new wiring

By Jamie Dickson published

Tone expert Matt Gleeson of Monty’s Guitars explains why a new wiring loom can turn a good guitar into a great one