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Everything you need to know about 1950s Telecaster pickups – and how to build your own replicas
Not all Blackguard Tele pickups are alike. Here's what you need to know to keep that twang in your sound
Joe Bonamassa on how best to set up P-90s – and what sets them apart from humbuckers
Bonamassa has explained the difference between humbuckers and P-90s, as more big names are drawn towards the “best of both worlds” option
What it takes to tech and tour with Slash, according to pro guitar technician
With over 30 years of experience, Doug Redler lifts the veil on the day-to-day experience of guitar tech’ing for the stars
This guitar has 64 pickups – and it could revolutionize guitar recording
The PolyMap system means each string benefits from eight dedicated polyphonic pickup capsules that track simultaneously, for a post-production playground
Metallica has rolled out something special to help celebrate 50 years of EMG
Updated sets for James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo will only be available in 2026
Joe Satriani’s amp builder has released a potentially game-changing pickup system – which gives players the power to choose where their gain is created
3rd Power's MagFRAG system has been channeled into two new pickup lines that could give players unprecedented tonal control
Fishman brings Herman Li’s PRS Chleo Fluence pickups to the masses – but there’s a catch
The Omniforce pickup set offers six distinct voices to capture Li’s wide tonal range
Best P-90 pickups 2026: Rejuvenate your guitar tone with a fresh set – here's my picks covering a range of prices and styles
The P-90 is one of the most versatile single coil pickups ever made and here's the very best from Seymour Duncan, Fishman, Mojotone and more
