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Seymour Duncan issues new version of Slash’s signature humbuckers with one key upgrade
By Matt Owen published
The Slash 2.0 pickups are based on the GNR rocker's flagship APH-2 set – which he's used for nearly a decade – but make one essential tweak

NAMM 2023: Joe Bonamassa and Seymour Duncan release ‘63 Cradle Rock Strat signature pickup set, based on the blues-rocker's prized sunburst Fender
By Matt Owen published
The three single coils, crafted in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, were deemed by JoBo to be "spot on" recreations of those found in his original '63 Strat

NAMM 2023: Josh Smith and Seymour Duncan release the Flat V pickup set – an unorthodox blend of Tele-style single coils
By Matt Owen published
The pickups – which first arrived in the blues titan's Ibanez signature model – feature a unique combination of Alnico 2, 3 and 4 magnets in order to facilitate dynamic, expressive playing

Seymour Duncan brings the funk with standalone release of Cory Wong signature Clean Machine pickups
By Jackson Maxwell published
Aside from the requisite, spanky funk cleans, the Clean Machines also produce – with the help of an extra-hot, Alnico V-powered bridge pickup – "singing" leads that are said to excel when driven

J Mascis looks to offer sweet vintage tones in abundance with new signature Fender Jazzmaster pickup set
By Jackson Maxwell published
In tandem with the pickups, Fender has also released a broader line of Mascis signature accessories

Gibson has launched its own pickup shop
By Jackson Maxwell published
Much like the company's guitar lineup, the offerings from Gibson's new pickup shop are split into the Historic, Original and Modern Collections

How to get the best tone out of P-90 pickups
By Huw Price published
Everything you need to know – and more – about modifying your P-90s

Why the P-90 pickup is making a comeback
By Rod Brakes published
Bare Knuckle Pickups founder Tim Mills details the tonal qualities that have players turning to the classic single-coil design once again
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