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NAMM 2023: Josh Smith and Seymour Duncan release the Flat V pickup set – an unorthodox blend of Tele-style single coils
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
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
In tandem with the pickups, Fender has also released a broader line of Mascis signature accessories
Gibson has launched its own pickup shop
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
Everything you need to know – and more – about modifying your P-90s
Why the P-90 pickup is making a comeback
Bare Knuckle Pickups founder Tim Mills details the tonal qualities that have players turning to the classic single-coil design once again
Rickenbacker guitar pickups: what you need to know
Martin Kelly – author of Rickenbacker Guitars 1931-1999: Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fireglo – straightens out the subject of Rickenbacker pickups
Fishman teams up with Greg Koch for Fluence Gristle-Tone signature three-voice P-90 pickup
The pair's new pickup promises pure, unadulterated P-90-style tones, as well as a range of versatile voices accessed via push-pull pots
