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Re: The Guitar Topic - B
Bearer:
If you really want to get technical, you could make the argument that more pickups = more magnetic force on the strings (as well as less wood in the body) which affects their vibration. This does actually make a slight difference in the guitar's overall tone. I'd argue that given two identical guitars, say a Les Paul, with two separate pickup configurations (neck/bridge Vs. Bridge only) the one with just the bridge will have better sustain and more natural overall tone.
Then again, it also might not even be perceptible. There was a DIY thread on TDPRI a while ago outlining a guy who built an exact replica 1959 LP sunburst using period correct metal screws for the pick-guard and who molded his own pickup rings out of some plastic that was deemed hazardous years ago since he said it would affect his tone.
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/194271-1959-les-paul-build.html
Actually, it's an awesome build thread and you should all check it out. Seriously, this guy is master at the craft.
Patrick:
I love my bridge pickup, it's so snarly and bright and it pairs perfectly with the hollow birch body's full fat resonance. Fuckin' wood and pickups and shit all having a say in what creates tone...
Melodic:
I call total bullshit on anyone that can notice the difference between a guitar with, and the same guitar without, a bridge pickup. For me, the added versatility of having two pickups is totally invaluable, but even if it wasn't I can't really get behind the whole "moar tone" thing.
valley_parade:
Spekkin' 'a one pickup guitars, look what Eastwood's just released:
Kwaping:
Now there's a single-pickup guitar that I can get behind.
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