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Quick, helpful videos from a guy who’s sold hundreds of guitars - so you can buy the right one and start playing with confidence.
Quick, helpful videos from a guy who’s sold hundreds of guitars - so you can buy the right one and start playing with confidence.
Pickups are the heart of your electric guitar’s sound. In this quick breakdown, we explain how they work and why different types produce different tones.
Volume, tone, selector switch - what do they all actually do? This quick guide walks you through the basic controls on most electric guitars so you can start dialing in your own tone with confidence.
Guitar pots (short for potentiometers) control your volume and tone - but how do they actually work? This video breaks it down.
Bridge, middle, neck - each pickup position gives you a different tone. This video breaks down how each position sounds and when to use it.
From classic Strat setups to powerful humbucker combos, this video explains what pickup configurations like SSS, HSS, and HH mean and how they shape your sound.
Single-coils and humbuckers have very different sounds. This video compares the tone, noise level, and feel of each pickup type and which genres they work best for.
Need power and punch? Humbuckers are your friend. This video shows when humbuckers work best and what makes them a favorite for heavier styles.
Single-coil pickups are bright, clear, and expressive - but when should you use them? This video explains the styles and tones where single coils shine.
Acoustic pickups let you plug in, but not all systems sound the same. This video covers the basics of piezo, undersaddle, soundhole, and microphone-based systems.
P, J, and PJ basses all sound and feel different. This video breaks down the differences between Precision, Jazz, and combo pickup configurations to help you choose the right one.
What’s the difference between active and passive pickups? This video breaks it down - from tone and output to controls and battery life - to help you find your sound.
Active pickups offer higher output, clarity, and consistency - especially for rock and metal. Here’s how they work and why some players swear by them.