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1. #SEYMOUR DUNCAN WOODY SINGLE COIL VS HUMBUCKER PRO#
2. #SEYMOUR DUNCAN WOODY SINGLE COIL VS HUMBUCKER PROFESSIONAL#

However, the MAJOR UPSIDE is that they’re the MOST resistant to feedback of all designs…making them ideal for loud performances with multiple competing instruments.

#SEYMOUR DUNCAN WOODY SINGLE COIL VS HUMBUCKER PROFESSIONAL#

Professional installation required – although modifications are minimal.Although this compression can be quite audible at times. To compensate, the paired preamps often use a compressor to even-out the levels. One potential problem though is that they have an excessively large dynamic range, where: However since in this case, vibrations are caught at the end of the strings rather than the middle, undersaddle pickups have a brighter, thinner sound, with a stronger attack.Ĭompared to magnetic pickups, these “piezo-type” pickups generate a comparatively small voltage, so they also require a preamp to boost the original signal. Just like with magnetic soundhole pickups, undersaddle pickups “hear” ONLY the strings, and none of the body. Which uses a strip of crystals placed under the bridge of the guitar to sense pressure created by the vibrating strings. Undersaddle pickups run on “ piezo-electric” technology… Using an entirely different method of “hearing” sound…

#SEYMOUR DUNCAN WOODY SINGLE COIL VS HUMBUCKER PRO#

Dean Markley Pro Mag – ( Amazon/ Thomann).Fishman Rare Earth – ( Amazon/ Thomann).Seymour Duncan Woody HC – ( Amazon/ Thomann).Seymour Duncan Woody – ( Amazon/ Thomann).The good ones, which I’m about to show you, are more than suitable for live-performances and can be well-suited for mid-large sized venues. While certain cheaper models may be somewhat prone to feedback on-stage… Which sounds kinda bad in a way…but could be good also, if that’s what you actually want.Ī major advantage of this design is that can easily installed and uninstalled, with no drilling or other modifications to the guitar itself. Soundhole pickups operate by creating a magnetic field to sense string vibrations…Īnd translating those vibrations into a voltage.Īnd no surprise…the tone of these pickups can be quite similar to a clean electric guitar, as almost all the sound is derived from the strings, and almost none from the body. In the same way that electric guitar pickups work… These days, the most popular means of acoustic guitar amplification is magnetic soundhole pickups. So up next, let’s start with the first category of pickups… 1. …are all essential in achieving good sound.

You might find that they sound great when amped-up, but terrible when played acoustically.Ī beautiful vintage guitar might have an amazing acoustic tone, yet sound awful with a certain pickup. When players first start messing with acoustic pickups, they’re often surprised to find that the acoustic sound, and electric sound of the guitar can sometimes be almost entirely unrelated.įor example, with certain new guitars that come with pre-built electronics… NOTE: For an in-depth tutorial on electric guitar pickups, check out this post instead.įirst though, a quick clarification… Acoustic vs Electric Sound Quality The acoustic guitar sounds best when played and heard…īecause once amplification comes into play…Īll those little sonic nuances that balanced just perfectly on their own…Ĭan easily get twisted and distorted to the point where the original sound is practically unrecognizable.īut the unfortunate reality is…if you ever want your playing to be heard by more than a dozen people at once…Īcoustic guitars DO need amplification, and if you’re reading this, I assume it’s a problem you currently have.Īnd so…whether it’s for live-performing or in the recording studio…įor today’s post, I’ll help you find exactly what you’re looking for, as we discuss the 4 different designs of acoustic guitar pickups, and compare the pros and cons of each one.