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What makes the different pickup models sound different even thought they look alike?

April 26, 2017different look models pickup sound

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What makes the different pickup models sound different even thought they look alike?

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Pickups can many factors that make them sound different even though they may look identical. There are many variables and some are listed below: 1. The number of turns on each bobbin a. The number to turns per layer (pitch) b. The number of layers per total turns c. Tension in grams when winding d. The winding speed of the bobbin e. The de-reeling of the magnet wire from the master spool f. The lubricant and seating of the magnet wire per-layer g. Traverse and winding area h. Precision pitch control for desired gauge of magnet wire 2. The gauge of magnet wire (Bare Wire) a. Minimal diameter, Nominal diameter & Maximum diameter (bare dimensions) b.