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A magnetic pickup is a transducer: string motion changes magnetic flux through the coil and creates a
small electrical signal. The pickup does not hear the guitar the way a microphone does. It samples the
string at one location, then emphasizes and reduces parts of that motion according to its construction
and the circuit connected to it.
This guide is designed for players who want a deeper understanding of pickup types and how they actually shape tone.
A magnetic pickup is a transducer: string motion changes magnetic flux through the coil and creates a
small electrical signal. The pickup does not hear the guitar the way a microphone does. It samples the
string at one location, then emphasizes and reduces parts of that motion according to its construction
and the circuit connected to it.
This guide is designed for players who want a deeper understanding of pickup types and how they actually shape tone.