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Choosing electric guitar pickup replacements is a common decision made by guitar players. Even the beginning player knows that having sub-par pickups is going to affect the sound that your new or old guitar produces. When someone purchases a guitar that isn't very expensive, it usually comes equipped with pickups that are either poor quality, or not to the taste of the consumer. For this reason, you can order or purchase many different pickups from many different companies to best suit the sound you desire.

Many vendors offer a wide variety of pickups for all types of guitars. Some of the main types of pickups are single-coil, humbuckers and acoustic. The single-coil picks are usually seen on the popular Fender Stratocaster. The Stratocaster is not the only guitar that carries this style of pickup. Thousands of other guitars use these as well. The one main difference between a Stratocaster and another guitar using single-coil pickups is the company that manufactures them. Fender offers top quality single-coil pickups to purchase even if your "Strat" did not come equipped with the ones you were wishing for. It is probably best to try out different guitars on the same amp to see what the best sound is for you. The single-coil pickups usually have a vintage tone, with more noticeable feedback. Fender does offer pickups that have less feedback though. Some guitars use up to three different pickups at once.

If you are searching for a more powerful tone, grabbing some humbucking pickups is the best choice. Such companies as "Seymour Duncan" and "Dimarzio" offer pickups for a wide range of guitarists. There are humbuckers for anything from a blues sound to a heavy crunch sound. These manufacturers have descriptions on whether the pickups produce a high pitch tone, or a warm, bass sound. To obtain these sounds, the pickups are loaded with different magnets, screws and wires. There are vintage sounding humbuckers as well, usually seen on the "Les Paul" style guitars by Gibson.

Acoustic guitars only require one small pickup and the variety is not as wide. Acoustic guitars don't have nearly as many pickup choices due to the fact you are just trying to amplify the sound of the acoustic guitar and not change the acoustic tone. The three major types of acoustic pickups are soundhole pickups, soundboard transducers and undersaddle transducers. The soundhole pickups generally make your acoustic guitar sound and look more like an electric guitar. These soundhole style pickups normally sound less like the unplugged acoustic. Soundboard transducers are the most natural sounding of the three. Although they are more prone to feedback problems, they give you the more authentic sound. That just leaves the undersaddle transducers, which are less visible than the other types. The undersaddle style has a more natural sound than the soundhole pickup but is used for finger picking and light to moderate strumming. Strumming too hard, or using a heavy pick can cause the undersaddle transducer to produce an awkward sound.

After brief introductions to all the different types of pickups available today, you should have an easier time choosing which pickup or pickups suit you best. Just remember to do at least a little research before spending your hard earned money and experiment until you make a decision you will never regret.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Guitars

Dean Markley Artist Transducer $34.99 Dean Markley Artist Transducer

Buttkicker Advance Audio Transducer (4Ohm) $149.99 ButtKicker Advance Audio Transducer (4Ohm)

Lr Baggs Radius Transducer Pickup For Mandolin $120.93 LR Baggs Radius Transducer Pickup for Mandolin

Lr Baggs Ribbon Transducer System .120 $118.29 LR Baggs Ribbon Transducer System .120

Shadow Quick Mount Removable Transducer With 12' Cable $103.95 Shadow Quick Mount Removable Transducer With 12' Cable

Jbl 2226H 15 Low Frequency Transducer 8 Ohm $503 JBL 2226H 15" Low Frequency Transducer 8 ohm

Shadow Sh Sb1 Single Disc Transducer For Upright Bass $40.8 Shadow SH SB1 Single Disc Transducer for Upright Bass

Shadow Sh Sb2 Twin Disc Transducer For Upright Bass $72 Shadow SH SB2 Twin Disc Transducer for Upright Bass

Jbl 2242H 18 Low Frequency Transducer 8 Ohm $1017 JBL 2242H 18" Low Frequency Transducer 8 ohm

Jbl 2206H 12 Low Frequency Transducer 8 Ohm $450 JBL 2206H 12" Low Frequency Transducer 8 ohm

Lr Baggs Ribbon Transducer System .120 $118.29 The RT System pairs the ribbon transducer with a dedicated, pre-contoured, all-discrete, class A preamp that mounts unobtrusively on the inside of the guitar to deliver optimum performance from the transducer. The RT System supports use of L.R. Baggs' optional Remote Control accessory (special order item #307165), making it a good choice for players who want to use the Ribbon Transducer and the Remote Control to provide onboard volume and bass controls. This accessory plugs into the preamp and mounts nondestructively onto the edge of the soundhole, without the need to cut any holes in your guitar for knobs. The Ribbon Transducer preamp utilizes purist audiophile circuitry that is usually reserved for the finest mic preamps and recording desks in the world. With its 100% discrete circuitry, pure Class A operation, no negative feedback, hand selected input FET, and minimalist signal path, the RT Preamp is ghostly quiet and faithfully amplifies the glorious sound and dynamics of the Ribbon Transducer. Dedicated, pre-contoured, all-discrete class A preamp Supports optional Remote Control accessory 100% discrete circuitry Pure Class A operation No negative feedback Hand-selected input FET Minimalist signal path

Transducer $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles A transducer is a device that converts one type of energy to another. The conversion can be to/from electrical, electromechanical, electromagnetic, photonic, photovoltaic, or any other form of energy. While the term transducer commonly implies use as a sensor/detector, any device which converts energy can be considered a transducer.Transducers may be categorized by application: Sensor, actuator, or combination.A sensor is used to detect a parameter in one form and report it in another form of energy (usually an electrical and/or digital signal). For example, a pressure sensor might detect pressure (a mechanical form of energy) and convert it to electricity for display at a remote gauge. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 94 Publication Date: 2010/07/22 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.23 inches

Lr Baggs Ribbon Transducer .090 $89.99 This innovative and reliable undersaddle pickup is less than 1/32" thick and contains a film sensor laminated between layers of Kapton and then laser-trimmed to its final form. The key feature that separates the RT from other pickups is that its sensor is responsive to vibration but not to pressure. This minimizes that unpleasant, dry, stringy sound that is characteristic of pressure-sensitive undersaddle pickups. As the guitar top moves with the vibrations of the strings, so does the RT sensor, naturally reflecting the actual sound and dynamics of your guitar. The patented RT component is manufactured to ISO 9001 specs and is about as high-tech as it gets. The sensor material is ultrasensitive 28-micron-thin PVDF and boasts a linear frequency response to 50khz. A special pad is adhered to the bottom of the pickup to compensate for minor irregularities in the saddle slot, insuring easy installation with great balance. The sensor runs the full length of the pickup and will work with any string spacing with no dead spots or frustrating balance problems. The Ribbon Transducer may be plugged directly into many musical instrument amplifiers, effects and outboard preamps. If used passively, the RT pickup must be plugged into a high-impedance, high-gain, high-quality preamp. However, for most users, we recommend using one of L.R. Baggs' RT-compatible systems.

Lr Baggs Ribbon Transducer .120 $89.99 This innovative and reliable undersaddle pickup is less than 1/32" thick and contains a film sensor laminated between layers of Kapton and then laser-trimmed to its final form. The key feature that separates the RT from other pickups is that its sensor is responsive to vibration but not to pressure. This minimizes that unpleasant, dry, stringy sound that is characteristic of pressure-sensitive undersaddle pickups. As the guitar top moves with the vibrations of the strings, so does the RT sensor, naturally reflecting the actual sound and dynamics of your guitar. The patented RT component is manufactured to ISO 9001 specs and is about as high-tech as it gets. The sensor material is ultrasensitive 28-micron-thin PVDF and boasts a linear frequency response to 50khz. A special pad is adhered to the bottom of the pickup to compensate for minor irregularities in the saddle slot, insuring easy installation with great balance. The sensor runs the full length of the pickup and will work with any string spacing with no dead spots or frustrating balance problems. The Ribbon Transducer may be plugged directly into many musical instrument amplifiers, effects and outboard preamps. If used passively, the RT pickup must be plugged into a high-impedance, high-gain, high-quality preamp. However, for most users, we recommend using one of L.R. Baggs' RT-compatible systems.

531s - transducer $625.99 Garmin 531s - Transducer - included transducer - dual-beam

LR Baggs LR BAGGS RTS2.120 ACTIVE RIBBON TRANSDUCER PU .120 $118.29 The RT System pairs the ribbon transducer with a dedicated, pre-contoured, all-discrete, class A preamp that mounts unobtrusively on the inside of the guitar to deliver optimum performance from the transducer. The RT System supports use of L.R. Baggs' optional Remote Control accessory (special order item #307165), making it a good choice for players who want to use the Ribbon Transducer and the Remote Control to provide onboard volume and bass controls. This accessory plugs into the preamp and mounts nondestructively onto the edge of the soundhole, without the need to cut any holes in your guitar for knobs. The Ribbon Transducer preamp utilizes purist audiophile circuitry that is usually reserved for the finest mic preamps and recording desks in the world. With its 100% discrete circuitry, pure Class A operation, no negative feedback, hand selected input FET, and minimalist signal path, the RT Preamp is ghostly quiet and faithfully amplifies the glorious sound and dynamics of the Ribbon Transducer. Dedicated, pre-contoured, all-discrete class A preamp Supports optional Remote Control accessory 100% discrete circuitry Pure Class A operation No negative feedback Hand-selected input FET Minimalist signal path

Garmin (010-10327-00) Transducer 0101032700 $87.15 Garmin (010-10327-00) Transducer 0101032700

Garmin (010-10218-00) Transducer 0101021800 $97.24 Garmin (010-10218-00) Transducer 0101021800

Transducer, 200/50khz 15/45deg, $74.99 TRANSDUCER, 200/50KHZ 15/45DEG,

Transducer, Shs 7w $69.99 TRANSDUCER, SHS 7W

Fishman Saddle Acoustic Guitar Pickup $78.26 The Fishman Saddle Acoustic Pickup is a classic under-saddle ceramic guitar pickup with a passive transducer. You can count on Fishman for solid, accurate sound from your acoustic guitar.

Clipper / Clipper In-Hull Transducer Mounting Kit - Transducer Not Included / CLZ-IHK $41.1 Clipper - Clipper In-Hull Transducer Mounting Kit - Transducer Not Included - CLZ-IHK

Transducer for ANG2000 $109.2 Downloads / Documents End User Form (pdf) Use this Transducer to inject acoustic noise into walls, ceilings, windows, plumbing, and air ducts.

Garmin / TRANSDUCER, 200/50KHZ 15/45DEG, / 010-10327-0 $84 Garmin - TRANSDUCER, 200/50KHZ 15/45DEG, - 010-10327-0

Hummingbird / TRANSDUCER, SHS 7W / 7100021 $90.29 Hummingbird - TRANSDUCER, SHS 7W - 7100021

ButtKicker Advance Audio Transducer (4Ohm) $149.99 ButtKicker Advance Audio Transducer (4Ohm)

The Realist Acoustic Violin Transducer Violin $200 The Realist Acoustic Violin Transducer Violin