Single Coil Pickups

Single coil Guitar pickups were introduced in the 1930s. their innovative design revolutionised the guitar forever.

Single coil Guitar pickups were introduced in the 1930s. their innovative design revolutionised the guitar forever.

They are constructed by wrapping a single coil of wire around a magnet then covering with metal or plastic, which results in the signature bright, twangy tone for which they've become celebrated by guitarists worldwide.

Single coils are extremely versatile, and whilst initially favoured by blues, country and surf artists, have become well established across all styles and genres. The pickups are capable of delivering a wealth of tones from a chiming, clean ring to a gritty, overdriven bite that cuts right through the mix.