Humbucker Soup - If you are obsessed about guitars

November 13, 2019November 4, 2019

How To Coil Split ANY Humbucker Pickup

This mod will work on any guitar, with any humbucker, as long as it meets a few requirements.

Recently, I was asked how to coil split a humbucker pickup, and something the person said made me stop and think. They told me that they have been able to find plenty of wiring diagrams online describing how to split the pickup, but they were unable to find one for their specific guitar and pickup combination.

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November 6, 2019November 4, 2019

Class A vs Class B Amplifiers – What’s the Difference?

Clearing up questions that you may have about different types of tube amps.

Class A vs Class B Amplifiers

This time we’re going to discuss Class A vs Class B amplifiers and how they differ. We’ll help you understand the difference between them so you can choose the best type for each situation you come across.

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November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

Shielded Guitar Cavity – Is it Really Necessary?

A shielded guitar cavity will go a long way towards preventing interference from reaching your signal.

If you live in an area with a lot of electromagnetic interference, you are going to love today’s article on the subject of a shielded guitar cavity. What we’re going to do is talk about shielding the control cavity for maximum protection from interference. It’s not hard to find a guitar shielding kit online, but there are also some excellent DIY methods you can use to get the job done.

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October 26, 2019October 25, 2019

Aluminum Foil Guitar Shielding – How To Cut the Noise on a Budget

DIY techniques that help protect your guitar from noise and interference.

If you get a lot of guitar hum, you are going to love this article covering aluminum foil guitar shielding. Shielding can help protect your guitar from electromagnetic interference, significantly reducing and even eliminating noise.

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October 19, 2019October 19, 2019

Floyd Rose vs Imitations – What’s the Difference?

Taking a close look at The Floyd Rose Double Locking Tremolo System and the differences among its imitations.

Floyd Rose vs Imitations

Many electric guitars these days have a Floyd Rose or imitation Floyd Rose tremolo system installed. At a glance, they all resemble one another. At closer inspection, however, we begin to see some significant differences between them. So, whether you’re looking to purchase a guitar equipped with a Floyd Rose System, or you’re in need of a Floyd Rose replacement, we’ll try to provide some assistance by taking a close look at Floyd Rose vs imitations.

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October 12, 2019October 11, 2019

Best Guitar Wire – What Should I Use?

Demystifying the many available options when choosing the best guitar wire.

Choosing the Best Guitar Wire

Before we talk about choosing the best guitar wire, we’ll go over the different types that are used in guitars and which kind might be best for you. Continue reading “Best Guitar Wire – What Should I Use?”

October 5, 2019October 1, 2019

Proper Guitar Grounding — How Do I Do This?

Understanding the wiring inside your guitar and how it relates to proper guitar grounding.

We’re going to take a look at proper guitar grounding and how you can make sure your wiring is safe and well placed. We’ll also take a look at Shielding and how you can benefit from correctly shielding your guitar. Continue reading “Proper Guitar Grounding — How Do I Do This?”

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019

DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Blues 2 Wiring Diagram

Discover a new world of tonal possibilities with a DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Blues 2.

This time around, we’re going to be doing a DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Blues 2 wiring for your guitar. The Blues 2 is a stacked humbucker that uses Alnico 2 magnets for a higher gain pickup that works just as well in the neck position as it does in the bridge. The Virtual Vintage Blues 2 is said to have a warm sound that does not become muddy, even when heavily distorted, making it an excellent choice for Metal or Blues. This pickup is installed using four colored conductor wires and a bare wire.

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September 21, 2019September 21, 2019

Tone Control Capacitor – Choosing the Right Value for Your Guitar

Demystifying one of the most misunderstood components of the electric guitar and helping you to choose the one that's right for your instrument.

The Tone Control Capacitor

The tone control capacitor resides in the control compartment of your guitar, where all of the electronics are stored. This component is usually attached to your tone control, and it’s the only difference between the tone control and the volume control. Continue reading “Tone Control Capacitor – Choosing the Right Value for Your Guitar”

September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

3 Way Switch vs 5 Way Switch — Advanced Stratocaster & Telecaster Wiring

Take a look at some of the things you can do when you get to know more about the 3 Way Switch and the 5 Way Switch

The 3 Way Switch vs 5 Way Switch is a topic that can be confusing to many people, so we’ll start with some background information.

The 3 Way Switch

The 3 Way Switch is the one initially used in Fender Stratocaster guitars when introduced in 1954. The Stratocaster featured three pickups, and the three-position switch allowed the player to select one at a time. Continue reading “3 Way Switch vs 5 Way Switch — Advanced Stratocaster & Telecaster Wiring”