74 - The Confusing World of Bass Pickups - SOLVED Part 2 - a podcast by Scotts Bass Lessons

Looking at bass pickups, but confused by all the terminology? There’s a whole world of mystery surrounding what pickups do and how they can affect your sound. Such a big subject requires a concise explanation, then, doesn’t it? In today’s episode Scott and Ian venture back into anorak territory on the topic of bass pickups.

In this episode you’re going to learn:

• Why we’re not keen on Fender’s PJ pickup setup
• How Leo Fender made waves the Music Man StingRay
• Why Rickenbacker pickups hum constantly
• Why Mike Lull Thunderbird-style pickups rule
• How Scott discovered Journey's Don't Stop Believin'
• And much, much more.

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