Guitar electronics and hardware for repairs, upgrades and custom builds with improved tone, reliability and playability.
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All 17 topicsThe 12 most-searched of 17 topics. The full index is at the foot of the page.
Frets
Frets divide the fingerboard for accurate notes, shaping playability, intonation and the feel of guitars and basses.
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Bk Pickups
Replacement and upgrade pickups for players seeking clearer tone and better response.
Pick Up Humbucker
Noise-reducing dual-coil pickups with thick tone, strong output and plenty of sustain.
Multi Neck Guitars
Explore multi neck guitars for specialist performance, extended range and dramatic stage-ready versatility.
Double Neck Guitar
A double neck guitar lets players move between tunings or string sets without swapping instruments mid-performance.
P90 Pickup Guitars
Electric guitars with P90 pickups, offering gritty character, strong mids and clear response for rhythm and lead playing...
Locking Tuning Machine Heads
Locking tuning machine heads offer faster restringing and improved tuning stability for dependable guitar performance.
Bridge Neck
Bridge neck parts help support string alignment, stability and playability during repairs, upgrades and routine guitar m...
P90 Guitars
Guitars fitted with P90 pickups, known for punchy mids, clarity and a lively sound for blues, indie and rock.
Coil Pickup
Pickup components that shape output, tone and response in electric guitars and basses.
Guitar Humbucker
A guitar humbucker reduces noise and delivers a warmer, fuller tone for powerful electric playing.
Bridge Pickup
A bridge pickup delivers bright, focused tones with strong attack, ideal for lead work, rhythm clarity and versatile gui...
Articles on Pickups & Parts
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P90 Pickup Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a P90 pickup guitar requires understanding P90 tone characteristics, evaluating different manufacturers from Gibson to Epiphone, and assessing build quality across price ranges. This guide he...
Single Coil Pickup: A Complete Guide
Pick Up Humbucker: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The stock pickups aren't cutting it anymore. Here's how to buy the right humbucker for how you actually play, not just the spec sheet.
Bridge Pickup Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right bridge pickup guitar means understanding what makes bridge pickups sound different, knowing which specs matter for your playing style, and avoiding common pitfalls that leave player...
The Best Pick Up Humbuckers for the Money
No fake shootouts — just an honest map of where the humbucker market's money goes, depending on what you actually play.
Frets Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Those thin metal strips on the neck do more work than almost anything else on a guitar. Here's what frets are, the types you'll meet, and how to spot when yours need attention.
Cleaning Frets On Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Discover how to clean frets on your guitar with confidence. This beginner-friendly guide covers the essential tools, simple steps, and mistakes to avoid when maintaining your fretboard.
Active Pickup Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Active pickup guitars aren't necessary for beginners, but they offer clarity and tonal stability. This guide explains what active pickups do and helps you decide whether they suit your learning style.
Active Pickup Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an active pickup guitar requires understanding how they differ from passive designs, battery requirements, and real-world implications.
Cleaning Frets On Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding the right fret cleaner doesn't have to be complicated. This buying guide helps you choose exactly what you need, from budget-friendly options to premium products, with practical advice on spec...
Frets: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From reading a wire spec sheet to knowing what a fair refret quote looks like, here's what actually matters when you're buying frets.
P90 Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right P90 guitar means understanding pickup quality, wood selection, hardware durability, and electronics. This guide tells you exactly what specs matter and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Gibson Usa Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Upgrading to Gibson USA pickups represents your first serious tone-shaping decision as a guitarist.
The Complete Guide to P90 Guitars
P90 guitars produce distinctive warm, woody tone that distinguishes them from modern pickup designs. The iconic P90 pickup delivers characterful, expressive playing experience ideal for blues, rock, a...
Guitar Pickups Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Guitar pickups are electromagnetic transducers, and understanding what separates one type from another is how you make informed decisions about your tone — rather than guessing.
Common Frets Mistakes to Avoid
Most fret regrets trace back to one small, avoidable mistake. Here are the ones I see most often in the workshop, and how to sidestep each one.
Pick Up Humbucker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need a physics degree to buy and set up a humbucker properly. Here's what genuinely matters first.
Double Neck Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Deciding whether to buy a double neck guitar requires honest assessment of your actual performance demands and physical capabilities. This guide explores different double neck guitar configurations, b...
Lock Nut Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right lock nut means understanding what separates quality hardware from the disposable stuff. This buying guide walks you through specifications, compatibility, brand reputation, and pric...
The Complete Guide to Bridge Pickup Guitar
The bridge pickup guitar position offers bright, articulate tone ideal for lead playing and cutting through mixes. Learn how to choose and upgrade effectively.
Common Guitar Pickups Humbucker Mistakes to Avoid
Most humbucker headaches trace back to a handful of common mistakes. This guide covers the ones that trip people up most often — and what to do instead.
Bridge Pickup: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Replacing your bridge pickup? This guide covers specs, tonal character, price tiers, what to inspect, and common mistakes so you choose the perfect bridge pickup.
The Complete Guide to Locking Tuning Machine Heads
Locking tuning machine heads keep your guitar in tune reliably. Explore how they work and why they're essential for gigging musicians.
The Complete Guide to Lock Nut Guitar
A locking nut guitar dramatically improves tuning stability for aggressive playing techniques. Explore how this hardware innovation works and its advantages for different musical styles.
Everything needed to maintain and upgrade a guitar
The Pickups & Parts category covers essential components for keeping guitars performing at their best. From electronic upgrades to replacement hardware, these parts help players repair faults, refresh older instruments and customise a guitar to suit their playing style.
For tone, reliability and personal setup
Pickups and related parts can transform the sound and feel of an instrument, whether the goal is more output, clearer articulation or a different tonal character. Many UK musicians use this category when building a more reliable gigging guitar or fine-tuning a favourite model for studio work.
A practical resource for players and builders
This category is useful for anyone working on a repair, modification or full project build. The Pickups & Parts range supports a wide variety of guitar types, giving players access to the components they need to keep instruments playable, expressive and ready for performance.
