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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Bridge Neck for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A poor setup makes any guitar hard to play. Learning what the nut, truss rod and saddle do and how to check them turns a frustrating instrument into a playable one.
The Complete Guide to Gibson Usa Pickups
Gibson USA pickups represent legendary guitar components delivering warm, powerful tone that has defined rock music. Discover pickup models, installation, and why musicians choose Gibson pickups.
Frets for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Sore fingertips and a confusing neck full of metal strips? Here's a calm, step-by-step introduction to frets for anyone just starting out.
P90 Pickup Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
P90 pickup guitars produce distinctive, warm, midrange-focused tone loved by blues and rock players. This guide explains P90 characteristics, differences from alternatives, and beginner considerations...
The Complete Guide to Bridge Pickup
The bridge pickup plays a fundamental role in shaping an electric guitarist's sonic character. Positioned near the bridge of the guitar, the bridge pickup captures vibrations that are distinctly diffe...
The Best Frets for the Money
There's no single 'best' fret for everyone. Here's an honest, tier-by-tier breakdown of where your money is genuinely well spent.
Bridge Pickup Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to guitar? Understand your bridge pickup guitar, why position matters, and how to get the most from your instrument's tone.
The Complete Guide to Clean Frets On Guitar
Master the art of cleaning frets on guitar with proper techniques, tools, and protective methods that keep your instrument sounding brilliant and playing smoothly.
Locking Tuning Machine Heads for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Locking tuning machine heads are the easiest guitar upgrade for beginners—they stop your tuning from drifting and install simply. This guide addresses beginner fears and walks you through the real pro...
The Ultimate Guide to Pick Up Humbucker
A humbucker is more than a noise fix. Here's how the two-coil design actually works, where it came from, and what really shapes its sound.
The Complete Guide to P90 Pickup Guitars
P90 pickup guitars deliver warm, woody tone sitting between single-coils and humbuckers. Learn what makes them distinctive and which players benefit most.
Lock Nut Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A locking nut sounds complicated, but it's actually a simple feature most beginners don't need to worry about. Learn what it does, when it matters, and whether your guitar needs one.
Bridge Pickup for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Bridge pickups transform your guitar's tone, but many beginners feel intimidated about modification. Learn how to confidently upgrade your bridge pickup and discover new sonic possibilities.
The Complete Guide to Cleaning Frets On Guitar
Cleaning frets on guitar maintains playability and prevents corrosion. This practical guide covers proper techniques, materials, and frequency for keeping frets in pristine condition.
Bk Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
BK Pickups deliver professional tone at beginner-friendly prices. This guide explains what BK Pickups are, why they matter, when to upgrade, and how to get the best sound from your investment.
P90 Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A welcoming guide to P90 guitars for beginners. Discover why P90 guitars inspire new players, what to expect when you start, and how to avoid common rookie mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Double Neck Guitar
Double neck guitars offer instant switching between six and 12-string tones, delivering legendary stage impact. Discover construction types, practicality, and whether one's right for you.
The Ultimate Guide to Bridge Neck
Bridge and neck work together to set action, intonation and playability. Understanding their relationship helps you diagnose problems and make informed adjustments.
The Complete Guide to Bk Pickups
BK pickups deliver the aggressive tone and clarity demanded by modern metal musicians. Whether you're upgrading your guitar or exploring extended-range instruments, understanding BK's product range an...
Common Bridge Neck Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar playability problems start at the bridge or neck. These are the mistakes that come up most often and how to avoid making them.
The Best Bridge Necks for the Money
Bridge neck hardware has a direct effect on playability and tone. These are the upgrades and instruments that deliver the most value for what they cost.
Bk Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right BK pickup means weighing output, magnet type, and your playing style. This guide covers all the specs and common pitfalls you need to know.
Locking Tuning Machine Heads: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Upgrading to locking tuning machines improves tuning stability dramatically. This buying guide covers mechanism design, compatibility, installation considerations, and how to select the right machines...
Common Pick Up Humbucker Mistakes to Avoid
Most humbucker regrets aren't a bad pickup — they're a small, avoidable mistake in buying or fitting. Here's the list I'd hand anyone first.
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.
