Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Normal ≠ Better.

You've heard of Single Coils. Humbuckers. P90s. But the pickup world is far wider and more exciting that the 3 "standard" options.

Amongst the Stringjoy team, some of our favorite pickups are "weird." Ryan loves mini-hums. Scott's a freak for Firebird pickups. If you've only ever spent time with the big 3, it's our professional opinion that you owe it to yourself to branch out a bit.

So today on the Stringjoy Show, Ryan takes us on a journey through a few of his favorite oddball pickup designs, so you can hear the difference for yourself.

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