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Capturing The Magic of Vintage Guitar Pickups
There’s something about having a guitar with the right pickup that will make you feel like the “cream” of the chops! The above photo is one of my Antiquity “aged” humbucking pickups. It’s cosmetically aged to look 50 years old. … Continue reading
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Like Father, Like Son – Derek Duncan To Take Over Custom Shop
Like many engineers and machinists, Derek Duncan grew up with an intense curiosity for the mechanics of how things work… except Derek didn’t come from your average parents, but from the founders and owners of Seymour Duncan; Cathy Carter Duncan … Continue reading
The Story of the Tele-Gib
Back in 1974 I was working in London at the Fender Soundhouse where I was doing guitar repair and modifications. One of the benefits of working at Fender was that I had a chance to meet so many great guitarists … Continue reading
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The Making of a Custom Shop Pickup
This video shows the process of making a pickup in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop. Whatever tone you are dreaming of, we can help you get it. Shown in the video is the Phat Staple which gives a nice … Continue reading
From The Custom Shop EP 4: Bonanza
In a special episode, Seymour jams with his record producer and Scott Marceau gives an update on what is happening in the world of Duncan. Seymour then joins Bob Bain for a talk on his long and accomplished career.
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Three Cool Alternate Wiring Schemes for Telecaster®
One of the great things about the Telecaster is the fact that there are so many cool alternate wiring schemes you can use. I want to tell you about three of my favorites. Continue reading
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From The Custom Shop EP 3: The Artists We’ve Worked With
In episode 3 Seymour Duncan and Maricela Juarez talk about all the artists we have worked with over the years. We also show the Ken Meyers 911 guitar, talk Dynasonic, Seth Lover, and have a special interview with Jimmy Vivino … Continue reading
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From The Custom Shop EP 2: Find Your Tone
In this episode of From The Custom Shop, we talk Charlie Christian pickups, The BIG Pickup, take questions about splicing wires, the uniqueness of P.A.F’s and several questions on good recommendations for Telecaster tone.
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Tagged big pickup, charlie christian, custom shop, Fender, p.a.f., seth lover, Seymour Duncan, tele, telecaster, Vintage
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Live From the Custom Shop EP 1: If You Dream It…
In our first episode, Seymour Duncan and Maricela Juarez take you into the Custom Shop and talk tone, history, and answer your questions.
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Tagged custom shop, guitar, MJ, pickups, tone
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Live from the Custom Shop
Join us tomorrow (2/22/12) at 11am PST for a live feed with Seymour Duncan and Maricela Juarez in the Custom Shop. Tweet us your questions and get the answers live on the air. Watch here
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Tagged custom shop, live, maricela juarez, MJ, seymour
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