1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanHow can I fix the phase from pole to pole on my single coil pickup? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="rRnpoCD4Vs"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/how-can-i-fix-the-phase-from-pole-to-pole-on-my-single-coil-pickup">How can I fix the phase from pole to pole on my single coil pickup?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/how-can-i-fix-the-phase-from-pole-to-pole-on-my-single-coil-pickup/embed#?secret=rRnpoCD4Vs" width="600" height="338" title="“How can I fix the phase from pole to pole on my single coil pickup?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="rRnpoCD4Vs" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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I’ve seen single coil pickups with rod Alnico magnets that had opposite magnetic polarities from pole to pole. Either someone rewound the pickups and accidentally put the poles in upside down or the poles were magnetized first then pressed into the flatwork. Having magnetized magnets while assembling the bobbin can cause several problems. It can...