1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanWhat are pole pieces for in a pickup? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="t8knmiERYQ"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-are-pole-pieces-for-in-a-pickup">What are pole pieces for in a pickup?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-are-pole-pieces-for-in-a-pickup/embed#?secret=t8knmiERYQ" width="600" height="338" title="“What are pole pieces for in a pickup?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="t8knmiERYQ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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They are used to direct the magnetic field from its magnetic path within the pickup towards the strings. Some pole pieces are rod or bar alnico or ceramic magnets and others are ferrous poles (studs) or ferrous bars that act as pole pieces to magnetize the strings. The further away the pickup is from the...