1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanWhat are some of the reasons pickups get broken? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="JYf8LlDLFm"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-are-some-of-the-reasons-pickups-get-broken">What are some of the reasons pickups get broken?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-are-some-of-the-reasons-pickups-get-broken/embed#?secret=JYf8LlDLFm" width="600" height="338" title="“What are some of the reasons pickups get broken?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="JYf8LlDLFm" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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I would say the majority of pickups get broken due to mishandling and abuse. Many times removing covers that are stuck to the coil can break the wires. Removing humbucking covers without total removal of solder joints can snag the coils. Pickups left exposed on work benches can attract screws and misc. tools which can...