1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanWhat string area does a magnetic pickup, pick up? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="qIYtFnwRPI"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-string-area-does-a-magnetic-pickup-pick-up">What string area does a magnetic pickup, pick up?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-string-area-does-a-magnetic-pickup-pick-up/embed#?secret=qIYtFnwRPI" width="600" height="338" title="“What string area does a magnetic pickup, pick up?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="qIYtFnwRPI" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Generally the pickup has a permanent magnet and pole pieces that become magnetized and continue to magnetize the string depending on several factors. As the string moves, the movement of the magnetic field through the coil generates and alternating current which can be sent through various circuits and finally the amplifier. The string area that...