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At Born we like to keep things simple even though the options are virtually endless, and when choosing the proper pickups for your custom build it's no different. There are literally thousands of a pickup options on the market today, and picking a set of pickups that looks, feels and sounds just right for you can be a daunting task. We've created a simple framework to help you hone in on the perfect set of pups for your new Born Custom Guitar. Of course we are always happy to help you decide what will work best for your style, tonal goals and rig.
First think about the Style and Tone you are going, and from there we can hone in on a few good options. If you like a combination of styles, then you can blend directions to land on the right pickups.
Tip: Don't forget that you can vary pickups (Ex. Bridge Humbucker & Neck P90)
Here are just a few examples*:
Style |
Tone |
Pickups |
Winding |
Pop | Clean & Articulate | Singles | Low |
Jazz | Expressive & Touch Sensitive, Darker | P.A.F. or P90 | Low |
Country |
Twangy & Bright | Tele Singles | Low to Medium |
Classic Rock | Warm Breakup & Overdrive | P90 or Humbucker | Low to Medium |
Modern Rock & Hip Hop |
Full Range from Clean to Warm Overdrive to High Gain | Humbuckers | Low to High |
Metal | Tight, Punchy & Singing Sustain | Humbuckers | High |
* This is not 'set in stone', and all pickups can be used for all styles of music depending on your tonal goals.