The Correct Way To Set P-90 Pickup Height
Properly setting P90 pickup height ensures optimal sound quality. Adjust Soapbar and Dogear pickups thoughtfully for best performance.
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Explore all of our Essential Reads! On this part of The Workbench, we discuss the basics of all things Guitar and Bass pickups: wiring tips, basic techniques, installation tips, and more! Become an expert by starting here!
How To Store Your Unused Pickups
So, you just bought some Fralin Pickups and installed them on your guitar. Congratulations! What do you do with your old pickups? What’s the best way to store your unused […]
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Do Guitar Pickups Affect Sustain?
Today, we’re tackling a question we often get asked: Which of your pickups has the most sustain? If you’re looking for the short answer, it’s this: pickups don’t really affect your […]
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Telecaster Wiring 101
Telecasters are super versatile instruments, and can be wired in a variety of different ways. Check them out here!
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How To Properly Wire A Toggle Switch For Guitar
3-Way Toggle Switches are very simple to install...if you understand them! Learn about Toggle Switches so you never have to reference a diagram again!
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How To Optimize Your Pickup’s String Balance
Optimizing your guitar's tone is as simple as adjusting your pickups' string balance. These steps help you get the most out of your pickups.
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Fingerboard Radius – How Does It Affect Magnet Stagger?
Your Instrument's Fingerboard Radius is an important part of your instrument, especially when it comes to selecting Pickup Magnet Stagger!
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Demystifying Humbucker Color Codes
Learn how to match different manufacturer's humbucker color codes with our easy guide.
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The Correct Way To Remove Metal Filings From Pickups
Learn how to efficiently and safely remove metal filings from your guitar (or bass) pickup's magnets!
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4 Unique HSS Strat Wiring Tips For More Versatility
In this article, we discuss Strats with a Humbucker in the Bridge (HSS)! There are a few tips and tricks for interesting HSS wiring, so read on!
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5 Powerful Ways To Coil Split Your Humbucker
Today, we're discussing some exciting and unique ways to approach Coil Splitting with Humbuckers!
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Reverse Pickup Polarity The Easy Way With Multiple Leads
A few weeks ago, we discussed how to reverse your pickup’s phase by examining the different properties that combine to create the pickup’s overall phase. We explored reversing the phase […]
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6 Powerful Ways To Wire Up A Tone Pot
There are many ways to wire up a tone pot, and it can be confusing deciding which one to choose. Different eras of wiring produce different tones, as Modern wiring […]
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Install Your Telecaster Pickups Like a Pro With These Simple Tips!
Installing Telecaster Pickups can be a tricky business. Installing the Bridge pickup alone can give you sweaty palms. Even worse, if those sweaty palms lead to a slip, you can […]
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Learn how to choose between 250K and 500K Pots now!
We frequently get asked about pot values when a customer orders one of our Prewired Telecaster Control Plates or Prewired Pickguards. Pot value has a significant impact on your instrument’s […]
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How to Reverse Pickup Polarity Part 2: Humbuckers
Reversing the polarity of a Humbucker is a relatively simple task when compared to a single-coil pickup like a Stratocaster or Telecaster pickup. When changing the phase of a single-coil […]
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How to Reverse Pickup Polarity, Part 1: Single Coil Pickups
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on reversing pickup polarity. This article focuses on Single Coil Pickups. For Humbuckers, see Part 2.Needing to reverse your pickup’s phase is […]
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What’s The Difference Between ’50s Wiring and Modern Wiring?
’50s Wiring vs. Modern Wiring – What Gives?If you have a Les Paul® or Telecaster Deluxe, chances are you have run into this thing called “’50s Wiring“. What is it? […]
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Stratocaster Wiring – Tips, Mods & More!
It’s no secret that the Fender Stratocaster® is one of the most popular guitar models of all time. Because of this, we sell a lot of Strat pickups. Our most […]
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What does Overwinding and Underwinding a pickup do?
A question we get asked often is, “what does overwinding a pickup do?” or, “what does underwinding a pickup do?” It’s a simple question, with a slightly complicated answer. Fortunately, […]
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The Nashville Tele Problem
Nashville Telecasters are an interesting hybrid of two of the most popular guitar styles out there. Nashville Teles offer a Telecaster body and feel, and Stratocaster pickup layout. By adding […]
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Fralin Pickups 30th Anniversary!
Well, we made it. 30 years strong!We’ve come a long way: from humble beginnings to now – one of the best-known guitar pickup makers in the world. Since 1989, we’ve […]
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Introducing: Lindy Fralin’s Push Pull Blender Pot
We’re excited. You should be, too. Lindy finally pulled the trigger on something he has always wanted – a Push-Pull Blender Pot. This custom pot can add a load of […]
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What is Wax Potting?
Wax Potting is an essential part of the pickup-making process. At Fralin Pickups, it is the last step of the manufacturing process before it goes to the shipping room. It […]
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5 Essential Guitar Pickup Luthier Tools
In this article, we want to talk about five essential tools a luthier can use when installing and diagnosing pickups. These tools are tools we use all day, every day. […]
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4-Way Switching With A Push-Pull Pot
Recently, we’ve heard that certain 4-Way Switch manufacturers are not 100% compatible with the Fender Telecaster Control Plate. We’ve found that the switch swings too wide, getting blocked by the […]
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How To Choose The Right Humbucker Lead
There’s a lot you can do with a humbucker pickup, wiring wise. Choosing the right Humbucker Lead will help you get the job done right.Humbuckers are a powerful tool in […]
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8 Common Guitar Pickup Rookie Mistakes!
Lindy Fralin Pickups has been around for over 25 years, and in that time, we’ve seen all levels of guitar and bass player. From the bedroom hobbyist to the full-blown […]
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Watch Lindy Fralin Restore A 1967 Telecaster Bridge Pickup!
The BEGINNING:Lindy Fralin Pickups was started from a pickup repair and rewind business. It’s how Lindy started building pickups, and how he started designing new models. It’s the cornerstone of our […]
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How Does Coil-Splitting Work?
Coil Splitting is a simple, usable way to add another dimension of tone to your guitar. You can essentially double your tone, with a flip (or pull) of a switch. You […]
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