The Mysterious World of Bass Pickups (Explained!)

Put simply, pickups capture the vibrations of a string and turn it into an electrical signal, but there’s a whole world of minutiae regarding magnets, windings and pole pieces that can drag you deep into anorak territory! In today’s episode, we’re shedding some light on the different types that are available, and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. In this episode Series vs. Parallel explained What’s the difference between a soapbar and a humbucker? What’s a pickup pole? And why is It important? Active vs. Passive pickups And much, much more! === Video Breakdown: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:27 - Single Coil P Bass Pickups 00:16:41 - Split Coil P Bass Pickups 00:22:40 - ’60s Jazz Bass Pickups 00:35:39 - PJ configuration 00:38:15 - Active PJ 00:42:38 - Humbuckers 00:47:58 - HH Configuration 00:55:00 - Soapbar Pickups 01:12:46 - Player Of The Week 01:20:17 - Question Of The Week 01:25:51 - Gear Of The Week GET MORE BASS TIPS 👇 _________________________________________________________________ 🙌 Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → 🔓 Unlock your FREE trial to transform your bass playing → ABOUT SCOTT’S BASS LESSONS (SBL) _________________________________________________________________ As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000 active members, Scott’s Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place. Featuring beginner level bass lessons, engaging courses from expert instructors, step-by-step development curricula, direct feedback on your playing, real-time mentorship from A-list bassists and a thriving and incredibly supportive community, SBL is the perfect platform to uplevel your bass playing, whether you’re a total beginner, or an advanced pro-level bassist. Try SBL Membership today! → RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST _________________________________________________________________ Catch up with SBL Content you’ve missed: ➡️ #bassguitarlessons #bassforbeginners #easybasslines LINKS & OTHER RESOURCES _________________________________________________________________ Tune in to our Weekly Podcast: 🎧 Explore our free courses: 🎸 Try our FREE GrooveTrainer App: 📱