Pickups can be seen as the “heart” of the electric guitar (IMAGE)

Acoustical Society of America

Pickups can be seen as the “heart” of the electric guitar

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Pickups can be seen as the “heart” of the electric guitar, turning vibrations from the strings into electricity for sound.

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