About this episode
Looking at bass pickups, but confused by all the terminology? There’s a whole world of mystery surrounding what pickups do and how they can affect your sound. Such a big subject requires a concise explanation, then, doesn’t it? In today’s episode Scott and Ian venture back into anorak territory on the topic of bass pickups. In this episode you’re going to learn: Why we’re not keen on Fender’s PJ pickup setup How Leo Fender made waves the Music Man StingRay Why Rickenbacker pickups hum constantly Why Mike Lull Thunderbird-style pickups rule How Scott discovered Journey's Don't Stop Believin' And much, much more.