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"It's unlike any humbucker I've tried before": Gibson Tony Iommi Signature Humbucker review
By Rob Laing published
Gibson's first-ever signature pickup artist returns with a humbucker that could be a dark horse

Seymour Duncan celebrates Spinal Tap sequel with custom pickup that has an “eye-watering” 111K DCR
By Jonathan Horsley published
But what will this monster one-off pickup sound like – and will we ever see it in production?

Best acoustic guitar pickups 2025: electrify your acoustic for stage, studio and sound fx – our top picks for all budgets
By Simon Fellows last updated
Looking to perform live, record in a studio or hook up your acoustic guitar to some dazzling effects? Then fitting a quality pickup is the best upgrade you can make

“It’s analogous to Napster”: Brian Wampler on threat of digital disruption to pedal and tube amp market
By Jonathan Horsley published
One of the most respected names in pedal designs wrestles with the threat of digital disruption and says stompbox brands need to move with the times

Gibson goes back to the beginning with reissue of its first-ever signature pickup for Black Sabbath icon Tony Iommi
By Jonathan Horsley published
Is this the power-up your riffing has been waiting for? The Godfather of Heavy Metal's signature pickup makes a comeback

Robbie McIntosh and Monty’s new pickup set offers best of both worlds for Esquire and Tele fans
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Pretender is the upgrade that can give your Telecaster a new lease of life – and the “vibe” and sound of McIntosh's Esquire

“Well this is a first…”: Richard Fortus says it was so hot in Saudi Arabia that his pickups melted
By Jonathan Horsley published
One thing that Fortus will learn from this GNR tour is that the desert heat can do crazy things to your electric guitar

Kramer delivers the face-melting shred candy with six refreshed electrics, all with US-made pickups
By Jonathan Horsley published
Meet the newly upgraded Kramer 84, Assault, Assault Figured, Pacer Carrera, Jersey Star and Nite-V, available in loud and louder finishes – with some eye-popping online exclusives
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