Active vs. Passive Pickups: What's the Difference? Which Is Best?
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 07 Sept 2024
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Winter NAMM 2012: Fender Blacktop Stratocaster HSH
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Winter NAMM 2010: Fender American Special Telecaster
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Summer NAMM 2007: Fender Jim Root Telecaster
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Winter NAMM 2011: Fender 60th Anniversary Precision Bass
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Winter NAMM 2012: Fender Alkaline Trio Malibu
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EMG DG20 David Gilmour Signature Pre-Wired Pickguard - White Pearl
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Winter NAMM 2012: Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar
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EMG 85 Active Alnico Bridge/Neck Humbucker Guitar Pickup - Black
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Winter NAMM 2011: Fender Mark Hoppus Jazz Bass
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Winter NAMM 2012: Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar
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Winter NAMM 2011: Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster
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