{"id":1662,"date":"2025-06-02T13:22:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T12:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/?page_id=1662"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:54:31","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/sv\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1662\" class=\"elementor elementor-1662\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5642b1f e-con-full e-transform e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5642b1f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-60,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-001244f e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"001244f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57cb90f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57cb90f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anything on your mind?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f49ff94 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"f49ff94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d07bd7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d07bd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3e98f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f3e98f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e889a70 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e889a70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d8716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14d8716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To make sure that you get all the info you need, I made this FAQ page that further explains the differences between Alnico magnets, wax potting, etc. This way, if you&#8217;re interested, you can dive a little deeper into the details and get a better feel for what makes each guitar unique. Feel free to explore, and if you still have questions, I\u2019m always here to help!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d82bc e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77d82bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf709e elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"2bf709e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4610\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4610\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Custom orders for pickups <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4610\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbfd7b9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bbfd7b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4610\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a983ad3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a983ad3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c444ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c444ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re in need of something that&#8217;s not currently available in the shop regarding pickups feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/contact\/\">email<\/a> and we&#8217;ll make it happen!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4611\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4611\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do you have any demos of your pickups? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4611\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4368bce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4368bce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4611\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfb962a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfb962a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdd7571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdd7571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sure we do! All our pickups that are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/shop\/\">shop<\/a> now have attached demos to them. If you&#8217;d like to compare how the pickups sound to one-another there&#8217;s also a second player to make your A\/B-comparisons more streamlined.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4612\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4612\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do you work with any retailers at the moment? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4612\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736c285 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"736c285\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4612\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76269a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"76269a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e8ea3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08e8ea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sure thing! At the moment you can try out our guitars and pickups at two physical shops: <a href=\"https:\/\/tgt11.com\/\">These Goes To 11<\/a> in Stockholm and <a href=\"https:\/\/musikhuset.com\/\">Musikhuset<\/a> in Karlstad. The pickups are also available directly on my webshop and at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gitarrverket.se\/\">Gitarrverket<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4613\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4613\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I get in contact to order a custom guitar? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4613\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2962363 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2962363\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4613\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a055b2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a055b2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f339e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f339e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re interested in ordering a custom guitar I&#8217;d suggest your start at our <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/how-to-order\/\">&#8220;Custom Orders&#8221;<\/a> section to read about the ordering process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Custom orders for pickups\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If you&#8217;re in need of something that&#8217;s not currently available in the shop regarding pickups feel free to reach out via email and we&#8217;ll make it happen!\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do you have any demos of your pickups?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Sure we do! 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3770\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3770\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What's the deal with pickup potting and why does it matter? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" 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data-id=\"8db033d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"618\"><strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"618\">Potted Pickups: The Benefits and Trade-Offs<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"789\"><strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"640\">What is Potting?<\/strong><br data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"643\" \/>Potting involves submerging a pickup in a mixture of wax\u2014usually paraffin and beeswax\u2014to eliminate internal vibrations and seal the coil windings.<\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"808\"><strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"806\">Advantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1335\"><li data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"951\"><p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"951\"><strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"844\">Reduces Microphonic Feedback:<\/strong> Potting prevents internal components from vibrating, helping to eliminate unwanted squeals and feedback.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1065\"><p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1065\"><strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"978\">Improved Durability:<\/strong> The wax creates a protective barrier against moisture, corrosion, and physical wear.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1223\"><p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1223\"><strong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1096\">Stable, Consistent Tone:<\/strong> With everything held firmly in place, potted pickups are less likely to shift over time, maintaining a more consistent tone.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1335\"><p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1335\"><strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1248\">Noise Suppression:<\/strong> Potting also contributes to a quieter signal by reducing electromagnetic interference.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1357\"><strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1355\">Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1708\"><li data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1493\"><p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1493\"><strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1377\">Tone Changes:<\/strong> Some players feel that wax can dampen the pickup\u2019s natural resonance, making the tone slightly less open or airy.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1596\"><p data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1596\"><strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1520\">Reduced Sensitivity:<\/strong> The wax can subtly limit how much the pickup responds to playing nuances.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1708\"><p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1708\"><strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1616\">Hard to Undo:<\/strong> Once a pickup is potted, reversing the process is difficult and can risk damaging the coil.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1770\"><strong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1770\">Unpotted Pickups: Vintage Feel, With Some Risks<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1895\"><strong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1803\">Why Leave Pickups Unpotted?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\" \/>Some guitarists prefer to skip the wax entirely to retain the pickup\u2019s raw, natural tone.<\/p><p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1914\"><strong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1912\">Advantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2248\"><li data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2037\"><p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2037\"><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1941\">Open, Dynamic Sound:<\/strong> Unpotted pickups often feel more alive, with enhanced touch sensitivity and tonal complexity.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2143\"><p data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2143\"><strong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2067\">Greater Expressiveness:<\/strong> The lack of damping allows more of your playing dynamics to come through.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2248\"><p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2248\"><strong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2167\">Easier to Modify:<\/strong> Since there\u2019s no wax to remove, unpotted pickups are easier to repair or rewind.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2270\"><strong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2268\">Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2598\"><li data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2386\"><p data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2386\"><strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2291\">Feedback Risk:<\/strong> Without potting, pickups are more prone to microphonic feedback, especially at high volumes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2485\"><p data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2485\"><strong data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2409\">Less Protection:<\/strong> The exposed wire can be more vulnerable to moisture and damage over time.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2598\"><p data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2598\"><strong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2507\">Tone May Drift:<\/strong> With no wax to stabilize the windings, the pickup\u2019s tone can subtly change as parts shift.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2659\"><strong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2659\">Flash-Potted Pickups: The Best of Both Worlds?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2877\"><strong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2687\">What is Flash Potting?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2690\" \/>Flash potting is a lighter, quicker version of traditional wax potting. The pickup is briefly dipped in wax just long enough to stabilize key components without fully saturating the coil.<\/p><p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2896\"><strong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2894\">Advantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"3376\"><li data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"3052\"><p data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"3052\"><strong data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2923\">Minimal Tone Impact:<\/strong> Because the wax doesn\u2019t penetrate deeply, flash potting preserves much of the pickup\u2019s natural resonance and dynamic response.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3235\"><p data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3235\"><strong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3076\">Reduced Feedback:<\/strong> Flash potting still helps control microphonics, especially from the cover or loose parts, offering improved noise resistance without fully damping the tone.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3376\"><p data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3376\"><strong data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3260\">A Balanced Option:<\/strong> For players who want vintage clarity but need some added stability, flash potting offers a practical middle ground.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3398\"><strong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3396\">Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3691\"><li data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3552\"><p data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3552\"><strong data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3439\">Less Protection Than Full Potting:<\/strong> The coils aren\u2019t as well-sealed, meaning they\u2019re still somewhat vulnerable to environmental wear and moisture.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3691\"><p data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3691\"><strong data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3581\">Not as Feedback-Proof:<\/strong> While better than unpotted, flash-potted pickups may still exhibit microphonics under extreme gain or volume.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3734\"><strong data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3734\">Should You Pot Your Pickups?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"4090\">Ultimately, it\u2019s a matter of taste. Potting adds reliability and noise control, but may slightly smooth out your tone. Unpotted pickups preserve vintage character and responsiveness, but introduce potential for feedback and wear. Flash potting offers a compromise\u2014adding just enough stability to reduce issues without sacrificing too much tonal openness.<\/p><p data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4312\">Think about your style, your gear, and the sound you\u2019re chasing. Whether you\u2019re going for clarity and control, vintage vibe, or something in between, the right choice is the one that gets you closer to <em data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4300\">your<\/em> ideal tone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3771\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3771\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does the choice of different magnets affect the sound of the pickup? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3771\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-301f893 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"301f893\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3771\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7d64d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e7d64d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8529028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8529028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"279\"><strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"279\">Understanding Alnico Magnets in Guitar Pickups<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"794\">Alnico\u2014short for Aluminum, Nickel, and Cobalt\u2014is a metal alloy often used in guitar pickups. Blended with iron, this combination creates magnets that are not only durable but also capable of delivering a wide range of tonal characteristics. One key advantage of Alnico is its resistance to demagnetization, making it ideal for long-term use in pickups. Different grades of Alnico magnets produce noticeably different tones. Below is a breakdown of the Alnico types we frequently use and how they shape your sound:<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"818\">Alnico 2<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1224\">Alnico 2 offers a low magnetic pull, which means it interacts gently with the guitar strings. This softer touch results in a warm, vintage-inspired sound with emphasized midrange and smooth, rolled-off highs. The bass response tends to be loose and \u201cspongy,\u201d which gives the tone a relaxed, classic feel. We typically use Alnico 2 in pickups designed for players chasing that iconic early vintage sound in <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-paf-set-alnico-2-4-or-5\/\">Humbuckers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/charlie-t-broadcaster-set\/\">Charlie&#8217;s<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/58-jazzmaster-set\/\">&#8217;58 Jazzmasters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/standard-p90-set\/\">P90&#8217;s<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/the-moose-pickup-set\/\">The Moose<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1248\">Alnico 3<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1685\">The weakest of the Alnico magnet family in bar form, Alnico 3 has even less magnetic pull than Alnico 2, making it especially responsive and dynamic. It produces soft, open lows, warm mids, and clear, shimmering highs\u2014perfect for bright, articulate tones. Interestingly, in rod form, Alnico 3 actually exhibits a bit more strength than Alnico 2. We often use Alnico 3 in vintage-style <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-tele-broadcaster-set\/\">Broadcaster<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/iv58-set\/\">IV58-humbucker<\/a> pickups to deliver a crisp, glassy character.<\/p><p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1685\"><strong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1709\">Alnico 4<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"2159\">Sitting between Alnico 2 and Alnico 5 in terms of strength, Alnico 4 provides one of the most balanced tonal profiles. It tightens up the bass and treble compared to Alnico 2, while offering a more even and neutral midrange. The highs are smoother than those produced by Alnico 5, making it a great choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-paf-set-alnico-2-4-or-5\/\">humbuckers<\/a> and P90s where clarity and control are key. Alnico 4 is excellent for taming overwound pickups without losing definition. We currently offer Alnico 4-magnets in our <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-paf-set-alnico-2-4-or-5\/\">PAF<\/a>&#8211; and <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-hot-strat-bridge-paf-hss-set\/\">HSS<\/a> sets<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2183\">Alnico 5<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2639\">The most commonly used magnet in our pickups, Alnico 5 is known for its punchy, dynamic character. In rod form, it\u2019s a staple of the classic Fender sound, offering extended lows, chimey highs, and balanced mids. It provides that signature sparkle and openness that defines many Strat, Tele, and Bass tones. In humbuckers, Alnico 5 tends to brighten the overall response, which is why we use it in our high-output models and most of our F-style pickups to retain clarity and articulation.<\/p><p>Some of the pickups we offer in Alnico 5 is the <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/standard-p90-set\/\">P90<\/a>&#8216;s, <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/shop\/?e-filter-48a7b8b-product_cat=stratocaster\">Stratocaster<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/the-moose-pickup-set\/\">The Moose<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/chunky-t-set\/\">Chunky T<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/63-jazzmaster-set\/\">&#8217;63 Jazzmasters<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3772\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3772\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why does the DC resistance look so different depending on the pickup type? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3772\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9649f45 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9649f45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3772\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e596b92 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e596b92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e40824 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e40824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Alright, this one&#8217;s a confusing topic.<\/strong><br \/>You can read about the DC-resistance of a <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-paf-set-alnico-2-4-or-5\/\">PAF-pickup<\/a> that has around 8k in resistance whilst the <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-tele-broadcaster-set\/\">Broadcaster<\/a> bridge has 8.7k dc. However, as guitarist we know that the PAF-humbucker will be a louder and stronger pickup.<br \/><br \/><strong>So, why is this?<\/strong><br \/>Well, the PAF first of all is wound with a thicker wire (AWG 42) in comparison to the Broadcaster bridge (AWG 43). A thicker wire will give a lower DC-resistance value in opposition to the thinner wire. This example is perfectly illustrated by our &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/charlie-t-broadcaster-set\/\">The Charlie<\/a>&#8221; (AWG 38) pickup that sports a 3.2k DC resistance whilst being just as hot as the <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/standard-p90-set\/\">P90<\/a> (AWG 42) at 8k. Secondly the type of magnet and it&#8217;s dimensions also affects the tone of the pickup. While the Broadcaster has six individual Alnico 3 pole-piece magnets\u00a0 the PAF has a larger, long bar magnet that has a larger magnetic force &#8211; resulting in a stronger (hotter) sound.<br \/><br \/>In summary, the DC-resistance can be a guide for you to understand how hot the pickup is, but it&#8217;s far from a perfect one. If you have any questions about the &#8220;loudless level&#8221; of your pickup before buying it, feel free to send me an <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/contact\/\">email<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3773\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3773\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does different baseplates affect the sound of the pickup? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3773\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d54d03 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d54d03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3773\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5215a83 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5215a83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75661fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75661fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Alright, here goes.<\/strong><\/p><p>A baseplate for your pickup &#8211; lets say for your strat or tele can possibly have three different functions. Let&#8217;s call this A, B and C.<\/p><p><strong>A: Ferromagnetic functions<\/strong> &#8211; which essentially means that the metal will amplify and stabilize the magnets total force, resulting in a stronger output giving the effect of a hotter wound pickup.<\/p><p>In our current offering, this would be the steel baseplates used in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/chunky-t-set\/\">Chunky T<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/strat-tele-hybrid-set-sst\/\">TSS<\/a>&#8211; and <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-tele-broadcaster-set\/\">Vintage Tele Broadcaster<\/a> sets.<\/p><p><strong>B: Electrodynamic functions<\/strong> &#8211; Baseplates made from steel, copper, brass, or aluminum can introduce eddy current interference. These eddy currents tend to shift the pickup\u2019s resonant frequencies downward, producing a fuller, warmer tone\u2014particularly noticeable in the bridge position. If you\u2019re aiming to adjust the tone of a single coil pickup without increasing the coil\u2019s inductance or the magnets\u2019 magnetic pull, our brass baseplates are excellent choices. While these materials can be highly effective with traditional single coil pickups that use Alnico slugs, their impact on other pickup designs can be unpredictable and, in some cases, detrimental.\u00a0<\/p><p>This would apply to the bridge of our <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/strat-tele-hybrid-set-sst\/\">TSS<\/a>&#8211; , <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-tele-broadcaster-set\/\">Vintage Broadcaster<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/vintage-hot-stratocaster-pickup-set-sss-configuration\/\">Vintage Hot Strats<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gramelguitars.com\/product\/chunky-t-set\/\">Chunky T<\/a> sets.<\/p><p><strong>C: Additional shielding<\/strong> &#8211; Having a baseplate on your telecaster or stratocaster bridge pickup will provide additional shielding &#8211; producing less unwanted noise.<\/p><p><strong>In conclusion &#8211;<\/strong> The steel plates exhibit A, B and C whilst the brass &#8211; only B and C.<\/p><p><strong><br \/>A quick rundown of the baseplates characteristics:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"209\">Brass Plates<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"510\"><li data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"326\"><p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"326\"><strong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"224\">Highs:<\/strong> Brass smooths out high frequencies, helping to tame brightness and deliver a more balanced top-end.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"421\"><p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"421\"><strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"338\">Mids:<\/strong> Enhances warmth in the midrange, complementing the Telecaster\u2019s signature twang.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"510\"><p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"510\"><strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"433\">Lows:<\/strong> Adds fullness to the low end, balancing sharper highs\u2014ideal for rhythm work.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"863\"><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"861\">Zinc-Plated Steel Plates<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1124\"><li data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"932\"><p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"932\"><strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"876\">Highs:<\/strong> Increases brightness for a sparkling, lively top-end.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1028\"><p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"944\">Mids:<\/strong> Offers a well-balanced midrange, keeping the guitar\u2019s twang clear and consistent.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1124\"><p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1124\"><strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1040\">Lows:<\/strong> Provides a stable low-end foundation, contributing to an overall well-rounded tone.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1158\"><strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1156\">Copper-Plated Steel Plates<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1411\"><li data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1236\"><p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1236\"><strong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1171\">Highs:<\/strong> Softens harsh high frequencies, reducing excessive brightness.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1326\"><p data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1326\"><strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1248\">Mids:<\/strong> Adds warmth and resonance to the mids, resulting in a fuller, richer sound.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1411\"><p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1338\">Lows:<\/strong> Enhances low-frequency response, adding depth and dimension to the tone.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbd059f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fbd059f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-056b099 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"056b099\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Didn't find what you were looking for?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5935ed4 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5935ed4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8211; 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