June Mod Of The Month – The Gradual Tap
For June, we’re doing a nice and easy way to get a plethora of tones out of your humbucker. This month, we’re talking about the Gradual Tap* Mod. This mod utilizes […]
How Do Blade Switches Work?
3-Way, 4-Way, 5-Way, Toggle, Blade, Rotary – There’s a lot of switches available for your electric guitar. Some come in a variety of designs and can introduce some new functionality […]
All About Alnico!
In this day and age of the electric guitar, we’ve pretty much seen it all. AlNiCo 2-8, Ceramic, Samarium Cobalt – guitarists and innovators are always trying new things to […]
May Mod Of The Month – Series / Parallel Humbucker Wiring
All of our humbuckers are wired in series, which means one coil’s output goes into another’s input. This explains why all humbuckers sound big, bold, and beefy. But, what if you […]
The Bright Switch
The Bright Switch is an easy modification you can add to any guitar that will make you say “wow!” as soon as you activate it. To install it, you only […]
Get Better At Soldering: 6 Tips & Tricks
I remember learning how to solder like it was yesterday. What I remember most is just feeling awkward, like watching a baby deer trying to walk for the first time. Soldering is one […]
Push-Pull Pot Power!
A Push-Pull Pot can add a ton of versatility to your guitar! They are a great way to add a switch, or other cool mods without modifying your guitar too much. […]
Lindy’s Fralin’s Original Winding Machine
I’m super excited about writing this post. This post highlights Lindy’s original hand-built winding machine. Basically, this post not only showcases a part of history, but it also serves to showcase something […]
4-Way Switching For Your Tele
We get asked about 4-way Switching a lot. It’s a simple mod that puts your pickups in Series instead of Parallel on your Telecaster. Using the 4-way switching modification, you can […]
How Do Volume and Tone Pots Work For Guitar?
Volume and tone pots play a crucial role in your guitar’s sound and setup. By learning more about these pots, you can ensure you choose the right type and value […]
What’s The Deal With Pickup Polarity?
Imagine this heartbreaking scenario: you just purchased a Bridge pickup for your guitar. You’re excited to throw it in and rock out, so you get it installed and plug it […]
Tech Tips With Lindy – Part 1
TECH TIPS, WITH LINDY In this interview, Lindy talks about a few frequently asked questions that get asked at Fralin Pickups. From soldering techniques to pre-tinning, to wiring tips and […]