How To Store Your Unused Pickups
So, you just bought some Fralin Pickups and installed them on your guitar. Congratulations! What do you do with your old pickups? What’s the best way to store your unused […]
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So, you just bought some Fralin Pickups and installed them on your guitar. Congratulations! What do you do with your old pickups? What’s the best way to store your unused […]
READ ARTICLEToday, we’re tackling a question we often get asked: Which of your pickups has the most sustain? If you’re looking for the short answer, it’s this: pickups don’t really affect your […]
READ ARTICLETelecasters are super versatile instruments, and can be wired in a variety of different ways. Check them out here!
READ ARTICLE3-Way Toggle Switches are very simple to install...if you understand them! Learn about Toggle Switches so you never have to reference a diagram again!
READ ARTICLEOur newest addition to our Fralin'Tron pickups has finally arrived - our branded "FRALIN - EST. 1989" covers are now in stock.
READ ARTICLEOur new Fralin branded Wide Range Humbucker Covers are in stock!
READ ARTICLEOptimizing your guitar's tone is as simple as adjusting your pickups' string balance. These steps help you get the most out of your pickups.
READ ARTICLEYour Instrument's Fingerboard Radius is an important part of your instrument, especially when it comes to selecting Pickup Magnet Stagger!
READ ARTICLELearn how to match different manufacturer's humbucker color codes with our easy guide.
READ ARTICLELearn how to efficiently and safely remove metal filings from your guitar (or bass) pickup's magnets!
READ ARTICLEThis week, Lindy spoke with Zac Childs of TrueTone Lounge to discuss the creation of the business - from rewinding old pickups to inventing new designs, to where we are as a company today.
READ ARTICLEIn this article, we discuss Strats with a Humbucker in the Bridge (HSS)! There are a few tips and tricks for interesting HSS wiring, so read on!
READ ARTICLEToday, we're discussing some exciting and unique ways to approach Coil Splitting with Humbuckers!
READ ARTICLELindy Fralin sat down for a fun and informative interview with David Friedman and Marc Huzansky of the Tone-Talk Podcast. Check it out here:LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS
READ ARTICLEA few weeks ago, we discussed how to reverse your pickup’s phase by examining the different properties that combine to create the pickup’s overall phase. We explored reversing the phase […]
READ ARTICLEThere are many ways to wire up a tone pot, and it can be confusing deciding which one to choose. Different eras of wiring produce different tones, as Modern wiring […]
READ ARTICLEInstalling Telecaster Pickups can be a tricky business. Installing the Bridge pickup alone can give you sweaty palms. Even worse, if those sweaty palms lead to a slip, you can […]
READ ARTICLEWe frequently get asked about pot values when a customer orders one of our Prewired Telecaster Control Plates or Prewired Pickguards. Pot value has a significant impact on your instrument’s […]
READ ARTICLEPush-Pull pot mods are a quick way to add new tones and a fresh new take on your guitar. Push-Pull modifications can open up a new world of tonal personality […]
READ ARTICLEReversing the polarity of a Humbucker is a relatively simple task when compared to a single-coil pickup like a Stratocaster or Telecaster pickup. When changing the phase of a single-coil […]
READ ARTICLEThis is Part 1 of a 2-part series on reversing pickup polarity. This article focuses on Single Coil Pickups. For Humbuckers, see Part 2.Needing to reverse your pickup’s phase is […]
READ ARTICLE’50s Wiring vs. Modern Wiring – What Gives?If you have a Les Paul® or Telecaster Deluxe, chances are you have run into this thing called “’50s Wiring“. What is it? […]
READ ARTICLEIt’s no secret that the Fender Stratocaster® is one of the most popular guitar models of all time. Because of this, we sell a lot of Strat pickups. Our most […]
READ ARTICLEHey again! Today, we’re discussing the ‘Half Blender Pot’ modification. This variation of the popular Blender Pot modification is incredibly useful and simple to use – all that’s required is […]
READ ARTICLEA question we get asked often is, “what does overwinding a pickup do?” or, “what does underwinding a pickup do?” It’s a simple question, with a slightly complicated answer. Fortunately, […]
READ ARTICLENashville Telecasters are an interesting hybrid of two of the most popular guitar styles out there. Nashville Teles offer a Telecaster body and feel, and Stratocaster pickup layout. By adding […]
READ ARTICLEWell, we made it. 30 years strong!We’ve come a long way: from humble beginnings to now – one of the best-known guitar pickup makers in the world. Since 1989, we’ve […]
READ ARTICLEWe’re excited. You should be, too. Lindy finally pulled the trigger on something he has always wanted – a Push-Pull Blender Pot. This custom pot can add a load of […]
READ ARTICLEWax Potting is an essential part of the pickup-making process. At Fralin Pickups, it is the last step of the manufacturing process before it goes to the shipping room. It […]
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