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 PUSHMATIC BULLDOG ITE 20 Amp Single Pole P120 BREAKER $12.95 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 9m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 Original ZINSCO single pole 20 Amp breaker $5.99 Time Remaining: 12h 55m |
 GE Q Line THQP 15 Amp Single Pole Circuit Breaker NEW $5.99 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 45m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 XO BREAKER 15 Amp Single Pole Square D Cutler Hammer $16.95 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 49m Buy It Now for only: $16.95 |
 zinsco type Q single pole 20 amp breaker new $23.00 Time Remaining: 5h 36m Buy It Now for only: $26.50 |
 Leviton 2720 Locking receptacle single 30 amp L15 30R 3 phase 4 wire $17.95 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 17m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 |
 XO BREAKER 20 Amp Single Pole Square D Cutler Hammer $39.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 48m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 Siemens Q1515 Two 15 Amp Single Pole 120 Volt Circuit Breaker $19.15 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 14m Buy It Now for only: $19.15 |
 Circuit Breaker 30 Amp Pushmatic Single pole P130 $9.95 Time Remaining: 10h 2m |
 ZINSCO 20 Amp Twin Single Pole 3 4 BREAKERS R38 $15.00 Time Remaining: 8d 3h 2m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Circuit Breaker Type Z UBI 20 amp Twin Single Pole $17.50 Time Remaining: 9d 2h 36m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 WADSWORTH BREAKER Single Pole TWIN 15 Amp 1515 $35.00 Time Remaining: 9d 8h 6m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 Circuit Breaker 3 15 Amp Federal Pacific Single pole Thin $9.95 Time Remaining: 10h 3m |
 FEDERAL PACIFIC Stab Lok 15 Amp Single Pole 1 2 BREAKER Older Style $4.95 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 46m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 SINGLE RECEPTACLE OUTLET 15A AMP 125V LIGHT ALMOND $2.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 51m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 Power First Single Outlet GFCI Adapter 5YL4315 Amps 120V 100NEW+FAST SHIPPING $14.95 Time Remaining: 19d 6h 7m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 federal pacific 20 amp single pole bolt on breaker $27.00 Time Remaining: 5h 34m Buy It Now for only: $29.70 |
 GE THQL1115GFP 15 AMP GFCI BREAKER 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER SINGLE POLE $24.99 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 35m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 ZINSCO 20 Amp Twin Single Pole 3 4 BREAKER R38 RC38 $19.95 Time Remaining: 16d 21h 44m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 ZINSCO 15 Amp Single Pole Full Size BREAKER Type Q $9.95 Time Remaining: 17d 12h 22m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 Federal Pacific 20 amp Single Pole STAB LOK made in USA $12.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 56m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 XO BREAKER 20 Amp Single Pole Square D Cutler Hammer 1 2 $30.00 Time Remaining: 10d 23h 29m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 CARLON 50amp Single gang non metal weatherproof cover $4.50 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 54m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 Cooper 9501WG Aspire White Satin Single Pole Switch w Ground 15 Amp 120 277V $6.99 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 23m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 cutler hammer 20 amp BR SINGLE POLE ARC FAULT CIRCUIT BREAKER $22.00 Time Remaining: 5h 48m Buy It Now for only: $24.50 |
 Leviton Ivory Receptacle Single Outlet 6 15 15 Amp 250V $2.89 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 21m Buy It Now for only: $2.89 |
 15 AMP FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok BREAKER FPE $9.95 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 27m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 20 AMP FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok BREAKER FPE $9.95 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 34m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 5 Amp Preset Dimmer DVW 600PH single Pole Black $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 41m |
 ZINSCO 15 Amp Single Pole Full Size BREAKER Type Q $9.95 Time Remaining: 13h 29m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 Used LL 4485 Single Square D Breaker 20 Amp 317 1 $2.95 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $2.95 |
 Used NE 7378 Single Square D Breaker 20 Amp 317 2 $3.95 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.95 |
 2 ZINSCO 15 20 Amp Twin Single Pole 3 4 BREAKERS R38 $19.95 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 47m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 |
 20 AMP FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok 1 Thin BREAKER FPE $8.95 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 39m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 |
 30 AMP FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok 1 Thin BREAKER FPE $8.95 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 45m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 |
 35 AMP FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok 1 Thin BREAKER FPE $9.95 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 51m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 cutler hammer CH120GF single pole 20 amp ground fault breaker NEW PLUG IN $20.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 16m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 |
 Leviton Single Pole Ivory Toggle Wall Light Switch 15 Amp 120 Vac USA Made $1.15 Time Remaining: 18d 4h 14m Buy It Now for only: $1.15 |
 New ITE Pushmatic P115 Single Pole 15amp Breaker $12.49 Time Remaining: 6d 6h 13m Buy It Now for only: $12.49 |
 XO BREAKER 15 Amp Single Pole Square D Cutler Hammer $12.95 Time Remaining: 11d 14h 23m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 Original Wadsworth single pole 20 Amp breaker $5.99 Time Remaining: 12h 57m |
 Schneider CIRCUIT BREAKER one pole 20 amps QP single plug in Q120 120 240V AC DC $10.26 Time Remaining: 9d 22h 52m Buy It Now for only: $10.26 |
 Wadsworth circuit Breaker 1 Pole 20 Amp single pole $12.99 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 20m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Leviton Single Pole Rotary Appliance Switch 3 Amp 125V $2.95 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 40m Buy It Now for only: $2.95 |
 Timex Single Setting Timer 1875 Watts 15 Amps $8.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 21m |
 FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok 15 AMP BREAKER FPE $5.95 Time Remaining: 28d 44m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok 20 AMP BREAKER FPE $5.95 Time Remaining: 28d 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok 40 AMP BREAKER FPE $7.95 Time Remaining: 28d 55m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 20amp Double Single pole GTE Sylvania 120 240volt circuit breaker Used Slim $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 53m |
 FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok 15 AMP BREAKER FPE $7.95 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 15m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Lot of 5 FEDERAL PACIFIC Stab Lok 20 Amp Single Pole 1 2 Thin BREAKERs NC $24.95 Time Remaining: 10d 6h 14m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 Leviton 20 Amp 250 Volt Single Receptacle Ivory $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 1m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 PUSHMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKER REPLACEMENTS SINGLE POLE 15 20 AMP TYPE P $32.50 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 53m |
 Set of TWO FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Single Pole Stab Lok 1520 AMP BREAKER FPE $8.95 Time Remaining: 28d 39m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 |
 PS Ivory Receptacle Single Outlet 15 Amp Spec Grade $1.99 Time Remaining: 24d 5h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1.99 |
 ITE 20 Amp Twin Single Pole Circuit Breaker QT1 2020 EQ T $30.00 Time Remaining: 9d 6h 26m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 pushmatic breaker p115 single pole 15 amp new in box $13.00 Time Remaining: 5h 52m Buy It Now for only: $14.50 |
 Square D by Schneider Electric QO Qwik Gard 20 Amp Single Pole GFCI Circuit Brkr $42.99 Time Remaining: 14d 3h 51m Buy It Now for only: $42.99 |
 NEW IN BOX PASS SEYMOUR LEGRAND 8301 I SINGLE RECEPTACLE 20 AMP 125V IVORY $6.78 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 33m Buy It Now for only: $6.78 |
 5 Amp Preset Dimmer DVW 600PH single Pole Black $11.00 Time Remaining: 8d 4h 37m Buy It Now for only: $11.00 |
 Pushmatic 15 Amp single pole GFCI circuit breaker P115GF $29.95 Time Remaining: 11h 10m |
 ZINSCO 20 Amp Single Pole Full Size BREAKER Type Q $12.95 Time Remaining: 28d 10h 35m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 FEDERAL PACIFIC Stab Lok 20 Amp Single Pole 1 BREAKER Older Style $4.95 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 30m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 PUSHMATIC TWIN 20 AMP TANDEM TWIN BREAKER P2020 single pole $58.00 Time Remaining: 23d 6h 30m Buy It Now for only: $58.00 |
 GE 20 amp Bolt on circuit breakers 3 Single pole 1 Double Pole $15.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 12m |
 Federal Pacific FPE 15 amp Single Pole Thin Breaker $6.00 Time Remaining: 26d 1h 28m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 GE THQP120 SINGLE POLE 20 AMP THIN SERIES BREAKER $5.99 Time Remaining: 7d 14h 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Arrow Hart 5721 Single Receptacle Side Wired Type 2 Pole 3 Wire 20amp 125V 5 20R $6.99 Time Remaining: 27d 8h 20m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 LOT 5 Leviton 161 05371 000 Single Receptacle Flush 30Amp $19.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 3m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 ZINSCO 15 Amp Twin Single Pole Half Size BREAKER R38 AL $12.95 Time Remaining: 27d 9h 54m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB LOC 15 AMP SINGLE POLE BREAKER $8.00 Time Remaining: 13d 6h 36m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 XO BREAKER 15 Amp Single Pole Square D Cutler Hammer 1 2 $15.00 Time Remaining: 10d 23h 29m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 XANTREX Outback solar DC breaker OBB 50 single post OBDC50 50 AMP $25.00 Time Remaining: 8h 42m |
 ZINSCO 20 Amp Single Pole Full Size BREAKER Type Q ubi $14.00 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 4m Buy It Now for only: $14.00 |
 ZINSCO CIRCUIT BREAKER 15 AMP Single Pole 120 vac Q 15CS Sale $25.00 Time Remaining: 14h 45m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
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Electric Guitar Clinic: Would you like single coils or humbuckers with that?
In this article we will take a look at some of the differences between Humbucking pickups and Single Coil pickups, both technically and tonally. Many think, "Isn't a Humbucker just two Single Coils side by side?" The answer is both yes and no as they both yield quite different tonal and technical characteristics. There have been many attempts to harness both sounds in one guitar or pickup, but the general consensus is that a guitar is either a Humbucking guitar or a Single Coil. Like they say, you can't have your cake and eat it too.
How a Pickup Works
To start out, let's talk a little about how a pickup works. A guitar pickup is essentially a magnet that creates a magnetic field right above the pickup. The magnet picks up the vibrations of the strings and sends the signal to your amplifier to be amplified. Most pickups in electric guitars are passive which means that they don't have any kind of pre-amp and it is the amplifiers job to boost the signal. Contrastingly, an active pickup uses weaker magnets than passive pickups but has a pre-amp to boost the signal output to a reasonable level. Active pickups are most common in acoustic guitars but can be found in a few electric guitars as well.
Single Coils: The First Pickups
Single Coils were the first pickups. The first single coil guitar pickups came in the late 1920's. A single coil pickup, as the name implies, is made up of a single coil of wire wrapped in one direction (either clockwise or counter clockwise) around the pole pieces. The pole pieces are the circular metal pieces under each string. One of the problems in early single coil pickups was that they picked up a lot of electromagnetic interference from other electric machinery or radio waves, which caused a buzz or hum
Why Humbuckers Were Invented
Humbuckers were invented to cancel out the electromagnetic interference. They use two coils, which are wrapped in opposing directions to give each coil opposing polarity. This would cancel out the electromagnetic interference and help get rid of the hum, thus creating a "hum-bucking" pickup. Humbuckers did not start showing up in guitars until the mid 1950's. When it comes to tonal differences, it gets a little harder to explain and really comes down to personal opinions and preferences.
Common Misconceptions About Humbackers
Many people think humbuckers are for distortion and overdrive, and single coils are for clean patches. This isn't necessarily the case because many guitarists use single coils for high gain distortion and others use humbuckers exclusively for clean tone. Humbuckers tend to be hotter pickups because they utilize two coils which does make them easier to distort. However, many jazz box guitars have humbuckers and are almost always used for a clean patch. They produce a thicker and darker clean tone than single coils do. The clean from single coils is a more sparkly high type clean that is often associated with country or "Eric Clapton Style" blues. They also are not as quick to overdrive as humbuckers. When single coils are played through a smooth tube overdrive, you can still hear the clean coming through where it gets lost with a humbucker.
Typical Guitars that use Humbuckers
Typical guitars that use humbuckers are the Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG, most PRS models, most Ibanez guitars, and almost all hollow body Guild's and Gretch's. The most common single coil guitars are the Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster.
Increased Versatility of Both
Over the years, each style of pickup has become more versatile. Some humbuckers have the option of coil splitting or tapping. This is the ability to essentially shut off one of the coils in the pickup which can provide a fairly good representation of a single coil pickup. Single coils have gotten much better about electromagnetic interference and there are several "noiseless" single coil pickups available. However, this does not solve the single coil vs. humbucker conundrum because you only get a solid emulation.
The "Fat Strat"
Fender has attempted to solve the problem by creating the "Fat Strat," which utilizes a humbucking pickup at the bridge and two single coil pickups in the usual Stratocaster location. It does thicken the sound when using the humbucker, but there isn't the option running two humbuckers together as you can in a Gibson Les Paul or SG for a truly saturated overdrive. The guitar also loses some of the ability to get the really twangy bridge sound you can achieve with the single coil pickup.
Single coils and humbuckers are very different animals, and if you want both sounds, you need two guitars. If you need to choose one guitar, the best way to go about it is to go play several different guitars with different pickups through different amps and choose the one you like best.
About the Author
Matt Griffith, born and raised in Western Colorado, made the leap to move to Nashville 5 months ago to pursue a career in music along with the thousands of other hopefuls that call Music City home. Matt loves electric guitars and is currently playing lead guitar for the band Brookline. He writes electric guitar reviews for Music Gear Review.