Guitar Pick Ups Handbook

The pick-up may be a humble piece of technology, yet without it there would be no electric guitars.  In "The Guitar Pick-Ups Handbook" guitarist and author Dave Hunter explores the history of the transducer that captures mechanical vibrations, from its beginnings in the early 20th century through the present day.  He explains why different designs affect the sound of classic electric guitars, and provides complementary aural demonstrations on a specially recorded accompanying CD.  Paper (256 p.) and CD.