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81distillate
Junior
Username: 81distillate

Post Number: 13
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 7:32 pm:   Edit Post

I have seen dummy coils before, like the MM Sterling has one under its MM pickup, but I dont really know what it is for, or what it can do to the tone. Can anyone explain this?
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6119
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 9:05 pm:   Edit Post

There's a nice post here in the Must Reads section on the subject of pickups. I think you might find it helpful.
funkyjazzjunky
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Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 53
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 2:51 pm:   Edit Post

Thank you Dave.

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