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manXcat
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07/13/2022 9:14 pm
Originally Posted by: mcharb72

Anyone can point out a good reference book on electric guitar electronics. I want to start tinkering with my guitar, and would like a primer on pickups (winding, wires, grounding, coil splitting), switch and pots.

I would also be looking for a good book on how to set up a guitar: truss rod adjustment, tonality, recommended action, bridge saddles, etc.

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This is arguably the best book to start with. Essential if you intend doing your own setups. I bought my copy shortly after kicking off back in late 2017. Would buy the same again.[br][br]Supplement it with StewMac's You Tube channel videos and you've got most things guitar covered. Also check out Seymour Duncan's website for pickup installation and setup 101. They've recently revamped their website to include superb tutorials as well as access to a number of typical guitar config wiring guides which you can download for reference.