GUITAR
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT GUITAR FOR YOUR SOUND | Chris Rocha
As a church guitar player , finding the right guitar that fits your tone is crucial . It can make a significant difference in the sound you produce and ultimately affect the overall worship experience . When it comes to choosing the right type of guitar , there are two main options : guitars with humbuckers and single coil pickups . In this article , we ’ ll explore the differences between these two types of guitars and what to consider when picking the right type of guitar with the right type of pickups . I recently requested two guitars for this tour l ’ m currently on , a Penguin anniversary model from Gretsch and a Telecaster Ultra from Fender and they have both of these types of pickups . These guitars have truly impressed me so much and I love the wide variety of tones I ’ ve been able to get from each one .
Humbucker guitars , such as Gibson , PRS , and Gretsch , are known for their warm and fullbodied sound . These pickups have two coils that work together to cancel out any unwanted noise or hum , hence the name “ humbucker .” The sound produced by humbucker pickups is often described as thick and creamy , with a lot of sustain . This makes them popular among rock and metal guitar players , but they are also well suited for worship music . The pickup that has started to stand out recently is the humbucker Filter ’ Tron that Gretsch carries . Other companies have started to integrate this pickup into their guitar builds because it ’ s proven to provide a sound that ’ s perfect for worship . The Filter ’ Tron has a fatter sound combined with a harmonic chime that ’ s pretty glorious . I also like it because it matches my intense high-gain tones . I ’ ve noticed that when I ’ m playing through a single coil pickup my high gain tones tend to hit a brick wall and I can ’ t get the thickness of what I need , but not with the Filter ’ Tron That comes through right on . My Gretsch Penguin is the perfect example of this .
On the other hand , single coil pickup guitars , such as Fenders among other brands , have a brighter and more twangy sound . They are made up of a single magnet with a coil wrapped around it , which makes them more susceptible to electrical interference and noise . However , this also gives them a unique sound that is ideal for genres such as blues , country , and jazz . Single coil pickups are known for their clarity and definition , making them ideal for playing intricate melodies and lead lines . I ’ ve
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