Stefanogregori Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hi all, Quick question, can changing/upgrading pickups improve sustain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Sustain is generated by the strings and the instrument. The pickups just translate the sustain into an electric signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanogregori Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks. I was just wondering if a more sensitive pickup would be able to amplify more sustain. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 [quote name='Stefanogregori' timestamp='1447775242' post='2910242'] Thanks. I was just wondering if a more sensitive pickup would be able to amplify more sustain. Cheers [/quote] Turning your amp up ought to do the same thing. Sustain is more than just a function of amplifying the strings' vibrations - the stiffness of the neck and lack of dead spots are important aspects. A decent compressor would help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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