Can a humbucker to turned into two single coil pickups

[Guest]

Would it be possible to take a humbucker, say an MFD from a G&L L-2000, take it apart, separate the two coils and then fit them in a pair of large single coil shells?

[itu]

This is possible, but there are lots of different constructions. Some are practically impossible, some are nearly doable. Pictures are always helpful.

[Guest]

32 minutes ago, itu said:

This is possible, but there are lots of different constructions. Some are practically impossible, some are nearly doable. Pictures are always helpful.

 

Best I can find for the bass MFD humbuckers

 

[itu]

But that's good!

You need new baseplates to replace that one copper coloured one. The coils have already four wires, the set just needs some tinkering.

If you want 3D-printed mic cases, contact someone local who can measure the coils and print parts - which do not have to be black...

[beans-on-toast]

It depends on the pickup. If the four wires can be brought out, the coils can be wired in series, parallel, or anti-parallel (humbucking). Guitar players use switches to select these various options, search for wiring diagrams. Each option is tonally different.

[BigRedX]

Most humbuckers only use a single magnet orientated so that the pole-pieces for one coil are N and for the others are S. Therefore if you want to physically separate the the two halves of the humbucker you may well need to buy a second magnet of equal type and strength for one of the coils.