Munurmunuh Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 This is possible, but there are lots of different constructions. Some are practically impossible, some are nearly doable. Pictures are always helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 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... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beans-on-toast Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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