what is the best brand of guitar pickup?
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EMG's ... especially 81's
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They are different models of guitar made by Fender.\n\nWikipedia claims that guitars from other manufacturers with similar features are also sometimes called Stratocasters, but guitar enthusiasts may frown on this.\n\nAs for the best electric guitar, that's been asked already:\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061123111153AAWA4mf\n\nIn my ill-informed opinion, it's your skills in making sound, not the instrument, that matters most. I could own the best guitar in the world and still suck. Jimmi Hendrix could pick up a guitar made from cheese and make it sound cool.
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P-90 single coil for les paul jr.\nhigh output sound!!!
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Hollowbody has a much richer sound.  The sound reverberates (i probably butchered the spelling) inside and vibrates the strings, which the pickups... pickup.  And you can hear it a little bit when not plugged in.  They're good for jazz, blues, ska, smooth jazz (ew) because they have a very smooth sound.  Not quite as clean like a solidbody, and not as rigid either.
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I think you probably want to stick with a recognized name.\nNot necessarily a Gibson or Fender, but someone who copies their designs for less money like Epiphone.\n\nI'd go to a guitar store, and pick up and play a selection of models.  If you can find an inexpensive one you like, great.  If you like something expensive like a Gibson Les Paul, go to a seller like http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ or similar and see what they have that's similar, but much less expensive.
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When you say 4 pickups, do you mean two single coils and a humbucker? (looks like two side by side)  Made by a company named Bentley.  Judging by what I see on ebay, if you paid more than $50 you paid too much.
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Guitar amp and keyboard centre\nSlap GAK into google\n(if your not an ebay kinda person)
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I believe Samick is a Korean company...their products in general are regarded as average...they do have some quality stuff, you just have to know what to look for. \n\nI own a Greg Benett bass (its made from Samick parts), which I love....but when i first got it, it wasn't all that. \n\nI replaced the pick-ups, to Bartolini, and now it really sounds sweeeeet! So there's your answer...if you like the guitar, and if its not to pricy, 1) buy it, then 2) modify it. Or 3) maybe it sounds great as is, but i doubt it\n\ncheers,\nBasshead35
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schecter makes a good 5 or 6 string, but if you are just starting out 4 string would be much more practical. In that instance, I recommend getting a Fender J bass.
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For a beginner I wouldn't go out and buy "the best" or most expensive. Get to learn it and make sure you like doing it before you spend any big money on it. Check your local guitar shops....they usually always have package deals for beginners (guitar and amp). I personally am a big fan of Jackson guitars and Peavey amps.
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Your local guitar store should have it. Guitar Center has stuff like that, and most locl places should carry it.
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Fender Squier is the best beginner brand. It comes from a well known and reliable company and supplys high quality instruments. Squier basically sells the 'standard' Fender instruments for a lower price (and of course the materials wouldn't be of that higher standard). A standard Fender Squier Stratocaster would cost around $129.99USD (http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/guitar/navigation?q=squier&x=0&y=0). You could also get a Gibson Les Paul Jr. which is I think basically a Gibson Les Paul except it's smaller, for $99.99
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The Schecter C-1 Blackjack or Classic are great versatile guitars and a terrific value.  They all come with top quality hardware such as real Duncan pickups and TonePros bridge and Grover tuners.  Can't beat all that for around $500 bucks.
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I say get a Fender Standard Strat because they are cheaper and to me they sound just as good.  But for like a hundred or so dollars more you could get the Buddy Guy Strat.  I love Buddy Guy by the way so that might have been biased.  haha...but definately consider the standard.
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Some decent new ones are the Fender DG22S, the Epiphone Hummingbird (a Sheryl Crow look-alike), Takamine G320, or the Washburn D10S. These range in price from $150 or so for the Fender to $300 or so for the Epiphone. Keep in mind that you get what you pay for. I am still playing the first guitar I ever bought (in 1980, its a used 1968 Martin D35 I paid $250 for). Don't be afraid to buy used for a first guitar. Older guitars tend to have more character if they've been taken care of...
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epiphone sg special pack- about 275 depending where you shop. \ntry musiciansfriend.com\ntheyve got lots of starter packs available in lots of different ranges.  \n\ni say the sg, because thats what i play, and it has treated me really well.
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I don't play, but I'll say Fender Strat or a Les Paul\n\nFavorate guitarists? I have three:\nAdrian Smith\nDave Murray\nJanick Gers\n\nUp the Irons!