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Guitar pick-up
A guitar pick-up converts string vibration into an electrical signal.
Also called: Pickup
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Pick-ups are central to electric guitar and bass recording. Their type and placement affect level, tone, noise, and how the signal responds to amps and effects.
Topics
Technological developmentsRecordingHardware
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.