Parts Archives - Killer Guitar Rigs

7 Best Humbucker Pickups (2023) Fat Tone Without the Interference

September 29, 2023November 10, 2023 Rodrigo Sanchez 19 min read

We’re sure you’ll find something in our hand picked selection of the best humbucker pickups to elevate your tone to new heights.

7 Best Passive Pickups for Metal (2023)

September 27, 2023November 4, 2023 Rodrigo Sanchez 20 min read

We round up our 7 top choices for the best passive pickups for metal – you don’t need an active pickup to chug!

7 Best Acoustic Guitar Pickups (2023)

September 18, 2023November 8, 2023 Simon Morgan 20 min read

We round up the 7 best acoustic guitar pickups on the market today, with some fairly predictable brands – and a few surprises!

7 Best Les Paul Pickups by Genre (2023)

May 29, 2023December 3, 2023 Martin Holland 22 min read

Putting the best pickups for your style of music – from Jazz to Thrash – will help you zero in on that LP magic!

5 Best Stratocaster Bridges (2023) Your Tone, Only Better

May 15, 2023November 4, 2023 Rodrigo Sanchez 20 min read

One of the first Strat mods people tend to do is upgrading the bridge – we walk you through our picks for the 5 best Stratocaster bridges.

7 Best Locking Tuners [2023] – Strat/Tele/LP/PRS/Ibanez/Acoustic

February 23, 2023November 8, 2023 Simon Morgan 30 min read

For many players, the first thing they do with a new guitar is drop in some locking tuners. We look at your options depending on what model of guitar you have.

Ultimate Epiphone Les Paul Upgrade Guide [2023] Best Les Paul Mods

January 21, 2023October 20, 2023 Martin Holland 20 min read

In our Epiphone Les Paul Upgrade Guide, we go through every option for Les Paul mods, helping you fix only what needs it.

Pickups: Humbuckers vs. P90s – How they sound different and why!

December 12, 2022October 20, 2023 Simon Morgan 16 min read

We compare humbuckers and P90s, and explain why these pickups sound different, why you would use one over the other, plus our top picks!

7 Best Telecaster Pickups (2023) – Dial in Your Twang!

November 21, 2022November 5, 2023 Rodrigo Sanchez 20 min read

The Best Telecaster Pickups will allow you to take what you like about a telecaster’s tone and turn it up! Check out our picks.

7 Best Strat Pickups (2023) That Enhance Tone

November 21, 2022November 11, 2023 Rodrigo Sanchez 19 min read

If you’re trying to get the most out of your strat – we have the guide for you! Check out the 7 best strat pickups on the market today!

Strat Mods – Ultimate Stratocaster Upgrades Guide (2023)

September 12, 2022October 20, 2023 Simon Morgan 22 min read

We go through all your strat mod and upgrade options for upgrading a strat, Fender, Squire or other from headstock to strap locks!

Ultimate Guide To Guitar Part Names: Everything You Need To Know

June 29, 2022November 25, 2023 Suyasha Sengupta 28 min read

In our guide to guitar part names, we walk you through every different part that makes up a guitar, from headstock to strap lock.

Single Coil vs. Humbuckers: Choose The Right Pickup!

June 24, 2022October 20, 2023 Simon Morgan 16 min read

Choosing between single coil and humbucker pickups will have a massive difference on your sound. We explain why!