From Hendrix to Van Halen: The Real Story Behind Slanted Guitar Pickups
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From Hendrix to Van Halen: The Real Story Behind Slanted Guitar Pickups

2025-07-25
Angled pickups on Fender guitars aren't just stylistic—they enhance tone by balancing bass on lower strings and treble on higher strings. This design feature dates back to Leo Fender's original concepts and has been embraced by legends like Van Halen and Hendrix. More at:https://www.samash.com/spotlight/why-some-guitars-have-slanted-or-angled-pickups Sam Ash City: Hicksville Address: 278 Duffy Ave Website: https://www.samash.com/
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