Advanced Pickups

Toaster, Hi-Gain, Humbucker, Dots, Combo 400, E3, Acoustic, and Active Circuits.

Classes

E3 Pickups

A closer look at the E3 pickup used on Rickenbacker acoustics. When did it appear—and how was it installed on the guitar?

Active Circuits

This lesson examines Rickenbacker active circuits, including the unusual compressor used on the 370/12RM. Which Rickenbacker models featured active electronics?

Dots

A closer look at Toaster pickup “dots.” What caused these markings, and when did they appear on Rickenbacker pickups?

Combo 400 Pickups

A closer look at the Combo 400 pickup, one of the few non-proprietary designs used by Rickenbacker. What is it—and who manufactured it?

Acoustic Pickup

An unusual piece of Rickenbacker acoustic hardware. What pickup system is this—and how does it work?