This is one of the most common questions we receive, and there's never an easy one-size-fits-all answer. Since this is such an important question, we recommend this article to learn about different types of pickups, what they do, and how to choose the best fit for your needs.

We put a lot of work into making our pickups as reliable and consistent as possible. For the best results from your pickup, we recommend a professional installation. A professional installation is also required for certain warranty claims.

Our magnetic pickups have their pole pieces set from the factory for bronze-based strings. So the B-pole piece is either set lower than the others (M1, M1A) or removed entirely (M80) to provide even string output. For more information on adjusting your balance for different strings, check out this video.