This tunable pickup came as a byproduct of my sustainer research and development activities. Using a low inductance pickup for wide bandwidth, a transformer to step up the voltage output, and a tunable shaping circuit, it is possible to get a vast array of sounds from a single pickup. This video deals with the physics of the system, the actual construction of the pickup, transformer choice, and electronics design for the system. I also provide all of the necessary files free for personal, non-commercial use to the DIY community. I hope you like it!
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Pickup Physics and Equivalent Circuit
13:23 - Shaping Circuit
19:05 - Pickup Construction
28:56 - Sound Samples
30:05 Outro
In-depth videos on pickup construction (watch BOTH):
https://youtu.be/5LDmc8TkSKg
https://youtu.be/BNHUk-HfbY8
Repository with files for 3D printing, base plates, electronics, etc.:
https://github.com/brianthornock/TunablePickup