The DC resistance of the coil(s) isn't really the pickups 'output'. Magnetic field strength is more important but that's harder to measure so is seldom quoted. So many factors in why those two guitars sound different - the pickups, including DC resistanace, magnet type, field strength etc. is only a small part of it.
No matter how often this is pointed out, most people still want the resistance readings to be "output".
Maybe somebody could figure a way to actually measure output, once and for all.
No matter how often this is pointed out, most people still want the resistance readings to be "output".
Maybe somebody could figure a way to actually measure output, once and for all.
No matter how often this is pointed out, most people still want the resistance readings to be "output".
Maybe somebody could figure a way to actually measure output, once and for all.
Perhaps a simple RMS metering of the signal played into a DAW or recorder.
It is very simple to measure the actual output of a pickup using either a RMS voltmeter or an oscilloscope, the problem is all depends on how hard you pluck the string so in order for it to give meaningful results that can be used to compare pickups you need to have the exact same string vibrating at exactly the same amplitude and at exactly the same distance from the pickup - that's unfortunately not so simple to do!
Yup, I've hade the same thought.It is very simple to measure the actual output of a pickup using either a RMS voltmeter or an oscilloscope, the problem is all depends on how hard you pluck the string so in order for it to give meaningful results that can be used to compare pickups you need to have the exact same string vibrating at exactly the same amplitude and at exactly the same distance from the pickup - that's unfortunately not so simple to do!
None of these "simple solutions" sound simple. :wah
I think the simple answer is that it isn't simple - I guess that's why we measure dc resistance! Measuring RMS voltage is no more complicated than measuring resistance, you just connect up the meter in the same way, pluck the strings and read the output but as discussed the reading will depend on how hard the strings are plucked plus a bunch of other variables so it is pretty meaningless.
There are no answers, just better questions.
None of these "simple solutions" sound simple. :wah
It's no secret then why DC resistance caught on as a measure of pickups output. It's static!
I don't know if you quoting "simple solutions" refers to my posts? I was trying to make it clear that there's probably no point in doing it (not simple), but I was just having a bit of fun with a thought.None of these "simple solutions" sound simple. :wah