Active vs. Passive Pickups: What's the Difference? Which Is Best?

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Winter NAMM 2010: Fender American Special Telecaster

EMG DG20 David Gilmour Signature Pre-Wired Pickguard - White Pearl

Summer NAMM 2007: Fender Jim Root Telecaster

High-output Humbucking Pickup

EMG 85 Active Alnico Bridge/Neck Humbucker Guitar Pickup - Black

Winter NAMM 2012: Fender Select Jazz Bass

Winter NAMM 2011: Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster

Winter NAMM 2013: Fender Excelsior Pro

EMG 81 Active Ceramic Bridge Humbucker Guitar Pickup - Black

Winter NAMM 2012: Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar

Winter NAMM 2007: Fender Jazz Bass 24 V