optical pickups

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djQUAN said:
hmmm, just wondering, what difference does it make in comparison to traditional pickups?(other than it can be used with non metal strings....)
I've heard a few soundclips, but they vary too much to be able to say, they sound like ......
But I am interested in trying some. As ther is no magnetic "pull" on the strings from conventional pickups the higher harmonic content and sustain are said to be much greater.

I spoke with my luthier today and he's willing to supply a neck for the spare unfinished body I have to try a set of Lightwaves out. I just have to find the money for a set now.
 
A modern version......

There's much more modern light sensor pickups out there, but I'll be damned if I have been able to find them.
I've seen them in Popular Science and on several TV programs.

The modern ones use lasers and I must say the samples I heard on TV proved they completely blow away passive and active pickups.

No noise, absolutely no sustain cut out or phasing and the utmost tonal purity.

Thing is, I can't find the damn things anywhere!

Hey if anybody knows, clue me in. Until then, guess I'll keep searching......
 
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