{"product_id":"patriot-decree-sb-open-pore-cherry-red","title":"Patriot Decree SB Open Pore Cherry Red","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMichael Kelly Patriot Decree SB Open Pore Cherry Red Electric Guitar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight slim-body construction. Rich open-pore Cherry Red styling. Dual humbuckers with eight pickup configurations. A versatile single-cut electric guitar designed for comfort, tone and modern performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michael Kelly Patriot Decree SB Open Pore Cherry Red is a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esolid-body electric guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines classic single-cut inspiration with a thinner, lightweight body, expanded pickup switching and a striking open-pore finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts slim mahogany body is topped with exotic sungkai and finished in \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Red Open Pore\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the natural texture and grain character of the wood to remain an important part of the instrument's appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath that finish is one of the Patriot Decree SB's biggest advantages: Michael Kelly's \u003cstrong\u003eGreat 8 Mod\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Rockfield Select Wound Custom humbuckers provide the guitar's primary voices, while individual mini-toggle coil-split switches expand the electronics beyond a traditional dual-humbucker configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the 3-way pickup selector, the system provides \u003cstrong\u003eeight pickup configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving players considerably more tonal flexibility from a single guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set-in mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, Modern C neck profile, 22 medium-jumbo frets, contoured heel, Tune-O-Matic bridge, string-through-body design and Grover tuning machines complete a performance-focused instrument suited to rock, blues, alternative, pop, worship, recording and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Michael Kelly Patriot Decree SB Work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB is a solid-body electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you pick or strum the strings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings Vibrate → Magnetic Pickups Capture the Vibrations → Guitar Electronics Route the Signal → Amplifier Produces the Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickups convert the strings' movement into an electrical signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat signal can then be sent through compatible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar amplifiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedalboards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffects processors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModeling systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio interfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the Patriot Decree SB from a basic two-humbucker guitar is the way those pickups can be configured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat 8 Mod – Eight Pickup Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB features Michael Kelly's \u003cstrong\u003eGreat 8 Mod\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Rockfield Humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Traditional 3-Way Pickup Selector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Individual Coil-Split Mini-Toggles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these controls provide access to \u003cstrong\u003eeight different pickup configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives players the ability to move between full humbucker operation and additional split-coil textures without changing guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor musicians who regularly move between rhythm, lead, clean and driven sounds during the same performance, that flexibility can be extremely useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Coil Splitting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA humbucker contains two coils working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoil splitting allows one of those coils to be switched out of the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn simple terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Humbucker → Both Coils Active\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplit Configuration → One Coil Active\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe split configuration creates a different tonal response from the full humbucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should not be considered identical to every purpose-built traditional single-coil pickup, but it provides a useful additional voice from the same pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Patriot Decree SB allows each humbucker to be controlled independently, you can create multiple combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRockfield Select 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guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen use the Great 8 switching to access additional textures when the arrangement calls for something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSlim, Lightweight Body\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest practical advantages of the Patriot Decree SB is its \u003cstrong\u003eslim-body architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional single-cut electric guitars can sometimes become relatively heavy during long performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SB design reduces body thickness and unnecessary bulk while retaining a full-scale electric-guitar playing platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat can be particularly valuable during:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong rehearsals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-set performances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorship services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheater productions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtended practice sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lighter guitar can make a significant difference after several hours of playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMahogany Body\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB uses a \u003cstrong\u003eslim mahogany body\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahogany is widely used in electric-guitar construction and provides a familiar foundation for a broad range of playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinner architecture helps distinguish the SB from heavier, full-thickness single-cut designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExotic Sungkai Top\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany body is paired with an \u003cstrong\u003eexotic sungkai top\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this model uses an open-pore finish, the wood itself becomes an important part of the visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of completely hiding the surface beneath an opaque gloss treatment, the finish allows the natural texture of the sungkai to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCherry Red Open-Pore Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Red Open Pore finish\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this version of the Patriot Decree SB a completely different personality from the Faded Black model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich red treatment emphasizes the texture of the wood rather than hiding it beneath a mirror-like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold without being overly glossy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful without covering the natural character of the wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern while retaining an organic, wood-focused appearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause wood is a natural material, grain patterns and visual characteristics can vary between individual instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose variations are part of the character of an open-pore guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSet-In Mahogany Neck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB features a \u003cstrong\u003eset-in mahogany neck\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of attaching the neck with a conventional bolt-on joint, the neck is permanently joined to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is paired with a \u003cstrong\u003econtoured heel\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping provide improved access as the fretting hand moves toward the upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern C Neck Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany neck uses Michael Kelly's \u003cstrong\u003eModern C profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA C-shaped profile provides a familiar playing surface suited to a wide variety of techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen chords\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarre chords\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhythm playing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues phrasing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is versatility rather than forcing the instrument into one specialized playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEbony Fingerboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB features an \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dark appearance creates an elegant contrast against the Cherry Red body while providing a smooth playing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony fingerboard also reinforces the guitar's upscale visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e22 Medium-Jumbo Frets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar features \u003cstrong\u003e22 medium-jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides plenty of range for both rhythm and lead playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-jumbo frets accommodate techniques including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eString bending\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammer-ons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull-offs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead passages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the contoured neck heel, the design provides useful access to the upper portion of the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTune-O-Matic Bridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB uses a \u003cstrong\u003eTune-O-Matic bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fixed bridge provides individual intonation adjustment and works with the guitar's string-through-body design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA qualified technician can adjust the bridge as part of a professional setup to optimize action and intonation for the player's preferred string gauge and playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eString-Through-Body Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strings anchor through the guitar's body rather than terminating at a conventional separate tailpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTune-O-Matic Bridge + String-Through-Body Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecreates a straightforward fixed-bridge platform without the additional moving components of a tremolo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who don't need a vibrato bridge, that simplicity can be particularly appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrover Tuning Machines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB features \u003cstrong\u003eGrover tuning machines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable tuning hardware is an important part of a performance-ready electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tuners work with the nut and bridge to allow precise adjustment of each string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat for Rock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-humbucker configuration gives the Patriot Decree SB a strong foundation for rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the full humbuckers for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven rhythm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower chords\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher-gain sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen engage the split configurations when you want a different response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat flexibility can reduce the need to change instruments during a performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat for Blues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues players often use pickup selection, volume and playing dynamics to move between rhythm and lead sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great 8 Mod gives the player additional pickup configurations directly from the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse fuller humbucker settings for thicker passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch to a split configuration for another texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperiment with different neck and bridge combinations to find the response that works with your amplifier and effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat for Alternative \u0026amp; Contemporary Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern guitar arrangements can move quickly between clean, ambient and heavily driven sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB provides a flexible electronic foundation for players who use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverdrive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmp modeling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-effects systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent pickup configurations can interact differently with effects, providing even more opportunities for sound design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat for Worship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern worship guitarists frequently need one instrument to cover several tonal roles during a single performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbient textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great 8 Mod provides multiple pickup configurations that can serve as different starting points for an effects-based rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcellent for Recording\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expanded switching is particularly useful in a studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of immediately changing guitars when recording another layer, change the pickup configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord the first rhythm track with full humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a split configuration for another layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect another combination for melodic parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose tonal differences can help multiple guitar tracks occupy their own space within a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Long Playing Sessions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Decree SB's thinner construction isn't just an aesthetic choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstrument weight can matter substantially for musicians playing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple sets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong rehearsals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorship services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheater productions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTour dates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim-body architecture is designed to reduce unnecessary bulk while maintaining a full-size electric-guitar platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct 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driven rhythm and lead sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlues Players\u003c\/strong\u003e — Expanded switching gives players additional tonal options without changing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGigging Musicians\u003c\/strong\u003e — The slim-body construction can make the guitar more comfortable during longer performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorship Guitarists\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multiple pickup configurations provide useful starting points for clean, ambient and driven effects rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative \u0026amp; Contemporary Players\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Great 8 Mod pairs particularly well with players who use pedals and effects to create multiple sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Musicians\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eight pickup configurations provide several ways to create contrasting guitar layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Who Prefer Fixed Bridges\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Tune-O-Matic and string-through-body architecture avoids the complexity of a tremolo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Who Want Humbuckers \u0026amp; Split-Coil Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Independent coil splitting expands the tonal range available from the two humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers Who Love Natural Wood Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Cherry Red Open Pore treatment lets the underlying wood character remain an important part of the guitar's appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Michael Kelly Patriot Decree SB Open Pore Cherry Red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a slim-body solid-body electric guitar featuring a mahogany body, sungkai top, set-in mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and dual Rockfield 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Each humbucker has its own coil-split mini-toggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does coil splitting do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt deactivates one coil of a humbucker, providing an additional tonal option that differs from the full humbucker configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a split humbucker sound exactly like a traditional single-coil pickup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. 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