There are two main ways to test if a guitar pickup is working:
1. Use a multimeter. A multimeter is a device that can be used to measure electrical properties, such as voltage, current, and resistance. To test a guitar pickup with a multimeter, you will need to set the multimeter to measure resistance.
Once the multimeter is set to measure resistance, connect one of the multimeter leads to the hot wire of the pickup and the other multimeter lead to the ground wire of the pickup. If the pickup is working, the multimeter should display a reading of between 2 and 10 kilo-ohms.
If the multimeter does not display a reading, or if the reading is outside of the 2-10 kilo-ohm range, then the pickup is not working properly.
2. Connect the pickup to an amplifier. Another way to test a guitar pickup is to connect it to an amplifier. If the pickup is working, you should hear a sound when you strum the strings.
If you do not hear a sound, or if the sound is distorted, then the pickup is not working properly.
If you are unsure how to use a multimeter or how to connect a pickup to an amplifier, it is best to take your guitar to a qualified technician.
Here are some additional tips for testing guitar pickups:
- Make sure that the pickup is properly connected to the guitar. The pickup wires should be soldered to the correct terminals on the guitar’s electronics.
- Make sure that the guitar’s electronics are working properly. If the guitar’s electronics are not working properly, the pickup will not work properly either.
- Try using different cables and amplifiers. If you are still having problems, try using different cables and amplifiers to rule out the possibility that the problem is with the cable or amplifier.
- If you are still having problems, take your guitar to a qualified technician. They will be able to diagnose the problem and fix it.
