How to test the Resistance of your Guitar Pickups with a Multimeter... it is pretty easy to do!

Testing your pickups with a multimeter is a good way to see if they are working properly and it will tell you the resistance in OHMS. This reading does not directly correlate to the output of the pickup - the number of windings, type of magnet, construction, etc. - all contribute to the overall output of the pickup. You can also use the multi-meter to test for continuity and ground issues. Enjoy the video!
(Do you remember the Borg? Star Trek Next Generation: "Resistance is Futile"... I don't think they were talking about guitar pickups!)
-Steve Roy
Manotick StringWorks
Ottawa, Ontario
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[@dgb192]

Man that video explained a whole lot. Thanks a bunch. Extremely helpful.

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

@@dgb192 glad to be of help- I hope you have subbed to my channel?

[@DeeTee79]

This channel has quickly become my go to for all things setup & maintenance related. Thank you.

[@russwood127]

Thanks! These little “Devil in the details” tech segments are much appreciated.

[@johnw4659]

Thanks for this straightforward and thorough lesson. Much appreciated.

[@robbybaron]

Great Vid, super easy to follow, very useful!

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I hope you have subbed to my channel as well?

[@romanshredz]

Learnt something today and that’s always a good day 👍

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

Awesome! I hope you have subscribed to my channel too?

[@NotMe-st8qc]

Isn’t that only valid with a passive pickup setup?

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

Correct- active pickups give crazy readings 😁

[@Dlee966]

All I have is 200kohms setting. It’s reading 103.5 on the bridge pickup. Any suggestions. First time checking this stuff?

[@carlosanvito]

Make sure you set the volume pots to max (10) before measuring, or you will get a completely invalid number. That's likely where you went wrong.

[@DaveFreyJr]

You should explain how to connect alligator clips to multimeter leads.

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

They came with the multimeter 😁

[@Giovy-Perez]

WOw! thanks so much and God Bless you and your work.

[@goober650NX]

Surely you mean KILO ohms.

[@Lancefrei]

Might want to shorten your intro.