Is it possible to dissect and split or parallel a "2 conductor" pickup?

JTGreen

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I believe the pup is considered a "2 conductor" because it only has 2 wires coming out, like a single coil. When taken apart I saw 3 wires: white going into bottom half, red going out to top, and black going out from top. I was wondering if I could cut wires to change it into a 4 conductor type for modding, seeing as I can get to the in/out wires for both sides very easily.
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I have not seen anything on this subject except for "you must have a 3 or 4 conductor pickup", but never an explanation as to why. Yes, I could go out and get a new pickup, but this project is about learning, not taking the easy way. The pickup tone sucked lol so I don't mind screwing it up.
 
Re: Is it possible to dissect and split or parallel a "2 conductor" pickup?

... I was wondering if I could cut wires to change it into a 4 conductor type for modding, seeing as I can get to the in/out wires for both sides very easily ...

Yes, you can.
 
Re: Is it possible to dissect and split or parallel a "2 conductor" pickup?

just did it, and hooked it up. Works perfectly. Ty
 
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