On a side note, this is a good opportunity to clarify the word \u201cwind\u201d as used in the names Low Wind and High Wind. This word refers to the amount of copper wire that is wrapped \u2013 or wound \u2013 around the humbucker bobbins to form a \u201ccoil.\u201d The wire is wrapped around and around the bobbin, literally thousands of times to make each coil. The number of times the wire is wrapped around the bobbin is called the \u201cturn count.\u201d The turn count is the number of times the copper wire is \u201cwound\u201d around the bobbin. The term Low Wind refers to the fact that there are fewer times the copper wire is wound around the bobbin to make a coil. The term High Wind refers to the fact that there are more times the copper wire is wound around the bobbin to make a coil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Getting back to best selling Lollar humbuckers: Our standard Lollar Imperial is our best selling humbucker \u2013 by far. We sell roughly 50% more Lollar standard Imperials than Low Wind and High Wind Imperials combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of our humbucker models is available in eight different \u201cfinishes.\u201d These include nickel, chrome, gold, aged, heavy aged, double-black, zebra, and reverse zebra. In addition, each of these is available in your choice of either the traditional Gibson style single conductor lead wire or 4-conductor lead wire. So in other words, you have 16 different choices of standard Lollar Imperial sets to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among all of these choices, our nickel covered single conductor Lollar Imperial sets are the top sellers. The second most popular Imperials are (again) our nickel covered Imperial sets, but with 4-conductor leads. Our third best selling full sized humbucker is our Low Wind Imperial neck, with nickel cover and single conductor lead wire. This item is popular for two reasons. First, our Low Wind nickel single conductor sets are popular with archtop players. Second, our Low Wind nickel single conductor necks are great for tele applications. The Low Wind Imperial neck (usually nickel, single conductor) is frequently combined with the Lollar Special Tele bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, like we have mentioned throughout this series, there really is no \u201cwrong\u201d answer. All of our pickups have their own advantages. The best approach is to know what your specific goals are, and then make your selection based on what you\u2019d like to accomplish for the particular project or guitar you are working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next week\u2019s discussion will be about a few other popular \u201cmiscellaneous\u201d items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lollar Imperial humbuckers are a top selling item. Our standard wind Imperials are the most popular choice. We also offer a slightly lower output set (our Low Wind set) and a slightly higher output set (our High Wind set). Continue reading