Distortion varies depending on the type of guitar pickup

There are two main types of guitar pickups, and they form basis an electric guitar’s sound.:

Single-coil pickup

single coil pickup Single-coil pickup are famous for their clear, biting tone. Some single coil pickups included a built-in battery for increase output.

Hambucking pickup

hambucking pickup Hambucking pickup are consist of two single coils align with opposing magnetic fields. This type of pickup provides higher output, more distortion, and a darker, fatter sound compared to single coils.