pickups

this is a good start-link for the EM-sounds.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_%28music%29

i guess we are interested in the single-coil ones. i'll be updating this post if i come across anything interesting about EM-sounds..
cheers & happy Xmas

ps. a good resource for information on experimental music devices (especially pick-ups) and on-line store. usefull..

http://www.windworld.com/products/pu_info.htm