How do you differentiate the sounds of guitar?

What's a pickup?

What are the main differences between single-coil and humbucking pickups?

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How do you differentiate the sounds of guitar?

For electric guitar, you use effects that produce millions of possible sounds including distorted, sustained, echo, or wah-wah sounds. For acoustic guitar, the type of strings and their tension along with the guitar structure or design can result in varied sounds, but the difference among them may not be as great as compared to electric guitar with effects. Also, where you play guitar—in a small room, large concert hall, or studio—does make a huge difference in acoustics and hence the overall sound. That's one of the reasons why you see musicians meticulously doing their sound check on stage before they perform.

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What's a pickup?

A pickup is a device that converts string vibrations into electrical signals that are then sent to an amplifier to produce a sound. The most common structure is a magnetic pickup which consists of a magnet with insulated copper wire (coil) wrapped around it. Pickups are mounted on the guitar body directly beneath the strings so that they can effectively pick up the vibrations. 

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What are the main differences between single-coil and humbucking pickups?

Here are the main differences: 

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