# Depth-Giving Guitar Pickups The Submarine Pickup Can Make One Guitar Sound Like Two By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-pickup References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/submarine-pickup/38190/) & [submarinepickup](http://www.submarinepickup.com/) The Submarine pickup is a guitar pickup, invented by singer/songwriter Pete Roe, that can add extra low-end to both [electric and acoustic guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-guitar-models). Roe came up the event when he performed as a solo opening act for a band and found that his audience was louder than he was. This led him to experiment to create a pickup that could be used to give the first two strings of the guitar an extra boost. The resulting Submarine pickup can add an [extra bass punch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audac) without in any way interfering with the guitar's natural sound. The Submarine pickup truly adds greater depth and range to guitars, and gives guitarists -- particularly those performing as [solo acts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-electric-guitar-models) -- a greater voice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Submarine Pickup:** The Submarine pickup is a disruptive innovation that adds extra low-end to guitars, giving solo performers a greater voice. - **Dual-sound Guitars:** Dual-sound guitars are a trend that may emerge, as the Submarine pickup can make one guitar sound like two. - **Low-end Enhancing Technology:** Low-end enhancing technology is a trend that may grow, as the Submarine pickup offers an effective solution for adding extra bass punch to guitars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Technology:** The music technology industry has an opportunity to incorporate the Submarine pickup's low-end enhancing technology in existing and new products. - **Musical Instruments:** The musical instruments industry may see a trend towards guitar pickups that offer increased depth and range, like the Submarine pickup. - **Live Music and Performances:** The live music and performances industry may benefit from the Submarine pickup's ability to give solo performers a greater voice and fill a larger space with sound. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-guitar-pickups.md) - [Pick-Dispensing Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stompbox.md) - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md) - [Comprehensive Guitar Pick-Up Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gibson-pickup-shop.md) - [Rare Electric Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-guitar-pickups.md) - [Modular High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars.md) - [Gold-Foil Pickup Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-guitar.md) - [Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-remote-control-guitar-pick.md) - [Travel-Friendly Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelfriendly-folding-guitar.md)