# Sliding Guitar Pickups The Pole Position Sliding Pickup Allows Players to Easily Change Position By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickup-system References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/pole-position-sliding-pickup-system/37597/) & [cmpguitars](http://www.cmpguitars.com/) The Pole Position Sliding Pickup System is a contraption that allows for a [single pickup block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-guitar-pickups) to be moved up and down the rail with just a light touch. Essentially, this means players can change their playing position on the fly, allowing them to obtain a [wide variety of tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratus) at ease. This setup allows players to enjoy very wide changes in tone as well as more subtle alterations. The sliding block doesn't get in the way either as it stays put unless moved. The Pole Position Sliding Pickup System is still under development, so its design is subject to change. However, there's no question that the [easy tonal versatility of this guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-tuner) will appeal to players of different genres. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 42% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sliding Pickup Systems:** The Pole Position Sliding Pickup System showcases the potential for guitarists to effortlessly change their playing position and achieve a wider range of tonal variations. - **On-the-fly Tonal Alterations:** The Pole Position Sliding Pickup System allows for quick and easy adjustments, enabling guitarists to instantly explore diverse tonal possibilities while playing. - **Customizable Guitar Tones:** The Pole Position Sliding Pickup System offers guitarists the ability to customize their playing experience, catering to the preferences of musicians across different genres. ### Where This Applies - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** The musical instrument manufacturing industry can capitalize on the development of sliding pickup systems to create innovative guitars that provide enhanced tonal flexibility for musicians. - **Guitar Accessories:** Guitar accessory manufacturers can seize the opportunity to design and produce sliding pickup systems that can be retrofitted onto existing guitars, expanding the options available to guitarists. - **Music Education:** Music education institutions can embrace the use of sliding pickup systems to teach students about the impact of tonal variations and encourage experimentation in their playing styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pick-Dispensing Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stompbox.md) - [Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-remote-control-guitar-pick.md) - [Modular High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars.md) - [Digitized Guitar Whammy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-whammy-bar.md) - [Travel-Friendly Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelfriendly-folding-guitar.md) - [AI-Powered Guitar Pick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piek.md) - [Adjustable Guitar Equalizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-guitar-equalizer.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Comprehensive Guitar Pick-Up Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gibson-pickup-shop.md)