The Bizarre Physics of Electric Guitars

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I was sent a magnetic guitar pick to review, so I reviewed it. Does it work? How? Why? What's the physics of electric guitar strings and pickups? Are magnets useful? Do they affect the strings? The pickups?

Thanks to Pete B. for loaning me the guitar.

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