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Seth Lover

American inventor (1910-1997) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87

Seth E. Lover was a designer of amplifiers and musical instrument electronics and effects. He is most famous for developing the Gibson humbucker or hum-cancelling electric stringed instrument pickup, most often used on the electric guitar.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1997 · aged 87