Series/Parallel vs. Coil splitting

[full_bleed]

I read somewhere a while back (I can't remember where) that having a switch to go either series or parallel has virtually the same sound as a switch for splitting the coils on a hb pup but with the advantage that the pup will still be reducing hum and noise. Any truth to this, any opinions?

 

[Jazz Ad]

Series, parallel and split coil all sound different, as you can hear on a Music Man Sterling, for example.

 

[Clorenzo]

The difference between Series and Parallel is more dramatic than between Series and Split. The difference between Split and Parallel is subtle, but noticeable. It would go something like this:

- Series: Loud, warm, bass and mid emphasis, hum-cancelling
- Split: Medium, bright, treble emphasis, non-hum-cancelling
- Parallel: Slightly quieter, brighter, treblier, hum-cancelling