New Hot Tele Set

Posted by Martin A Smith on

I'm pleased to say that finally I can re-open the order book, and announce the first of some new pickups I'll be adding over the next few weeks - the Hot Telecaster set. Using 0.25" AlNiCo 5 magnets and coming in at 18.5k in the bridge position, the neck is wound to 12.5k to give it a good balance between the two positions. It has a thicker, more powerful sound, without getting muddy or compromising on clarity or sparkle.

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Rewinding a Floating Mini-Humbucker

Posted by Martin A Smith on

Having recently started to experiment with Mini-humbuckers and Firebird pickups, this request to rewind a floating mini-humbucker was very well timed.

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Custom Melody Maker Pickup

Posted by Martin A Smith on

A replacement bridge pickup for a 60s Gibson Melody Maker.

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WA Gear Maker Showcase

Posted by Martin A Smith on

A chance to try out my pickups, and check out other locally made music gear.

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More Hofners...

Posted by Martin A Smith on

This brand of pickup is starting to becoming a bit of a fixture on my repair desk.

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