Electronics

Pickups and Electronics

Pickups and electronics are the primary elements that shape the sound of an electric instrument, with their construction, magnets used, and wiring configuration directly influencing dynamics and tonal color. For our instruments, we exclusively use professional and proven brands that faithfully transmit the natural resonance of the wood and individual playing technique. We offer a wide range of configurations—from traditional single-coil pickups with clear articulation through full humbuckers to modern high-output solutions. We complement the entire system with top-tier components, shielding, and precise wiring that guarantee quiet operation and maximum reliability in the studio and on stage. We place equal emphasis on hardware and string selection, which we choose with regard to tuning stability, precise mechanical operation, and specific musical genre. Every element is carefully selected to provide the player with absolute control, a sense of confidence, and consistent professional sound in any playing situation.

Nordstrand Audio

The brand founded in 2002 by former Fodera Guitars master builder Carey Nordstrand represents the absolute pinnacle in boutique pickups. Their philosophy is built on precise hand winding and innovative designs like “Big Single” and “Big Split,” which are engineered to faithfully transmit the natural resonance of select woods without unwanted coloration. Nordstrand is synonymous with modern, hi-fi organic sound with brutal articulation even on low strings, making them the number one choice for technical players in fusion, funk, and modern metal genres. Combined with elite Mike Pope – Flex Core electronics, known from the world’s most expensive instruments, they provide unmatched control over the midrange and dynamics that bring out every detail of your playing in any studio mix.

DELANO Pickup Systems

This prestigious brand from Marl, Germany, founded by Reinhard Jedamzik in 1995, represents the pinnacle of bass guitar sound innovation. Delano is world-renowned for its visually and sonically iconic design with massive poles (such as the Xtender or Hybrid series), which ensure an extremely stable magnetic field and uncompromising clarity of each string. Their sound is defined as “modern vintage”—combining the warmth of classic instruments with the crystal clarity demanded by today’s technical players. Thanks to precise German winding and exceptionally solid low frequencies, these pickups are ideal for fusion, funk, and progressive genres where the bass must cut through the mix without unnecessary aggression. Combined with premium Mike Pope – Flex Core electronics, they form a brutally flexible system that can simulate the passive character of old-school instruments as well as aggressive active sound with surgically precise control over every detail of your articulation.

Aguilar Amplification

This Manhattan-based brand has built its reputation on the precise integration of pickup character and active electronics power. Half of their success comes from pickups known for their natural, “warm” delivery and rich midrange that faithfully reproduces the natural texture of wood. An equally important pillar is the world-renowned OBP (On-Board Preamp) series of active preamps, sought after for their minimal noise and ability to massively shape tone without losing transparency. Aguilar thus offers a complete, dynamically balanced system that provides the player with modern flexibility and strong output signal while maintaining musicality and clarity in any band mix.

DiMarzio, Inc.

The brand that launched the replacement pickup era in 1972 with the Super Distortion model focuses on high-performance systems with an emphasis on eliminating unwanted noise. Technical solutions like the Area or Virtual Vintage series provide a clean signal without hum even at high distortion levels, which is crucial for rock and metal genres. A characteristic feature is strong midrange and increased output signal that ensures uncompromising presence of the instrument in a dense band mix. Beyond aggressive character, DiMarzio offers precise articulation and dynamic response, keeping the tone clear even during technically demanding playing. This is the choice for players seeking technical stability, aggressive delivery, and maximum energy output from every note.

Fishman Transducers, Inc.

Since its founding in 1981, the brand has established itself as a technological leader in sound transmission, particularly confirmed by the revolutionary Fluence technology. Unlike traditional winding, these pickups use a layered core that eliminates noise, hum, and inductance issues, providing a crystal-clear and consistent signal. Their systems are unique in their ability to switch multiple sonic characters (Voices) within a single pickup—from vintage dynamics to modern high-output with endless sustain. Fishman offers surgically precise articulation and dynamic response that remains unchanged even when using long cables or complex effects chains. This is the choice for players in modern genres who demand absolute technical stability, multifunctionality, and uncompromisingly clean transmission of every playing detail.

EMG, Inc.

This brand, founded by Rob Turner in 1976 under the original name Overlend, is among the pioneers who defined the active pickup standard. The foundation of their technology is an integrated preamp directly in the pickup body, ensuring an exceptionally clean signal without noise and consistent output power at any distortion level. A characteristic feature of EMG is instant dynamic response, pronounced midrange, and surgically precise articulation that keeps the tone clear even during extremely fast playing. Beyond aggression in metal and hard rock genres, their systems are sought after in modern jazz and funk for their absolute technical stability and transparency. EMG offers uncompromising control over tone that eliminates signal loss in long cable chains and provides professional confidence on stage and in the studio.

Seymour Duncan Pickups

The company founded in 1976 by Seymour and Cathy Duncan has established itself as one of the most respected manufacturers in guitar and bass guitar history. Their production is divided into two main lines: precise, historically accurate “vintage” models built on classic Alnico magnets, and aggressive modern high-output systems. A characteristic feature of these pickups is exceptionally natural delivery and wide, balanced frequency range that brings out the resonance of the wood used and the player’s unique dynamics. Thanks to a combination of traditional hand winding and innovative technologies, they provide authentic tone with excellent articulation, whether it’s crystal-clear sound or rich distortion. Seymour Duncan is the choice for musicians seeking professional stability and sound with distinctive character that respects the original soul of the instrument.

Mama Pickups

This family-run manufacturer from the land of artisan tradition specializes in hand-wound pickups that bring boutique quality and Italian attention to detail to the modern world. Half of their success comes from an individual approach where each model is designed to respect the natural acoustic resonance of wood and subtle nuances of playing technique. The second pillar is their ability to achieve extremely wide dynamic response, allowing the tone to breathe and react to even the slightest changes in attack. Mama Pickups avoids sterile sound; their products offer organic depth and rich harmonic spectrum, whether it’s sensitive vintage models or aggressive high-output systems. This is the choice for connoisseurs seeking authentic, unpolished tone and demanding that the pickup function as a natural extension of their fingers.

Mike Pope Engineering – Flex Core

This top-tier active electronics, designed by world-renowned bassist and engineer Mike Pope, represents the best you can install in a bass guitar. Mike Pope translated his experience developing components for legendary Fodera instruments into a system that excels in surgically precise tone shaping and an absolutely clean, low-noise circuit. Half of its power comes from a musical equalizer that allows extreme corrections without the sound appearing artificial or “chemical.” The second pillar is the ability to preserve raw dynamics and wood character even with active wiring, giving the player enormous flexibility—from vintage passive character to modern, cutting sound. Flex Core is the choice for professionals who demand detailed control over every frequency and uncompromising signal quality in any studio or concert environment.