Pickups in Artist Guitars

We use a variety of pickups in our different styles of guitars, and we have a large range of tonal options in our line-up! This page will help you with technical information and specifications on the different pickups we use in each model, and can help if you wanted to change pickups or wanted more information about what is installed in your guitar.

Keep in mind that every pickup will vary very slightly, and the output readings listed here are approximations only. We have more information about the various styles of pickups and their different applications in these helpful blog posts:

Artist Bullbucker Pickups

Our ever-popular Bullbuckers are suitable for anything from jazz to heavy rock! These are high-output humbucking pickups, with exceptional chordal clarity. They are available separately in various colours and with different covers in our store, and all include 5-wire coil-splitting wiring. Artist brand pickups use 50/52mm string spacing. For more information about our Bullbuckers, or to purchase a set, click here.

Used in: TC59, TL69BND, AT92, LP59, AG100, ST62IIBK, SS91, AMS6, GM1BARI, Solaris, SS87, AP59HB, AP97, all Semi-Hollow DLX and TRM models
Type: Humbucker with coil-splitting
Product Code: BULLBUCKERNC (Neck), BULLBUCKERBC (Bridge)
Magnets: AlNiCo V bar
Output: 7.1K, 3.8H inductance (Neck); 15.4K, 9.6H inductance (Bridge)
Spacing: 50 mm (Neck); 52 mm (Bridge)

Artist Wrangler Single Coil Pickups

These vintage-style single coils use AlNiCo V rods and include staggered pole-peices to produce a clear and warm tone with glassy highs and upper mids, reminiscent of the 1960s. Artist brand pickups use 50/52mm string spacing.

Used in: ST62
Type: Single-coil
Product Code: VSA-N (Neck), VSA-M (Middle), VSA-B (Bridge)
Magnets: AlNiCo V rod
Output: 6.4K, 3.0H inductance (Neck & Middle); 7.2K, 3.7H inductance (Bridge)

Artist Twangler Single Coil Pickups

These are high-output single coil pickups that are very reactive to your attack and volume control. They can bite on the bridge, and have a stunning warmth and clarity on the neck, with a broad tonal pallet with a variety of sounds achievable using the tone control. Artist brand pickups use 50/52mm string spacing.

Used in: AT91V2, AT93V2
Type: Single Coil
Product Code: TWANGLERS
Magnets: AlNiCo V Rod
Output: 16k (Bridge), 12K (Neck)

ATV1 Single Coil Pickups

These 50's Vintage-Style single coils provide the classic twang you would expect from this style of guitar, with a lower output and vintage warmth.

Used in: AT91, AT93
Type: Single Coil
Magnets: AlNiCo V Rod
Output: 7.4k (Bridge), 7.4K (Neck)

Wilkinson MWCHB "Hot" Humbucker Pickups

These brilliant ceramic pickups will give you bright and clear clean tones, full overdriven sounds, and great sustain.

Used in: AP1 Guitars
Type: Humbucker
Magnets: High output, modern ceramic magnets
Wax potted for reduced noise & feedback
2 conductor wires for quick and easy install where coil tapping isn't required
Output Neck: 7.1K
Output Bridge: 13K
Pole spacing: 50mm (Neck), 52mm (Bridge)
Product Code: MWCHBN (neck) MWCHBB(bridge)

Wilkinson WOVS Strat-style Single-coil Pickups

These are "Vintage voiced" single-coil pickups with classic staggered polepieces.

Used in: AS1 neck and middle positions
Type: Single-coil
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 5.8K (Neck and Middle)
Pole Spacing: 50mm (Neck and Middle)
Product Code: WOVS-N (Neck), WOVS-M (Middle)

Wilkinson WOHHB Humbucker Pickups

This Wilkinson hot ceramic magnet humbucking pickup delivers aggressive, punchy tones that love to be pushed into overdrive! With a beefed-up 14K bridge position you will pull off scorching leads with amazing harmonic response - ideal for the harder rock genre.

Used in: AS1 Bridge Position (without the pickup ring)
Type: Humbucker
Product Code: WOHHB-B (Bridge)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output Bridge: 14K

M-90 P90 Pickups

This is a traditional soap bar P90 pickup, with high output and a fat tone. With classic cream pickup covers this pickup provides a throaty tone like a humbucker, with the bite and grit of a hot single coil.

Used in: Grungemaster
Type: P90
Product Code: M-90N (Neck), M-90B (Bridge)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output Neck: 7.8K, 5.2H inductance
Output Bridge: 9.2K, 6.2H inductance

DE-10 P90 Pickup

A classic Dog-Ear style P90 pickup, these provide a high output and rounded, gritty tone that will cut through any mix.

Used in: AP58J, AP54J
Type: P90
Product Code: DE-10
Output Bridge: 9.2K, 6.2H inductance

Stacked P90 Pickups

Similar to the P90s in our Grungemaster, these are two P90s stacked on top of one-another, providing additional output and unique tones! Beefier sounding than the traditional P90 but with the same footprint, these give you the option to use just one or both stacked coils for even more versatility.

Used in: LP59GT90, LP59GT90L
Type: Stacked P90
Product Code: M-90SKN (Neck), M-90SKB (Bridge)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output Neck: 10K, 7.0H Inductance
Output Bridge: 16K, 7.6H Inductance

PHS Humbucker Pickup

This humbucker is warm and rich in the neck position, while bringing out more aggression and higher output in the bridge with a full midrange tone. These pickups have a great natural sustain, handle distortion really well, and provide a smooth overdrive without sounding thin.

Used in: Gnosis6, Gnosis6FR
Type: Humbucker
Product Code: PHS-N (Neck), PHS-B (Bridge)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 7.2K, 3.8H inductance (Neck); 16K, 9.6H inductance (Bridge)

HE-P Active Pickups

These active pickups are designed for high-output, and they're suitable for heavier styles of music. The clarity on this pickup under heavy distortion is amazing, and they can drive your amp whilst retaining a broad and transparent tone.

Used in: LP6 Stealth and LP6G Cimmerian
Type: Active humbucker
Product code: HE-P
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 11K, 7.8H inductance
Battery Life: Up to 80 hours

VLPA Humbucker Pickups

These vintage-style spec humbucker pickups are vacuum wax-potted before assembling the metal casing & pickup, and then completely wax-potted again after assembly. These are similar to our Bullbuckers, but with a lower output for a more vintage tone.

Used in: Cherry58, Black58, Brownburst58, AT93
Type: Humbucker
Product Code: VLPA N (Neck), VLPA B (Bridge)
Magnets: AlNiCo V
Output: 7.2K, 4.2 H inductance (Neck); 8.2K, 5H inductance (Bridge)

Ninghong PA04 B Humbucker Pickup

This is a hot humbucker pickup with high output for a modern tone. We use this on our EB2, a single-pickup rock and roll machine!

Used in: EB2
Type: Humbucker
Product Code: PA04 B
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 15.3K, 6.85H inductance

Ninghong HA-01 Strat-Style Pickups

This is a classic but simple single coil, with low-moderate output this is a great pickup for the beginner as the tone is easy to control, and not unwieldy or likely to feedback etc.

Used in: MiniG, STDIY
Type: Single-Coil
Product Code: HA-01
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 5.84K, 2.2H inductance

Ninghong PE-02 LP Humbucker Pickup

This is a humbucker that's just a little hotter than vintage. It will produce warm tones that sound great overdriven, and sits perfectly at the ideal edge-of-breakup tone in the mix.

Used in: AG1, LPDIY, LPFDIY, TCDIY
Type: Humbucker
Product Code: PE-02 N (Neck), PE-02 B (Bridge)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 7.93K, 3.81H inductance (Neck); 8.48K, 3.98 inductance (Bridge)

Ninghong PA03 Humbucker Pickup

This is a higher output humbucker for a tighter, more modern tonal response.

Used in: SS45 (Neck and Bridge positions)
Type: Humbucker
Product Code: PA03 N (Neck), PA03 B (Bridge)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 15.05K, 6.8H inductance (Neck);15.3K, 6.85H inductance (Bridge)

Ninghong HB01 Single-Coil Pickup

This is a single coil pickup with moderate output, we use this on our more modern-sounding guitars for its versatility, it sound just the way it should in conjunction with the hotter PA03 Humbucker!

Used in: SS45 (Middle position)
Type: Single-coil
Product Code: HB01
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 5.81K, 2.2H inductance

Starbow HS620 Humbucker Pickup

A high-quality Alnico humbucker with a hot output and very broad tonal range. This sounds great overdriven and the cleans are perfect for thick, oozy jazz tones.

Used in: Apricus6
Type: Humbucker
Product Code: HS620 N HS620 B
Magnets: AlNiCo V
Output: 9.2K (Neck), 16.2K (Bridge)

Starbow SS620 Single-Coil Pickup

Staggered, high-quality Alnico V pickups. These single coils are great for sparkling cleans and the chewy overdriven tones are ideal for a bluesy mix.

Used in: STMVG
Type: Single-coil
Product Code: SS620 N/M/B
Magnets: AlNiCo V
Output: Not Specified

Ninghong PC01 7-String Pickup

This 7-string pickup is used in our Spiritus7 guitars. It's great for modern styles of music and can handle various tunings, it’s perfect for high-gain chugging!

Used in: Spiritus7
Type: Humbucker
Product Code: PC01 N (Neck), PC01 B (Bridge)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 15K, 6.65H inductance (Neck); 17.5K, 8.35H inductance (Bridge)

Xinqi 5JH08 Passive 8-String Humbucker

This matte-coated humucker has a wide midrange with a bright tone, which sounds brilliant in a modern high-gain mix

Used in: Indominus8, AG78MS
Type: Soap bar humbucker - epoxy sealed
Product code: 5JH08
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 15.5K, 5.0H inductance

PBAO P-Bass Active Pickup

These are vintage style pickups with a sweet, clear tone that is rich in harmonics. The active circuitry allows for amazing control over your tone.

Used in: Vintage Hybrid / VHYB
Type: Split single-coil with active EQ
Product Code: PBAO
Magnets: AlNiCo V rod magnet
Output: 8.5K, 3.2H inductance
Battery Life: Up to 80 hours

JBAO J-Bass Active Pickup

This active single coil provides colourful jazzy tones, with a slightly hotter-than-vintage output and active cut/boost making it very versatile.

Used in: Vintage Hybrid / VHYB
Type: Single-coil with active EQ
Product Code: JBAO-B (Bridge)
Magnets: AlNiCo V rod magnet
Output: 8.4K, 6.8H inductance (Bridge)
Battery Life: Up to 80 hours

PBAO5 5-String P-Bass Style Active Pickup

These are vintage style pickups with a sweet, clear tone that is rich in harmonics. The active circuitry allows for amazing control over your tone, and sounds great on the extended tonal range of the 5-string.

Used in: VHYB5
Type: Split single-coil with active EQ
Product Code: PBA05
Magnets: AlNiCo V rod magnet
Output: 8.8K, 3.8H inductance
Battery Life: Up to 80 hours

JBAO5 5-String J-Bass Active Pickup

This active single coil provides colourful jazzy tones, with a slightly hotter-than-vintage output and active cut/boost making it very versatile across all 5 strings.

Used in: VHYB5
Type: Single-coil with active EQ
Product Code: JBAO5-B (Bridge)
Magnets: AlNiCo V rod magnet
Output: 8.8K, 7H inductance (Bridge)
Battery Life: Up to 80 hours

JBH4 Active Bass Pickup

The JBH4 active pickup has a wide midrange and a bright tone. Since it's active, you can shape the tone further with your EQ.

Used in: ABA200
Type: Soap bar, epoxy-sealed
Product Code: JBH4-Active (all positions)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 14.2K, 4.3H inductance
Battery Life: Up to 80 hours

Ninghong QA03 and QA05 Pickups

This is a standard single-coil set, based on a classic and timeless pickup style, and is the perfect all-rounder for our beginner model AJB.

Used in: AJB
Type: single-coil
Product Code: QA03 (Neck), QA05 (Bridge)
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 6.24K, 4.46H inductance (QA03); 6.58K, 4.5H inductance (QA05)

Ninghong QA01 Pickup

This is a standard single-coil set, based on a timeless pickup style that has been popular for deaces. These are the perfect all-rounder for our beginner models.

Used in: APb, MiniB, APB34
Type: Split single-coil
Product Code: QA01
Magnets: Ceramic
Output: 10.74K, 6.7H inductance

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