The Firebird pickup has carved out a legendary place in guitar history, known for its brilliant clarity, tight low end, and that unmistakable singing top end.
If you’re searching for a Firebird tone that stays true to the vintage character but adds a touch more body and warmth, then our Firebird pickups deliver exactly what you’re after. Designed to stay fat, articulate, and responsive, these pickups produce bold, focused tones with a smooth upper presence that never turns harsh.
Thanks to our unique combination of Alnico 4 and Alnico 5 bar magnets, each coil responds with a perfect blend of sweetness and punch.The A5 magnet keeps the attack clear and chimey, while the A4 adds a rounder midrange and richer bloom—allowing the pickup to stay articulate even as you roll off the volume.
This asymmetrical magnet pairing creates complex overtones, a more dynamic feel, and an expressive touch unmatched by traditional dual-A5 Firebird designs.
Because of the clarity created by our coil-winding approach and asymmetrical magnet structure, these pickups work exceptionally well with pedals, letting the low end stay tight and the high end sing with an almost vocal quality. They excel in everything from vintage cleans and bluesy grit to classic rock and modern edge-of-breakup tones.
Each pickup is lightly overwound for a bit more output and body, giving the bridge position the punch it deserves while keeping the neck full, open, and articulate. They drop directly into any Firebird-style guitar and feature vintage braided conductor wiring.
These pickups are intentionally left unpotted, preserving the lively, open, and harmonically rich response that many players associate with the best vintage Firebird units.
Each pickup is constructed using:
Firebird-correct coil architecture – dual internal bar magnets
Special manufactured enamel coil wire
Nickel silver Firebird covers
Asymmetrical Alnico 4 / Alnico 5 magnet pairing
Vintage spec braided conductor wire
Unpotted for maximum harmonic response
Bridge Pickup DCR:~ 7.2k Neck Pickup DCR:~ 6.7k
Southern Crafted & American Made Limited Lifetime Warranty
