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The Concept
The Concept
A predominant factor for the pickup’s sound is the quantity of winds around the poles.
People that prefer glassy, vintage tones, would prefer a pickup that is “underwound” compared to the average, where as someone really wanting to push the front end of their amp would prefer an “overwound” pickup.
With MultiWind Pickups, you get a hyper articulate pickup wound with deviations in 6 different positions, allowing you to dial in the pickup that perfectly compliment the style and tone you’re after.
How it Works
How it Works
Each MultiWind pickup is wound tapped off at 6 different positions, using a 6 way, 2 pole, rotary-selector switch to select each tap.
The ground of the pickup is wired to ground, and the 6 positions are wired in sequence to the selector switch. The output of the selector switch acts as the hot lead and goes directly to your pickup selector or volume pot (for one pickup setups).
On your guitar, rotate the selector switch from 1-6 to select the wind count you want for tone, playability, response, drive, articulation, and harmonics.
Wiring
Wiring
With 7 wires per pickup and an additional switch, the wiring can become chaotic very quickly. To counter this, everything is color coded and included with diagrams and schematics for self install. There’s also a few plug and play options, and we can do installations for you.
Each pickup will need a 6-way rotary selector that comes with each pickup, but if you wish to select the winds in a different way, reach out and we can figure something out. With years of prototyping though, I really recommend utilizing the 6-way rotary.
The perfect compromise for utilizing a space with a rotary switch, is to combine the volume-tone controls into a stacked concentric knob. This prevents non-marring modifications, but we’ve had great success with permanent installation modifications.
A must for the tone circuit is a permanent high-cut, to attenuate excess, unwanted high frequencies. This capacitor will be included to wire at any point.
It’s recommended to install a low cut switch as depending on amp settings, style preference, and wind position, we’ve found it to be highly advantageous to have a low cut switch. If you don’t want to install it, then reach out and I’ll talk to you about your styles and preferences for your best recommendation. If you change your mind, it can always be added later.
Configurations
Configurations
Standard Configuration: MultiWind Pickup -> 6 Way Rotary -> Pickup Selector -> Low Cut Switch -> Volume/Tone Stacked Knob -> Output.
Alternatives for Low Cut: Remove the Low Cut Switch (hardwired or absent); Utilize a push-pull Volume Knob for the low-cut switch; utilize a free-way 3-way or 5-way pickup selector switch (a 6-way or 10-way switch) to have the option for pickup selection with or without a low-cut capacitor.
Pickup Configurations:
One Rotary Switch can control the winds of 2 MultiWind Pickups and still allow position selection between the pickups (neck, middle, bridge, etc.)
Humbucker Pickups are wound to be split coils and multiwound humbuckers. The rotary switch selects from wind positions, 2, 4, and 6 on the single coil, followed by, 2, 4, and 6 as a humbucker (making up the 6 positions of the rotary selector). Humbuckers can be wound as all positions 1 through 6 in humbucker form, but as difficult and time consuming as this is, it’s a special order item.
If you have any questions or want to make any custom requests for winds, wind patterns, or needs, reach out and let me know.
Plug & Play
Plug & Play
For Single Pickups: Single pickups will need to be wired by yourself or a guitar tech. For each pickup, expect it to take 30minutes-an hour for each pickup depending on how comfortable you are with installations and soldering. You can add 2 pickups per rotary switch. I recommend replacing either a volume or tone with a stacked pot to open up a slot for the rotary switch. Recommended capacitors, rotary switch, and stacked potentiometers are included with pickups.
Loaded Pickguards: Loaded pickguards are the easiest way to add MultiWind Pickups to your set, if you have a Stratocaster, Mustang, Jaguar, or any guitar with a drop in pickguard, you can directly purchase a loaded pickguard from us here. If you have a pickguard not available on the store, reach out to me, and I will get that built for you after we select your customizable options.
Pickup Sets: Whether you’re fully loading a unique guitar, or outfitting your Telecaster to make it the ultimate player, pickup sets come with everything you need to fully convert your guitar to a MultiWind guitar. If you’re concerned about anything to do with installation on your guitar, please reach out ahead of time to make sure everything is good to go before your order.
Custom Options
Customization
With so much variability and so many options, you may want something unique, or have a guitar that is difficult to configure controls on.
Visit our shop to see what’s available in terms of customization, if there’s something more specific or more extreme you’re looking for, reach out to me, and I’ll make it happen.
To explore options that may come into play for customization, review the wiring and configurations section above for the full scope of the MultiWind setup. Contact with any follow ups and I’ll start designing the ultimate guitar electronic system for you.
Custom Tone Circuit & High-Cut Options
Tone Circuit
A custom tone circuit allows full control of the pickup’s wide range allowing the pickup to go from a full hi-fi pickup to a rounded, creamy tone, dialing in your perfect sound. Rolling back the tone knob shows the full depth expressed by the pickup’s sound, as you hear the pickup become akin to a more traditional pickup in response and tone curve. This turns a knob that guitarists never even utilize — the tone knob — to a useful resource that is so responsive, you find your self continuously dialing it in, hearing it, and feeling it to understand the new range of your sonic spectrum. While many of our builds offer a 4n7 capacitor, the prevailing evidence has moved the capacitor to a 10n as this allows the same functionality as the 4n7, but with a wider range. In guitars that are naturally brighter, this extra level of control gives a great benefit, but offers no limitations, making it the best tone control for any guitar.
Because of the nature of high-frequencies that can be produced from such an articulate pickup, all pickups will come with a hardwired 1n High Cut capacitor. This is recommended across the board, if you have any reason to believe you don’t want this, reach out to me at the form below.
High-Fidelity Pickups and Low Attenuation
Tone Circuit
The last thing to discuss in the tone circuit is the low cut switch. In testing, its been very advantageous to have the option for a low cut switch. Utilizing a 4n7 capacitor as a pass through gives the perfect low cut to still give you a rich low end without any excess beefiness fighting for a forward position in the tone being fed into your amp. Now… did someone mention excess beefiness? Oh yeah, its really nice, and absolutely has its application, which is why we recommend having access to both via a switch. The low cut switch on the neck pickup goes from producing a rich bass tone to a well balanced, beautiful sound. As you turn up the winds, you will obviously notice a greater change between the switch on and off. The easiest way to explain the application on the bridge pickup is to my fellow Metalheads: with the low cut switch Off, you will have the most insane, thudding wall of sound that allows the low end of your amp and cabinet to just punch you in the chest in a way you’ve never heard a guitar produce low end. With the low cut switch on, it gives you the perfect balance of low end and articulation, perfect for fast riffs, grooving off the low string and the rest of your neck, in a way you’re more familiar with on an active pickup.
Now, these are passive pickups, but the way an active pickup works is by taking a weaker signal and boosting it with a battery induced voltage; the way that MultiWind Pickups sound in terms of articulation give the impression of the highest quality active pickup. If the articulation is too much for you and you need a smoother, creamier tone, that’s what the tone knob is for.
Who We Are
From August Burns Red to Yes, I’ve always been enamored with the range of emotion and sound that can be produced from the electric guitar.
A foundation of who we are as players, our sound is as important as our style and playing.
Frustrated with the direction of modern guitar sound, I felt compelled to discover a new way of sound.
Studying under sound legend and builder, Chris Henderson of HendyAmps, I aligned passion with understanding.
Years of prototyping handmade pickups through the best gear in the world has allowed the ability to dial in the perfect high-fidelity, multiwound pickup — giving the most incredible sound and range of sound, perfect for anyone to get exactly the sound you need.
Everything is done and built by me, so if you have any questions please reach out. I’m here for you and your sound.
Based out of Houston, Texas, all pickups are fully hand built and handwired with custom designed components and PCB’s for not just the world’s best pickup, but the world’s best 6 pickups in each.
Listen Now: Single Coils
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All 6 Winds Sound Demos
Tone Control Sound Demos
Low Cut Sound Demos
Listen Now: Telecaster Pickups
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All 6 Winds Sound Demos
Tone Control Sound Demos
Example Builds
El Dorado Stratocaster
Distressed Gold Pickups on flat black Pickguard
3 Single Coils
3 Rotary Switches for each Pickup
Stacked Volume Tone Knob using a 4n7 Capacitor on the Tone Knob
Low Cut Switch with 4n7 Capacitor
High Cut Hardwired with a 1n capacitor for ultra-high end
Standard 5-Way Pickup Position Selector
Deviations From Standard SSS Pickguard:
- 3 individual Rotary Selectors, Standard is 2 Rotary Selectors
- Distressed Gold Pickups with black poles to match the guitar’s aesthetic
Mega Mustang
Metallic Silver Pickups on White Onyx Pickguard
2 Single Coils
1 Rotary Switch for both Pickups
Stacked Volume Tone Knob using a 4n7 Capacitor on the Tone Knob
Switch by Neck Pickups is a Low Cut passing through a 4n7 Capacitor
Switch by Bridge Pickups uses a 1n capacitor for cutting ultra-high end
Toggle Switch by Output jack for pickup selection
Zombie Strat SSH
Hammered Bronze Pickups on Vintage Cream Pickguard
2 Single Coils, 1 Humbucker
Each Pickup has a Rotary Selector to individually select 6 Winds
Low Cut Switch with a 4n7 capacitor
Stacked Volume Tone Knob using a 4n7 Capacitor on the Tone Knob
Hardwired High Cut of a 1n capacitor to attenuate ultra-high end
Standard 5-Way Pickup Position Selector
Deviations from Standard SSH Loaded Pickguard:
-3 individual Rotary Selectors, Standard is 2 Rotary Selectors
-The Humbucker selects 6 different humbucking positions:
-Standard is 3 Single coil, 3 humbucker positions
Astro Strat
Metallic Silver Pickups on Black Onyx Pickguard
3 Single Coils
Each Pickup has a Rotary Selector to individually select 6 Winds
Low Cut Switch with a 4n7 capacitor
Stacked Volume Tone Knob using a 4n7 Capacitor on the Tone Knob
Hardwired High Cut of a 1n capacitor to attenuate ultra-high end
Standard 5-Way Pickup Position Selector
Deviations from Standard SSS Loaded Pickguard:
-3 individual Rotary Selectors, Standard is 2 Rotary Selectors
The Ultimate Telecaster
Metallic Silver Pickups on Parchment White Pickguard
2 Single Coils, With Individual Wind Patterns and Counts
1 Rotary Selector to select between 6 Winds for both pickups
Stacked Volume Tone Knob using a 4n7 Capacitor on the Tone Knob
Hardwired High Cut of a 1n capacitor to attenuate ultra-high end
Standard 3-Way Pickup Position Selector
No Low Cut Switch
The Sleeper Tele
Metallic Silver Pickups on Original Patina’d Pickguard
2 Single Coils, With Individual Wind Patterns and Counts
1 Rotary Selector to select between 6 Winds for both pickups
Stacked Volume Tone Knob using a 4n7 Capacitor on the Tone Knob
Hardwired High Cut of a 1n capacitor to attenuate ultra-high end
Standard 3-Way Pickup Position Selector
No Low Cut Switch
