Brandonwound Pickups

Overview

Brandonwound Pickups produces custom-wound guitar pickups, specializing in clones of vintage designs such as 1959 humbuckers and Firebird pickups. The brand targets guitar enthusiasts seeking historically accurate reproductions using materials like plain enamel wire, butyrate bobbins, and hard maple spacers.²³ It occupies a niche in the custom pickup market, distributed through retailers like Haar Guitars.¹

History

Brandonwound Pickups operates as a small custom winding operation in the United States, with no public details on founding date or founder. Early production included PAF-style humbuckers noted for good sound quality by users on guitar forums.⁴ The brand has advanced toward greater historical accuracy in components for models like 1959 clones.²⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are custom wound in the United States using vintage-spec materials including plain enamel wire, magnets, butyrate bobbins, and hard maple spacers.²³

Notable Products

• 1959 Clone Humbucker Set - Humbucker set replicating 1959 specs with plain enamel wire and butyrate bobbins, available in chrome or aged finishes.¹²
• Firebird Set - Nickel-aged Firebird pickup set offered through European retailers.¹
• Early PAF Humbuckers - Initial PAF clones praised for tone in user discussions.⁴

Reputation

Enthusiasts on forums like Les Paul Forum report positive experiences with early PAF models for their sound quality.⁴ The brand has improved historical accuracy in components, appealing to players seeking authentic vintage tones.²⁴ Limited visibility and user feedback suggest it remains a niche option among custom pickup makers.