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Ron Ellis Pickups | 50B Bridge Pickup & The Standard Neck Pickup
Capturing the Energy of '50s Pickups and the Gold Standard for Vintage Neck Sounds
Dive into the sonic heritage with the 50B- a faithful recreation of early B-style pickups. Experience heightened harmonics, compression, and bloom in the upper mids and top end, capturing the energy of '50s pickups.
Paired with The Standard, setting the gold standard for vintage T-style neck sounds. Replicating '50s neck pickup materials, it delivers warmth, clarity, and depth.
Trusted by artists like Brad Paisley and John Fogerty, Ron Ellis pickups are hand-wound in Carlsbad, California. Find your tone at Peach Guitars - your gateway to vintage authenticity and sonic excellence.
In 2004 Ron Ellis embarked on a quest to unravel the secrets behind the exceptional sound of guitars from the '50s and '60s. Armed with over 35 years of engineering experience, particularly in materials and mechanical design, Ron utilised high-tech machinery to reverse engineer the electronics of '50s and '60s guitars, focusing on pickups. Based in Carlsbad, California, Ron and his dedicated team meticulously handcraft each pickup, adhering to vintage specifications. The process involves no shortcuts or compromises, ensuring an authentic vintage sound that mirrors the craftsmanship of guitars from the golden era.
Introducing the Ron Ellis Pickups, an embodiment of vintage craftsmanship and tonal excellence, exclusively available at Peach Guitars, the premier destination for discerning musicians in the UK. The 50B, a meticulous recreation of the earliest B-style pickups, beckons enthusiasts with its enchanting blend of dimensional harmonics enveloping fundamental notes. Unravel a sonic tapestry as the 50B unveils a world of heightened harmonic content, compression, and bloom in the upper mids and top end - a stark departure from the more fundamental 52T bridge.
Immerse yourself in the heritage of legendary tones as the 50B captures the biting energy reminiscent of early '50s pickups, employing the exact materials that once defined that era. Picture the resonant sounds of Roy Buchanan, Keith Richards, and Mike Campbell - the 50B is tailor-made for rock, country, and artists who seek top-end tonality.
But that's not all. Meet The Standard, the gold standard in vintage-like neck sound, bringing forth the essence of '50s T-style necks through the precise replication of materials from the early days. Revel in the warmth, clarity, depth, and overall exceptional feel that The Standard offers.
Whether you're embarking on a restoration project or simply craving a rich vintage sound, The Standard is your ideal companion.
And let's not forget the artists who entrust their tone to Ron Ellis T-style pickups - the likes of Brad Paisley, David Grissom, John Fogerty, Peter Stroud, and Julian Lage. Their choice speaks volumes about the unparalleled quality and sonic versatility of Ron Ellis pickups.
Each of their pickups is meticulously hand-wound in Carlsbad, California.