** Prices shown are for individual pickups unless otherwise indicated as a set
Within the ranks of our Pasadena Series, you are likely to find characteristics akin to the quinessential rock tones from the late 70's which changed the standard for which all other guitar tones would be measured.
Each Pasadena Series pickup is a snapshot in time of three specific eras of legendary tones born in Pasadena, CA
PAsadena "White"
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Overwound vintage-style coil recipe for sharp ’78 articulation and harmonic cut.
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Dynamic coil balance delivers tight attack, focused mids, and improved note separation.
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Alnico-based magnet configuration provides saturated bite with clear, responsive highs.
Specifcations
DCR- 9k
Alnico 2
$135
PAsadena "Black"
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Slightly darker voice with a firm, gritty edge under gain.
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Clear, open cleans with strong articulation when rolled back.
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Tap harmonics jump out with a touch of upper-mid chime.
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Vacuum wax potted
Specifications:
Magnet - Alnico 2
DCR - 14.5k
$135
PAsadena "red"
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Slight upper-mid lift adds definition and cut without harshness.
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Fuller low-mid body gives chords more weight and presence.
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Harmonics and sustain bloom easily, producing a warm, expressive lead voice.
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Pairs seamlessly with the PS-RD2 neck for a balanced, versatile set.
Specifications:
Bridge
Magnet - Alnico 2
DCR - 14.5k
Neck
Magnet - Alnico 3
DCR - 16k
$135
Frankenset
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Designed as the replica builder’s choice set, combining the Pasadena Series Black humbucker with the ’79 Las Lunas “dummy” single coil.
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Built to elevate any replica guitar above the average with period-authentic tone, look, and aging.
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Long-proven as the “go-to” set for serious replica builders due to accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
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Delivers vintage character through premium materials, proper construction techniques, and meticulous aging.
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Assembled to match correct cavity-depth specifications found in accurate replica bodies.
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Pasadena Black Humbucker includes heavily aged vintage butyrate black bobbins for true period feel.
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Features an aged nickel-silver long-leg baseplate, true vintage PAF 49.2 mm spacing, and braided connector wire.
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’79 Las Lunas single-coil replica uses vintage-correct color, materials, and light aging to match the original.
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Las Lunas unit is non-functional by design, accurately replicating the original dummy coil.
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Sold only in standard replica-correct configuration when purchased as a set; customizable options available when ordering pickups individually
$220
1986
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Hot-rodded Alnico 5 humbucker with a specialized wind that delivers more power than its Pasadena Series siblings while preserving clarity, nuance, and character.
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Launches into a full, harmonically rich rock crunch when pushed, yet cleans up into a gritty, snappy, responsive voice when rolled back.
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Versatile across many woods—especially Ash and Basswood—and excels whether plugged straight into a raging Plexi or paired with classic mid-80s modulation.
Specifications:
Bridge
Magnet - Alnico 5
DCR - 15.6k
$135
