Pickups

High Quality Guitar Pickups Without the High Price Tag

Looking to upgrade your tone without remortgaging the house? You’re in the right place.

At Warman Guitars, we’ve spent decades building, testing, tweaking, and occasionally arguing with pickups—so you don’t have to. Whether you’re chasing vintage sparkle, modern punch, or something that sounds like it could summon a small thunderstorm, we’ve got you covered.

🔍 What’s the Difference Between Humbuckers and Single Coils?

If you’re not sure what you need, here’s the quick and painless version:

🎵 Humbucker Pickups

  • Thicker, warmer tone
  • Higher output (great for rock, metal, and anything loud enough to annoy neighbours)
  • Reduced noise (no hum—hence the name)

👉 Ideal for: Rock, hard rock, metal, blues with attitude

🎵 Single Coil Pickups

  • Bright, clear, and punchy
  • Lower output but more definition
  • Classic “twang” and sparkle

👉 Ideal for: Blues, country, funk, indie, and clean tones that actually sound clean

🎯 How to Choose the Right Pickup for Your Sound

Here’s where most people overthink things. Don’t.

Ask yourself:

  • Do I want power and punch? → Humbucker
  • Do I want clarity and bite? → Single coil
  • Do I want both? → Mix them (perfectly legal, no tone police involved)

If in doubt, go for versatility—many players run humbuckers in the bridge and single coils in the neck or middle.

💡 Why Upgrade Your Pickups?

Swapping pickups is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to transform your guitar.

You can:

  • Turn a lifeless guitar into a tone machine
  • Improve clarity and output
  • Get closer to the sound in your head (the one you’ve been chasing since 1998)

And no—you don’t need to spend a fortune to get there.

🛠️ Built on Experience (Not Guesswork)

We don’t just sell pickups—we build guitars, wire circuits, and test everything in the real world.

That means:

  • No marketing nonsense
  • No “magic tone dust” claims (well… maybe just a pinch)
  • Just solid, reliable pickups that do exactly what they should

If it doesn’t sound right, we don’t sell it. Simple as that.

🔧 More Than Just Pickups

Can’t find exactly what you’re after?

There’s a good chance it exists somewhere in:

  • A parts bin
  • A workshop drawer
  • Or a slightly mysterious box labelled “useful bits”

If you’ve got something specific in mind, just ask. We’ve helped build everything from simple upgrades to full custom wiring monsters.

🚀 Popular Pickup Choices

Not sure where to start? Here are a few safe bets:

  • Classic humbuckers – Warm, powerful, and versatile
  • Hot overwound pickups – More output, more bite
  • Vintage-style single coils – Bright, dynamic, and full of character

Each option brings its own flavour—like choosing between tea, coffee, or something stronger.

🎸 Final Thought

You don’t need a new guitar to get a new sound.

Sometimes all it takes is the right set of pickups—and a soldering iron you’re not afraid of.