Custom Handwound Replacement Humbucker Pickups
From vintage tone humbuckers to modern replacement pickups,my humbucker rage has been designed for a variety of tones - from clear, bright Hollow-Body Humbuckers to higher output ceramic & Alnico 8 pickups.
My replacement humbuckers are all handwound here in my workshop. Each pickup is wound at slowish speed with 42 AWG (46 SWG) or 43 AWG (46.5 SWG) plain enamel or formvar copper wire before being wax-potted in a measured combination of beeswax and paraffin (though you can order them unpotted for that classic 'honkier' tone.
I wind all replacement humbuckers with a small, specific coil offset to open up more frequencies. A humbucker by nature cancels some of the buzz you get with 60 cycle hum but in doing so a whole lot of other frequencies are shut out too which can lead to a somewhat sterile sound. I claw some of these frequencies back through custom winding on a machine I designed & built myself.
Handwound at my workshop here in Manchester
You can buy a complete set of Creamery Classic Replacement Humbuckers (Bridge & Neck) in the online shop. You can even mix and match the Alnico magnets to create your own set.
If you're after a custom set of replacement Humbuckers, just get in touch with details of the kind of voice/tone/output you're after and we can work on the best design for you. I don;t have pickusp all boxed up ready to send out, each order is custom made so I can tweak the specifications to suit your own guitar & playing.
Use the tabs below to view the full range of Creamery Handwound Replacement Humbucker Pickups
Classic Humbucker Pickups
Creamery '57
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Magnets Alnico 2, 3, 4 or 5 Coil Wire 42AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output 7.8k Neck Output 7.0k 
The Classic Clean Humbucker Sound
A classic humbucker sound, rich and full of warmth with great harmonics. A real creamier humbucker sound when overdriven.
Brighter than the Alnico 2 Humbucker but warmer than the Alnico 5, the Alnico 4 humbucker pickup has a darker low, more clarity in the mids and a wider extended range than the 2. A sweet humbucker tone with more snarl when overdriven, this is a great lead pickup.
The Alnico 5 Humbucker. Balanced mids, snappy lows and a top-end with room to breath. The Alnico magnet is brighter sounding than the Alnico 2 or 4, giving this humbucker pickup more of a snappier tone.As with all my humbucker pickups, the coils are asymmetrically wound giving more dynamics, clarity & string definition. A rich, vintage tone.
Available in Chrome, Nickel covers or open with black or zebra bobbins.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my Creamery '57 Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Classic Humbucker Pickups
Creamery '59
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Magnets Alnico 2, 3, 4 or 5 Coil Wire 42AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output 8.3k Neck Output 7.3k The Classic Blusier Humbucker Sound
A slightly higher output than the Creamery '57 with a little more in the mids and slightly smoother in the highs but still with that classic rich warm tone with great harmonics. A real creamier humbucker sound when overdriven.
As with all my humbucker pickups, the coils are asymmetrically wound giving more dynamics, clarity & string definition. A rich, vintage tone.
Available in Chrome, Nickel covers or open with black or zebra bobbins.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my Creamery '59 Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Lower Output Humbucker Pickups
Hollow Body Humbucker
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Magnets Alnico 5 Coil Wire 42AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output 7.3k Neck Output 6.4k A Brighter Humbucker for Semi & Hollow Body Guitars
A humbucker pickup specifically designed for hollow & semi-hollowbody guitars. Slightly brighter with less distortion and a tighter bass than the Creamery classic humbuckers.
The lower number of windings and offset coils give these pickups more air in the tone, real room to breath giving great string definition in chord work. A great pickup that sweetens up when you roll off the tone.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my Hollow Body Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Lower Output Humbucker Pickups
Mono '79
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Magnets Double Thickness Alnico 5 Coil Wire 42AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output 7.0k Neck Output 6.1k A Powerful, Bright Attacking Humbucker
Almost a fusion between my Swing 'O' Filtertron style pickups and a lower output humbucker - Making a bright, powerful humbucker that belies its seemingly lower output.
The Alnico 5 Magnet is the ame as used in my Swing 'O' Filtertron style humbucker pickups, which have the effect of rasing the perceived volume even though the output is seemingly lower, giving a great attacking pickup that keeps its clarity & brightness. NOTE: If Black & White Mono isn't your thing, the pickups can be ordered in the usual chrome and open bobbin configurations.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my Mono '79 Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Higher Output Humbucker Pickups
Classic '83 "Hair Metal" Humbucker
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Magnets Alnico 5, 8 or Ceramic Coil Wire 43AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output 13.6k Neck Output 11.7k The Hair Metal Humbucker
Similar in output to the Dirty Shirt Humbucker but with a tighter focus, the Classic '83 has thicker mids, a little more in the bass whilst keeping those fatter higher frequencies.
Choose from Alnico 5, 8 or ceramic magnets - The 5 will give you a more rounded, vintage high output tone. The Alnico 8 is a great balance between the the 5 & Ceramic option, giving more treble but with a smoother roll-off to the mids whereas the Ceramic option works to emphasise those biting higher frequencies at gain.
Great clarity & definition for a higher output humbucker. Avaialble in chrome or Gold H-Cover, simple open black, white or zebra bobbins.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my Classic '83 "Hair Metal" Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Higher Output Humbucker Pickups
"Dirty Shirt" Alnico 8 Humbucker
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Magnets Alnico 8 Coil Wire 43AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output 13.6k Neck Output 9.7k The Hot, Overwound Humbucker
A hot, overwound humbucker pickup that sounds neither muddy or shrill - The custom Alnico 8 magnet helps to give the pickup great bottom-end, punch in the mids while the high end is smoother than the harshness often associated with ceramics. Great clarity & definition for a higher output humbucker. A pickup with great warmth.
Avaialble in chrome, nickel, gold, H-Cover or simple open black or zebra bobbins.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my "Dirty Shirt" Alnico 8 Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Higher Output Humbucker Pickups
"Double Six" Alnico 8 Humbucker
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Magnets 2 x Alnico 5 & 1 x Alnico 8 Coil Wire 43AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output 14.5k Neck Output 11.7k The Higher Output, Powerful Pickup
Magnet: 2 x Alnico 5 & Alnico 8
Coil Wire: 43AWG Plain Enamel
Lead Wire: Vintage Braided Pushback or 4way
Bridge Humbucker Output: 14.5k
Neck Humbucker Output: 11.7kAn even hotter, overwound humbucker pickup that sounds neither muddy or shrill - A trio of custom Alnico 5 & Alnico 8 magnets help to give the pickup great bottom-end & punch in the mids while the high end is smoother, still articulate for higher output playing.
Great clarity & definition for a higher output humbucker. Avaialble in chrome, nickel, gold, H-Cover or simple open black or zebra bobbins.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my "Double Six" Alnico 8 Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Wide Range Thinline / Tele Humbucker
Baby '71 - Standard Humbucker Sized
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Magnets Individual Threaded Magnets Coil Wire 42AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided Bridge Output 8.7k Neck Output 7.6k The Wide Range sound in a standard Humbucker size
Classic fat single coil tones - Great clarity and string definition with a bright chime & warmth. Individual threaded pole magnets charged to around 2/3rds capacity allow you to dial in each string. A warmer mid-range than standard single coils and with a higher output, they're great for breaking up an amp. With a great fat bridge tone sounding akin to a "doubled-up" Tele and a neck with a warm, sweet brightness, these Wide Range / Thinline Humbucker style pickups are a great if you're looking for something more to replace a standard humbucker.
Slightly brighter with a tighter bass response that my full-size Classic '71 Wide Range / Thinline Humbucker repros due to the slightly narrower coil and lower output.
Available with either Vintage Braided or 4-Way wiring, the cover options are Chrome, Chrome H-Cover, Black, White, Cream or uncovered with black, zebra or B&W bobbins. You can also purchase the pickup with a Gold cover though please remember that the magnets will remain the same colour.
PLEASE NOTE: These pickups are a direct drop-in to fit a standard humbucker size cavity/scratchplate.> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Creamery Custom Humbucker Pickups
Hum-90
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Magnets Alnico 2, 3, 4 or 5 Coil Wire 43AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided Bridge Output 9.0k Neck Output 8.2k Humbucker Sized P90 Pickup
A true P90 pickup design in standard Humbucker sizes. The Creamery Humbucker sized P90 pickup houses two unpolished Alnico 2, 4 or 5 magnets and a wide/short 43AWG coil wound around my custom made Humbucker sized P90 bobbins, shaped to fit a standard Humbucker cover & mounting ring. Fat single-coil tones still with clarity, presence & a defined voice. Get the grit of a P90 in a standard humbucker size. Great fat, rounded clean tones.
The geometry of the standard Humbucker size as opposed to a standard P90 means there will always be a slight difference in tone between the two pickups - Its for this reason I don't call it a "true" P90 although I've voiced this pickup to sound close with a fat single-coil tone.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my Hum-90 Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Creamery Custom Humbucker Pickups
Humbucker Sized Sonic-Six Single Coil
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Magnets Threaded Magnets Coil Wire 43AWG Lead Wire Vintage Cloth Covered Bridge Output 9.2k Neck Output 8.6k Humbucker Sized Single Coil Pickup
A true single coil pickup in a standard Humbucker size. The Creamery Humbucker Soic-Six pickup for Humucker houses a single, fat 43AWG coil wound around individual threaded Alnico 5 magnets. The Sonic-Six pickup is shaped to fit a standard Humbucker cover & mounting ring with no modifications necessary. Huge, fat single-coil tones still with clarity, presence & a defined voice with the added bonus of being able to adjust the height to suit the radius of your fingerboard. Get true single coil tones in a standard humbucker size. Great fat, rounded clean tones - turn up the gain and let the pickup scream.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my Humbucker Sized Sonic-Six Single Coil Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Creamery Custom Humbucker Pickups
12 Pole Humbucker
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Magnets Alnico 2, 3 or 5 Coil Wire 43AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output 12.2k Neck Output 9.8k Designed for Coil-Splitting
Great string definition & clarity due to the 12 pole magnets that offer true single coil tones when split.
The coils & Alnico 5 magnets give this humbucker a rich, biting attack, the 43awg wire warms the sound ever so slightly while giving a higher output, enabling a great split single coil tone.
NOTE: I can stagger the magnets to follow your neck radius. Just let me know whether you have a 7.25", 9.5", 12" etc etc neck radius and I'll stagger the magnets accordingly. This way you can keep a good action on your setup.You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my 12 Pole Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Creamery Custom Humbucker Pickups
Double-Track Humbucker
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Magnets Alnico 2,3,4,5 or Alnico 8 Coil Wire 42AWG or 43AWG Lead Wire Vintage Braided or Modern 4-Way Bridge Output (See Options Below)k Neck Output (See Options Below) Fully Custom Handwound Humbucker
Here it is, the totally custom blade humbucker from The Creamery. You chose the magnets & the output for a pickup or set unique for your sound. Blade pickups are great for string bending as, unlike polepiece pickups, there's no audio drop off when pushing/pulling the string. They also have a slightlier smoother, rounder tone as the string is always over the magnetised rail, great for clarity & definition.
Choose from my:
- Hollow-Body Humbucker output: 7.3k Bridge, 6.4k Neck
- '57 Humbucker output: 7.8k Bridge, 7.0k Neck
- '59 Humbucker outout: 8.3k Bridge, 7.3k Neck
- Dirty Shirt Humbucker outout: 13.6k Bridge, 9.7k Neck
- Double Six Humbucker output: 14.5k Bridge, 11.7k Neck
- or your own choice of output: x.xk Bridge, x.xk Neck
Also, with a complete choice of magnets ranging from Alnico 2, through Alnico 3, 4, 5 up to Alnico 8 you can truly have a custom blade humbucker pickup. There's also an option to have a trio of Alnico 5 & Alnico 8 magnets for a truly powerful, attacking pickup especially designed for high gain playing.
Available naked or with chrome or gold H-Covers & closed covers for a classic look, the Creamery Double Track Humbucker gives you the opportunity to have a truly customised hand-wound pickup or set for your guitar. Have a read through the reviews to see what people are saying about my work.
You can buy a calibrated Bridge & Neck set of my "Double Track" Humbucker Pickups here> Back to full range of Humbucker Pickups
Reviews of my Handwound Humbucker Pickups
Just love my Humbucker set. The band noticed a real difference in tone straight away. So much power & clarity. Thanks!
Andrew Hall
With the new pickups, the sound is less muddy and clearer in the way I wanted them to be. In terms of output, the pickups are pretty much where the stock units were but the sound has improved immensely with more clarity but with no loss of punch or the sound that made me fall in love with my guitar. I'm very happy with them..
John Haselden
Every pickup type I have purchased from you has been outstanding value for money and impressed the shit out of me but it has to be said the P90 Humbucker is off the scale man. One word - Awesomeness!
Allan Hutchison
Great pickup set. My Epiphone LP came alive!
John Graham
I do like the sound of your Alnico 5
Ed 'Shed' Mitchell, Guitar & Total Guitar Magazines
Wow! Put a Creamery 12 Pole in the Bridge to replace my standard tapped Humbucker. The difference is clear. This pickup sings. A great single coil tone with so much power as a full humbucker. Even with effects, the dynamics are still there.
Jim Edwards
All I can say is thank you for a pair of superb pickups, they are clear, articulate, powerful with lovely sustain and they look great too. I have wired the guitar with both pickups selectable between series and parallel and two choices of tone slope. The Alnico 2/4 combination works extremely well and there is now a very wide selection of available tones. The guitar has never sounded so good, a huge improvement. I hope your business and reputation continue to grow
Grahame Roberts
The pickups were actually for an upgrade to a customer's Epiphone LP so I only played them a bit. I thought the difference was very marked - a lot broader tonal range and very warm yet crystal clear - well named 'classic' actually. The customer is a beginner but he was well impressed with his new sound. I guess you would expect a big difference comparing them with stock Epis but I would recommend them to owners of higher end guitars if that's the sound they want. Your service is good too - thank you.
Martyn Ellison - DoubleStop Guitars
Pickups fitted and they sound fantastic
Peter Aviziurs
My guitar now sounds F'ing amazing. Many thanks for another great pickup!
Gavin Woodcock
The P90 sized Humbuckers sound beautiful! Many thanks
Pete Fletcher
Earthquake again? No! Your Humbucker sized P90 pickup shakes this house, Thanks.
aki4cris from eBay
I put my Dirty Shirt humbuckers into my '77 Les Paul and they are perfect. They have the right amount of bite without being harsh or too aggressive. Effects sound nice and clear and the pickups together sound amazing clean or dirty. Overall, these are probably the best pickups that I have ever had in this Les Paul
Dave Warren
The Humbucker sized P90 has now had a thorough testing and I have to say i'm very impressed! It's done a few gigs so far and I find it's perfect for my Jaguar. Fender should put these in as standard. It's still very much a jaguar sound but has the extra warmth and beef I wanted without having to mess around with different value pots etc. It still retains the clarity across all six strings and matches the neck pup perfectly. I'm pondering about getting a neck one too now but will see. Many thanks for your perseverence and interest in getting it right. I will pass on the good word about you. Thanks again.
Cliff Preene (Silence Rises)
The Hollow-Body Humbucker pickups arrived this morning, half an hour with the soldering iron and my beloved ES175 is revitalised, it sounds fantastic! Thanks for a great service, I'll give it test run tonight at Ronnie Scotts.
Matt McGrory
My band played last night and although your Humbucker sized P90 is in, I am afraid to say, an inexpensive Fender® Jaguar, your pickup gave me the best tone I think I have ever had. My very expensive Custom shop Strat did not get played at all. Thank you!
David Chesterman
New custom humbuckers from Jaime @ The Creamery. It's like my guitar's saying "I'm a Les Paul, what the f*ck are you going to do about it?!" Superb. The tone is incredible. Subtlety, presence, rich harmonics, classic '59 tone. Great great great!
Ben Butterworth
Hi, got the pickups in a few days ago, been giving them a thorough testing. Really great stuff. If this hum-sized P-90 is anything to go by then I'll definitely be ordering a set of full P-90s from you sometime in the near future. All three pickups are exactly what I'd hoped for. I've had pickups from pretty much every other brand out there, including a couple of other handwound ones, but I've never had a set as responsive as this lot. Great stuff, thanks!
Sebastian Matthews
Just a quick email to say a big thank you - had a chance to install the pickups at the weekend and they are even better than I had hoped they'd be and give exactly the sound I was after. Thanks a lot for all your help with this custom order - much appreciated - Ill be in touch the next time I decide to change out some pickups!
Jonathan Wesson
