Jon
Reviewer
5/5
I’m a huge P90 fan and I previously believed that I’d have to reroute my jazz in order to install P90 pickups. It wasn’t until I stumbled across Revel...
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that I learned that P90 jazz pickups were an actual thing. No one else makes these! Given that this was my first buy with Revel, I was apprehensive about the wait time. Totally worth it! If you’re looking to add more bite and body to your Jbass, you can’t go wrong with these pickups!
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2 weeks ago
Michael J Adams
Reviewer
5/5
We built this guitar with a Wee Range humbucker and a Black Watch in the bridge. It’s wired to a four-way, and sounds nothing short of incredible, ext...
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remely rich creamy tones out of the humbucker and a serious bottom. You can literally dial in so many tones (plenty of Tele twang) that it makes it incredibly versatile tool. Jesse’s attention to detail and the quality of his pickups is evident when you unpack them - they are simply something that was made with a lot of attention to detail and love. We’re extremely happy with the results. Thanks, Jesse, for your help. Always prompt in your email replies, and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks again!
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1 month ago
J. Fraizer
Reviewer
5/5
1 month ago
tony
Reviewer
5/5
Awesome sounding and looking pickup, just what I wanted to make my Epi into a junior. Very impressed.
2 months ago
Mike D
Reviewer
5/5
I contacted Jesse @ Revel about rebuilding a very unique pickup from a rare vintage guitar, essentially a clone of an Alembic guitar made by Fernandes...
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in the early 80s. This was a very tricky job, because the original was an epoxy-potted pickup - there was no way to simply repair it. Jesse was extremely helpful in communicating what options were available, things to look out for, and what he would need for the rebuild. In the end, Jesse was able to build a replacement into a new pickup cover that I provided, plus the original magnet. He wound it specifically to match the special low-impedance design of the original, and even custom-designed and 3D-printed a new bobbin to fit perfectly in the new cover. I A/B'd it with an actual ALEMBIC guitar pickup from a vintage Series 1 (!), and I could not tell a difference. No joke. And Jesse did it all at an amazingly reasonable price.
Extremely impressive work - Jesse really went above and beyond. I very highly recommend Jesse's repair/rebuild services!
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2 months ago
Ray
Reviewer
5/5
2 months ago
Jeremy
Reviewer
5/5
I put this into my Fender Tele deluxe to get rid of the muddy stock pickup that came from the factory. I was blown away by the clarity and articulatio...
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n of this thing. I ordered this as purely for the neck pickup which I typically never use ( mostly punk/indie music). I now alternate between the neck Big Six and the V90 in the bridge ( separate review for how awesome that pick up is as well). The output is full unlike typical single coils. It makes for beautiful cleans and sounds really great with my Orange amp and a little dirt on it. My biggest problem after buying this is now deciding what new Revel pickups I am going to put into my ES-335. Also, I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with Jesse. He is super communicative and you can tell he really cares that you are happy with your purchase.
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2 months ago
Ike Messmore
Reviewer
5/5
Transformed my late-model P-Bass into a '60s-era monster. Amazing tone and attention to detail. Jesse is great to work with!
2 months ago
Paul Cordova
Reviewer
5/5
This is a review after having played these pickups for about 3 years. I bought these for my 2018 Tele Deluxe. Jesse asked what I played and what amp ...
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I used. He answered my questions. Then Jesse mentioned that he could under wind the neck pickup, and explained what that would do for me. I am so glad I took his suggestion. I love these pickups, and that neck pickup is perfect….. just perfect!! I just finished playing today on a Saturday Sept 16 2023 about 3 years after buying these and thought it was time to write a review about these pickups. I am so glad I chose Revel pickups over the other options out there. If you know WRHB’s and what they are supposed to sound like, you’ll love these. they are exactly what I was hoping for. You won’t regret buying these. And again that under wound neck pickup is amazing. Thank you Jesse !
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3 months ago
S. Fay
Reviewer
5/5
More than I hoped for! Jesse took a P13 Speed Bump that worked intermittently, and that I screwed up further and returned to me a warm, and lovely ton...
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ed rewound pickup that made my Speed Demon my go to guitar! Money well spent and I'm glad I found Revel Pickups. Jesse makes it so easy!
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3 months ago
Justin Herrmann
Reviewer
5/5
Oh man I love this pickup. I'm someone that's always been torn and love so many bass tones. I do love that old school thump, felt-but-not-heard sound,...
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that the Gibson EB neck pickup so masterfully can capture, but adding this Revel pickup to the bridge has made my bass so much more versatile. It is clear, it is bright, it sustains, it cuts through the mix and shines. It feels like I have a whole new bass with the option to use this thing. I love it so much, and I've been gravitating toward using it alone frequently. And, by the way, that gold foil look is pretty dang cool looking.
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4 months ago
Alexa
Reviewer
5/5
Put a couple of these into my boring old guitar with boring old pickups and damn, I’m thrilled. They sound great. I think I’ve turned the mix knob on ...
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all of my pedals down since I put these in (except my old analog delay, which I’ve always thought sounded a little too dark with longer decays, has never sounded more alive) because they really do just have a special, full-bodied, something all their own.
Jesse was super helpful; I don’t remember what pickups I was looking at when I first reached out, but these are the ones I ended up with after a few emails back and forth.
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6 months ago
Alexa
Reviewer
5/5
Put a couple of these into my boring old guitar with boring old pickups and damn, I'm thrilled. They sound great. I think I've turned the mix knob on ...
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all of my pedals down since I put these in (except my old analog delay, which I've always thought sounded a little too dark with longer decays, has never sounded more alive) because they really do just have a special, full-bodied, something all their own.
Jesse was super helpful; I don't remember what pickups I was looking at when I first reached out, but these are the ones I ended up with after a few emails back and forth.
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6 months ago
Stephen F.
Reviewer
5/5
My Whalehazard came loaded with two of Jesse's Midnight Rider humbuckers. I love them, but I decided to try swapping out the neck pickup for a P90 to...
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get a little more clarity & definition while keeping a pretty fat tone. I took a chance on the humdinger noiseless version, but I was concerned the noiseless treatment would lose something of what I love about a P90.
It didn't. I couldn't be happier. This is a great P90 in a humbucker shape and it's miraculously noiseless but still brash, ballsy - with a bit tighter note definition and more brilliance on the low strings than the humbucker I had there before. I don't know what secret sauce Jesse is using, but it works.
This is a stunningly great pickup.
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6 months ago
Trey
Reviewer
5/5
I have a Squier Starcaster with the reissued "wide range humbuckers" that we all know are just crappy humbuckers in a big case. I love the look of the...
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guitar, but hate the muddy sound coming out. After seeing a few YouTube videos about the true nature of the reissued pickups, I found Revel via Google search and took the plunge. Jesse is a treat to work with. He answered all of my dumb questions and turned the pickups around in no time. Once the pickups were installed, the Starcaster came ripping back to life. There is clarity, fullness, and warmth. I just can't find the words to describe how much I love the sound of this guitar. The neck pickup is sooo much better. The guitar just sounds enormous when distorted. I can't believe what a little wire, magnets, and expert hands can do. Thank you, Jesse. A throwaway has now become my go to.
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6 months ago
Brett
Reviewer
5/5
I took a chance on a set of Midnight Riders to replace the uninspiring stock pickups in a Player Jazzmaster. I wasn’t looking for a JM sound but love ...
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the vibrato system. The Midnight Riders made a phenomenal difference in clarity and chime that you just can’t find in mid-grade pickups. I’m a straight-into-a-tube-amp-player and these sound fantastic on every single amp I have. I’d really love to hear them in a Les Paul!!!!
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7 months ago
M. Cornish
Reviewer
5/5
Outstanding customer service! I needed custom repair on a 30 year old EMG piezo pickup,. I had no option for replacement. After consulting with Jesse...
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we agreed to go for it. The repairs were perfect and the unit functions like new again. It's truly amazing what a skilled craftsman can accomplish. Thank you.
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7 months ago
Jeff Knorr
Reviewer
5/5
I ordered these knowing I was going to get something special. You kind of know that when you read Jesse's website. So, after his personalized consul...
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ting over what I wanted for the music I play and what guitar they were going into, we decided on the Sweet 69's. When these arrived, I got to it, pulled out the soldering iron and installed them. Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to play until the next day and when I picked up my Strat the 69's were in...lo, the angels sang. Wow! I could not believe the sound. These are everything you think you want in a Strat sound...but so, so much more. Chime. Yes. Quack. Yes. Mids. Yes. But there is a beautiful richness to the sound that I can't describe in words. But the overall sound quality of these pickups is something I honestly couldn't have imagined--pure magic. And I don't want to put the guitar down. I love my Fender pickups in my other Strats--Vintage 65's, Texas Specials, Tex-Mex. But these Sweet 69's are just beyond those.
If you're hesitating because of the money--don't. If you're wondering if they'll be really good--they will be. Buy 'em. They kick ass.
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7 months ago
Jonathan Porter
Reviewer
5/5
It’s like two guitars in one! I am very excited by these pickups. The single coil truly holds up when split and at full power the humbuckers are artic...
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ulate and seasoned in tonal capability.
Jesse is wonderful to work with and has great resources to direct the fellow diy-er.
All in all, 10/10 would recommend.
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8 months ago
Ben
Reviewer
5/5
8 months ago
Scott Stillman
Reviewer
5/5
I contacted Jesse about a pickup rebuild because the stock Wide Range Humbuckers on my guitar sounded like they had been made on Friday afternoon. He ...
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took a lot of time to narrow down exactly what I wanted, a vintage output bridge with a Strat-like neck pickup.
The custom rebuild turned a guitar with limited dull or harsh tones into a fun and versatile guitar. The pickups have made a huge difference.
The bridge pickup is articulate with a classic tone. You can make it bright without sounding brittle or harsh. The neck pickup has the qualities I was looking for: a deep, Strat-like sound that also blends extremely well with the bridge. I’m totally satisfied with the set, the pickups are exactly what I was looking for.
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8 months ago
Peter Hoffmann - Daytona Beach, FL
Reviewer
5/5
8 months ago
James MacLeod
Reviewer
5/5
Full disclaimer: Jesse gave me a Humdinger to try (I'm a local player in Minneapolis) which he agreed to trade for a "regular" P-90 if I didn't like ...
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it. I LOVE it. And I paid full price for it. It's every bit as P-90 as any I have heard, it's totally noiseless, and the cover looks fantastic. It's actually got a little something going on that a normal P-90 doesn't which was an odd experience since P-90s are my favorite pickup.
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8 months ago
Bill Kenville
Reviewer
5/5
Jesse,
Thanks for the work you did on my original Fender 1973 WRHB. It sounds great and it was nice to hear its voice after all these years!
9 months ago
Jacob Dickinson
Reviewer
5/5
After playing the mojo 42s for about a month, I can see that it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Brought some good girth, bite, and war...
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mth but still kept that telecaster character and brightness when I need it. Turned my squire into sounding like a custom shop. Will definitely be upgrading all my pick ups to Revel!
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10 months ago