Montances Jaguar Pickups

Montances Jaguar Pickups

Punchy, Clear, and Dripping with Surf-Inspired Tone.

The Montances Jaguar Pickup Set is designed for offset players who demand crisp attack, enhanced clarity, and a distinct vintage voice. Built with Alnico V magnets and fiberboard flatwork, this set delivers the bright, "jangly" highs, tight lows, and focused midrange that cuts through any mix.

These pickups are ideal for seeking the classic sound of offset guitars heard in surf, alternative, and indie rock. The calibrated set is built to work perfectly with the unique shorter scale and complex circuitry of traditional Jaguar models, making it an essential upgrade for authentic vintage tone.

Designed and handcrafted in the Philippines, each unit embodies precision, performance, and boutique craftsmanship.

Key Features & Tonal Benefits

• Authentic Alnico V "Jangle": Delivers the sharp attack, bright harmonics, and balanced response that define the classic Jaguar sound.

• Calibrated Set: The neck pickup (6.4k) offers smooth, chimey tones with excellent clarity, while the bridge pickup (6.8k) provides extra punch and brightness for lead work and jangly rhythms.

• Vintage-Correct Shielding: Each pickup includes the period-correct metal "claw" (shielding ring). This is essential for focusing the magnetic field and reducing 60-cycle hum, delivering a quieter, more focused tone.

• Hand-Wound for Clarity: Wound in small batches for a harmonically rich, consistent, and musical response that brings your offset guitar to life.

Technical Specifications

• Configuration: Calibrated Set (Neck & Bridge)

• Magnet Type: Alnico V

• Flatwork: Vintage Fiberboard

• Wiring Type: Vintage Cloth Push-Back

• Shielding: Vintage-style metal "claw" (included)

• DC Resistance:

• Neck: 6.4kΩ (approx.)

• Bridge: 6.8kΩ (approx.)

• Origin: Handcrafted in the Philippines

Options Available

• Position: Neck, Bridge, or Calibrated Set

• Cover Color: White, Black, or Parchment

Wiring & Setup

• Wiring Color Code:

• White: Hot

• Black: Ground

• Recommended Setup:

• Pots: 1MEGΩ pots (Audio Taper for Volume, Linear Taper for Tone),

• Tone Capacitor: 0.047μF / 0.033μF capacitors (to match vintage Jaguar circuitry).

Ideal For

• Surf, Garage Rock, and Shoegaze

• Alternative and Indie Rock

• Clean, "jangly" rhythms

• Edge-of-breakup textures

• Vintage Jaguar restorations

Package Includes

• 1x Montances Jaguar Pickup (Neck or Bridge)

• 1x Vintage-style metal mounting "claw"

• High-quality mounting screws

• Pickup height adjustment foam

• Wiring diagram

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will this fit my Squier / Fender Jaguar?

A: Yes, this set is designed to be a drop-in replacement for most traditional Fender, Squier Classic Vibe, and Vintera Jaguar models. If you have a non-standard import or custom model, we recommend checking the dimensions first.

Q: Do these include the metal "claws"?

A: Absolutely. The metal shielding claw is a critical component of the Jaguar's unique tone and hum-reduction. Each pickup comes with a claw pre-installed.

Q: Is the set RWRP (Reverse Wound, Reverse Polarity)?

A: Yes, when you purchase a matched set, the pickups are RWRP. This provides hum-cancelling operation when both pickups are selected together (on a standard Jaguar's "both-on" switch setting).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will these fit my Fender or Squier Jazzmaster?

A: Yes—these pickups are standard Jazzmaster size and will fit most pickguards and routing without modification.

Q: What do they sound like?

A: Expect wide, airy tones with sparkly highs, tight lows, and great note definition—excellent for ambient, surf, post-rock, indie, or alternative.

Q: Are they hum-canceling?

A: No. These are traditional, true-to-spec single-coil Jazzmaster pickups and will have some 60-cycle hum, which is part of their authentic tone and clarity.

Montances Custom Pickups — Where Boutique Tone Meets Filipino Craftsmanship

Trusted by professional players, builders, and tone chasers, every pickup is handcrafted with passion, precision, and artistry. We build boutique tone designed to inspire your playing.

Warranty & Support

• 7-Day Replacement: For any factory defects.

• 30-Day Satisfaction Exchange: Not the right tone? Swap it for another model.

• 2-Year Limited Warranty: Covers repair and performance under normal use.

Montances Pickup Mastery

• Crafted for the Discerning Player: We use only the finest U.S.-grade materials. Montances pickups embody tone, precision, and artistry—crafted without compromise.

• Proprietary Winding Technique: Our signature process minimizes winding capacitance, resulting in extra tonal clarity and improved high-frequency response.

• Trusted by Masters: Leading Filipino guitarists and luthiers rely on Montances for exceptional tone and consistency.

• Where Science Meets Soul: Precision engineering combined with deep musical intuition brings our pickups to life.

• Your Experience, Elevated: We offer exceptional craftsmanship, personalized support, and perfection in every detail.