Montances Underwound Humbucker Pickups

Montances Underwound Humbucker Pickups

Harmonic Clarity. Dynamic Expression. Modern Versatility.

The Montances Underwound Humbucker Pickups are expertly voiced for players who crave clean, expressive, and touch-sensitive tone. This set emphasizes note separation, rich harmonic detail, and chime-like overtones, making it perfect for brightening up darker-sounding guitars or revealing the natural sparkle in any instrument.

This unique set combines an Alnico IV neck pickup for smooth, open, and rounded tones with a powerful Alnico VIII bridge pickup for punch, definition, and singing sustain. It’s the ideal solution for worship, ambient, and studio players who rely on clarity and a transparent, pedal-friendly platform.

Designed and handcrafted in the Philippines.

Key Features & Benefits

• Clarity-Focused Voicing: – A unique winding style enhances treble response, reduces compression, and boosts touch sensitivity, allowing your playing dynamics to shine.

• Alnico IV Neck Magnet: – Delivers a smooth, open tone with rich mids, rounded highs, and a controlled low end, perfect for articulate chording and clean leads.

• Alnico VIII Bridge Magnet: – Uses a powerful magnet to provide punchy lows, defined mids, and singing sustain, offering modern power while retaining note clarity.

• Versatile 5-Conductor Wiring: – Features shielded 5-conductor wiring to support coil-splitting, series/parallel, and phase reversal for maximum tonal flexibility.

Technical Specifications

• Configuration: HH (Neck, Bridge)

• Magnets: Neck - Alnico IV, Bridge - Alnico VIII

• Wiring: 5-Conductor Shielded

• Pole Piece Spacing: Neck 50mm, Bridge 50-52mm

• DC Resistance: Neck 8.9kΩ, Bridge 16.4kΩ (approx.)

• Style / Cover: Open-Coil (Metal Cover Optional)

• Handcrafted: In the Philippines

Options Available:

• Position: Neck | Bridge | Full Set

Wiring & Setup Guide

• Wiring Color Code (5-Conductor):

• White: Hot

• Black & Bare: Ground

• Green & Red: Coil-Split Pair (connect together for standard humbucking)

• Recommended Setup:

• Pots: 500kΩ

• Tone Capacitor: 0.022μF

• Supports: Coil-Split, Series/Parallel, Phase Reversal

Ideal For

• Worship, Ambient, and Jazz musicians

• Players seeking sparkly cleans and touch-sensitive dynamics

• Studio players needing clarity under heavy pedal use

• Dark-toned guitars (e.g., Mahogany) needing extra brilliance

Package Includes

• 1x Montances Underwound Humbucker Pickup(s) (as ordered)

• High-quality mounting screws and springs

• Wiring diagram link: montancesguitarwiring.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What styles are these pickups best for?

A: They are ideal for clean, ambient, worship, and light jazz/blues tones where articulation is key.

Q: Do they handle overdrive?

A: Yes, they excel at mild to medium overdrive. For heavier, high-gain tones, we recommend our Hot-Wound Series.

Q: Are these wax-potted?

A: Yes, they are lightly potted to prevent feedback while preserving harmonic openness and clarity.

Q: Can I order a single pickup?

A: Yes, the neck or bridge can be ordered individually, though the full set ensures a perfect phase and tonal balance.

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.