Description
Raw, in-your-face, distinctive Alnico-5 hot P.A.F attitude. With an upper-midrange punch and sizzling – not harsh – high end, they’ll deliver the power to cut through. The Marshallhead pickups were brought about by the desire for a pickup that captures more of the “overwound” original 59 P.A.F pickups without sacrificing clarity, detail and that great P.A.F “honk”. A bright, yet fat and clear top end compliments a cello like bottom and hollow honky midrange so unique to the 50’s originals. Using plain enamel wire, Alnico 5 magnets, and no wax potting, the Marshallhead pickups have really raised the bar on the hotter P.A.F type winds.
Want a darker, “smoky” tone? Ask about the Alnico 2 mod!
Bridge is 9k, neck is 8.2k .
The Marshallhead bridge pairs especially well with the Dr. Vintage neck to create an incredible range of tones.
Steve Ouimette and the Marshallhead/Dr Vintage pair, Whole Lotta Tone, and a breakdown of how he got it.
Steve Ouimette performs “All Right Now” with the Marshallhead bridge.
Bob Pare, Marshallhead bridge
’79 Kalamazoo LP Marshallhead BR, 2553 Marshall into a 2045 Marshall 2×12 cabinet
We’re often asked if the Marshallhead is suitable for classic 80’s metal.
Adrian D (verified owner) –
This pickup is really amazing and as is advertised. I highly recommend this to anyone who want to upgrade their gears. I have installed this in my Tokai guitar and damn!, it has all that the sound i have been craving for. To all tone freaks out there, try this one and i bet you’ll be satisfied like i am.
Bryan S –
Pickup is amazing. Great for distorted tones and cleans up nice as well
Carl –
I bought this pickup second hand off a guy a few cities over and put it in my 95′ Les Paul that still had the stock pickups in it. I had issues with the stock pickups due to one becoming microphonic so i swapped it with a Marshallhead in the bridge. If I’m lyin’ I’m flyin’ and my feet haven’t left the ground if it wasn’t the single most impressive thing I’ve seen, my 95′ went from being a guitar I picked up only here and there to now being something I play daily and I owe it entirely to this pickup. It went from a nasally, super mid based tone to a wide open, hot as a firecracker, airy, sizzle that sounds unbelievable when ran through my EVH amp on any setting. Its good enough to warrant me now replacing my bridge with, most likely, a Dr. Vintage as well. I rarely say it often but I can’t recommend this pickup enough for any Les Paul player.
hank knight (verified owner) –
I absolutely love the marshallhead! Swapped out the stock pickups on an 03 SG. It sounded good before but now this thing has the Warren Haynes govt mule tone i was looking for. If you are thinking of trying a set out, quit thinking and buy these bad mofos! Customer service is top notch as well, you won’t be sorry!! THANK YOU WOLFE!
Pete Kearney (verified owner) –
I assembled a LP style guitar with a beautiful body and neck from Warmoth. I contacted Wolfe for recommendations and he recommended the Marshallhead for the bridge and Dr. Vintage for the neck. I used a Jimmy Page setup and I have to say that these pickups are an amazing pair for my guitar. In standard configuration, they love to be pushed and provide something completely different to my sonic palette of mostly single coil guitars. When in the out-of-phase position I found an incredible and unexpected brightness but with some kick ass thump. Thank you Wolfe!
Michael Dehner (verified owner) –
Totally blown away! Have a beautiful Custom Shop Les Paul Custom which plays fantastic but never sounded like I thought it should or could. It’s a fairly bright guitar and I had swapped out the pickups for another set made by a Texas company which did tame the shrill bridge but still didn’t deliver what I was hoping. Neck was muddy and bridge lacked punch even after adjusting every possible way. I was thinking Dr. Vintage but Wolfe recommended Marshallhead with A2 mod for bridge and MKII with degaussed A5 in neck. All I can say is OMG!! My guitar now sounds like a beast and has more tonal response and nuance than I ever thought possible! I could go on & on but suffice to say I cannot imagine anything better than what Wolfe delivered. Thanks so much Wolfe!,
@JoeBob_giitaar (verified owner) –
Got these for my Epi Les Paul Studio. I got the alnico 2 option in the neck.
The bridge is twangy but still sweet, it can push the front and off your amp in really nasty ways if you dime the guitar volume, but can still clean up.
The neck is a wooly mammoth! It is a touch boomy, but that translates to it doing absolute magic with a dirty fuzz into a clean tube channel. Really mellow, and still capable of some articulation when you EQ for it.
Really pleased with the products, and the customer service as well!
Greg Dunn (verified owner) –
Wicked, cleans up amazing but definitely will scream like a banshee when pushed. I use it in the bridge position and paired with the Dr V in the neck I couldn’t be more pleased. This is how a pickup should sound.