New, Nickel Silver plated pole pieces for our Multi-coil pickups.

8 Coil pickup for MM basses with Nickel Silver plated pole pieces.
8 Coil pickup for MM basses with Nickel Silver plated pole pieces.

NEW, JAZZ 4 Coil for Bass

New 4 coil JAZZ Bass pair from Herrick Pickups. Shown here in 1 Humbucker per string version, split over 2 pickups.
New 4 coil JAZZ Bass pair from Herrick Pickups. Shown here in 1 Humbucker per string version, split over 2 pickups.

Multi-coil STEEL CHASSIS = Why we use them & why they are important .

8 coil underside showing the soft steel chassis that ensures the true multi-coil tone.
8 coil underside showing the soft steel chassis that ensures the true multi-coil tone.

Practically ALL our Multi-coil pickups are built with an integral full Soft Steel or Wrought Iron chassis. This chassis ensures that the tone is true to the genuine, Multi-coil sound . The reason for using a chassis is not just so that the pole pieces are height adjustable to handle just about any radiused finger board, but more importantly to Ensure that the Tone is Un-Coloured & Un-affected by the magnets used in construction .

The multi coils in Herrick Pickups are driven by the Magneto-Motive force passing through The Steel chassis & Pole pieces rather than the simple 1-magnet-per-coil set up used by other multi-coil pickup makers. 

A magnetised chassis makes the Tone experienced by the player as Transparent as possible to enhance the Natural tone of the actual woods used in your specific Instrument.

This is an important factor when choosing a multi-coil pickup system in both a passive circuit or with an active pre-amp as the Tone focuses on the woods used in construction, which makes every Instrument's tone Unique.

It's true that our multi-coil pickups are a little more expensive than other brands that lack a proper Steel or Wrought Iron chassis.

But when the benefits of the superior build are considered, Herrick multi-coils represent unbeatable value for money & a sound Investment for our customers.   

 

NEW 8coil MINI. Based on the popular

Soap-Bar Bass humbucker. ( 35DC types )

size= 89 mm X 38 mm & height of only 23 mm,

Our first ever Drop-in-replacement 8coil for Bass with a string spacing of 19 mm string to string.

ALL NEW 8 coil MINI in Black
ALL NEW 8 coil MINI in Black

Our new 12 Coil Pickup for 6 string bass with variable string spacings ; Please see product page for more details

Our new 12 coil pickup for 6 string bass with variable pole spacings
Our new 12 coil pickup for 6 string bass with variable pole spacings
new 12 coil pickup internal construction
new 12 coil pickup internal construction

New 2 shot Rorschach pup covers

2 shot Rorschach Black & White cover for MM4 / Mutant or Blackout 8 coil pickup
2 shot Rorschach Black & White cover for MM4 / Mutant or Blackout 8 coil pickup
2 shot Rorschach Red & white cover
2 shot Rorschach Red & white cover

NEW 8 coil / 10 coil Pickup Surround & Thumb rest

10 Coil version
10 Coil version
8 coil version
8 coil version
MM Mutant with Black out Rorschach cover with surround / thumb rest
MM Mutant with Black out Rorschach cover with surround / thumb rest

Our 10 Coil Pickup types

To allow fitting of our popular 10 coil pickup into All the MM 5 string Basses, we now offer all 3 of the Cover configurations

New 10 coil covers       1. Soap bar              2. 1 Ear & 1 Bar       3. 3 Ears type.
New 10 coil covers 1. Soap bar 2. 1 Ear & 1 Bar 3. 3 Ears type.

Introducing our new J4 Soap bar pickups in High output single coil & Multi-coil versions

J4 Standard multi-coil with custom Rorschach moulded covers & 1 humbucker per string output over 2 interconnecting pickups
J4 Standard multi-coil with custom Rorschach moulded covers & 1 humbucker per string output over 2 interconnecting pickups
J4 Mini multi-coil in Black. split output Humbucker version for Series / Parallel wiring options.
J4 Mini multi-coil in Black. split output Humbucker version for Series / Parallel wiring options.
J4 mini in White. high output single coil version
J4 mini in White. high output single coil version

Our new J4 soap bar pickups are designed to replace: B4 / BC4 & Bart Mk 1 & 2 Bass guitar soap bar types. The J4 Standard model measures 108mm x 34mm & the J4 Mini measures 100mm x 29mm.

Both the high output single coil version pickup types have a 21mm depth. 

the Multi-coil versions due to the internal technology are 25mm depth.

The High output single coil has been designed as a drop in replacement, while the multi-coil versions will most likely require some pickup cavity re-working to fit in your instrument. A pair of these soap bar pickups are A good choice for a custom build & are offered with a number of output options similar to our popular 8 & 10 coil pickups. 

Please see the J4 product pages for more info.

New TELE 4 coil for Bass

TELE 4 coil Humbucker & split output Humbucker
TELE 4 coil Humbucker & split output Humbucker

TELE 4 coil. This one has been on the cards for ages. We decided to expand the output on this early Bass guitar pickup as far as was possible & have produced a 4 individual coil unit that is available in 2 options. A simple, straight Humbucking unit that can be wired in as an original TELE bass unit with 1 Hot + Earth connection & a 2nd version with a 4 + Earth wiring harness to allow connection through a Double Pole / Double throw switch for Series / Parallel output. The magnets are Alnico 5's with thin Neo's top & bottom to get maximum performance from the Sweet toned 6.8K Ohms D.C output. As the pickup has the same footprint as a standard TELE 4 pickup & is 20mm overall Height, it should fit a factory instrument with no serious molestation.

TELE 4 coil. Standard  Humbucker version
TELE 4 coil. Standard Humbucker version
TELE 4 coil. Split output version
TELE 4 coil. Split output version

8 COIL PICKUPS & THEIR INTERNAL COIL CONFIGURATIONS............ IN A NUTSHELL

8 COIL MM HUMBUCKER.
8 COIL MM HUMBUCKER.

STANDARD 8 COIL MM HUMBUCKER, 3 available outputs 1=Shown in Red  / 2= Shown in Orange  / 3= all 8 coils together . This unit operates as 2X pseudo single coil outputs, basically 2 Horizontal Rows of 4 individual coils wired in series, here shown colour coded for simplicity. Although the layout is similar to single coils, there is increased sensitivity, a characteristic unique to the multi-coil pickups. This 8 coil has a Full humbucker mode when both coloured rows shown are selected to use together. This type of 8 coil Can be used passively or via an active pre-amp.  

SPLIT 8 COIL MM HUMBUCKER
SPLIT 8 COIL MM HUMBUCKER

SPLIT OUTPUT 8 COIL output 1= shown here in Red; SPLIT-P  / output 2= Here shown in Orange; REVERSE SPLIT-P / output 3= all 8 coils selected to use together , all 3 of these outputs are in full humbucking mode. This type of 8 coil Can be used passively or via an active pre-amp. The way the coils are wired internally give a wider tonal range than our standard 8 coil pickup, It also covers the much loved split-p configuration & is generally quieter in operation due to the fact that all 3 outputs available are true humbuckers. For a single pickup Bass,  this type would be our recommendation for maximum tonal flexibility & 3 outputs that are audibly different from each other, & which are available when wired through a standard 3 way toggle switch. 

8 COIL 1 HUMBUCKER PER STRING
8 COIL 1 HUMBUCKER PER STRING

8 COIL 1 HUMBUCKER PER STRING, Unfussy, Single output available in all 8 coil mode only via a 1 humbucker per string compatible active pre-amp. the colour codes pictured above are merely to show each pair of matched Humbucking coils, this type of 8 coil pickup Cannot be used passively.

 

All of our 8 COIL pickups have adjustable pole pieces & the coloured dots pictured here are purely to help explain the internal coil layouts & are not present on the actual pickups. 

NEW.  3D PRINTED, CUSTOM ORDER COVERS & NON STANDARD MULTI COIL PICKUPS

 3D printed cover, used to build a Unique Custom Multi-coil Pickup for 1 of our customers.

This modern technology allows Custom shapes to be created to fit our multi coil technology  in either 2 x pseudo single coil, split output & 1 Humbucker per string versions as long as the Pole spacings on your Bass are wider than 16 mm string to string. We will be only limited by the filament colours available & can generate covers from your individual dimensioned sketches. Please contact us for more details.  

10 coil 1 Humbucker Per String version with Brass  Logo
10 coil 1 Humbucker Per String version with Brass Logo

https://powderforpigeons.bandcamp.com/

New E.P from the fabulous Powder for Pigeons available on bandcamp right now !

INTRODUCING OUR NEW 8 COIL,    ONE HUMBUCKER PER STRING

Our 3rd 8 coil featuring 1 Humbucker per string built to operate with an NFP Preamp
Our 3rd 8 coil featuring 1 Humbucker per string built to operate with an NFP Preamp

.....& our new 10 COIL for MM5 Bass

10 COIL MM TYPE HUMBUCKER AVAILABLE NOW IN 3 OUTPUT OPTIONS
10 COIL MM TYPE HUMBUCKER AVAILABLE NOW IN 3 OUTPUT OPTIONS

NUNO MAIO

Introducing Nuno of Lusithand Devices, born and raised in Portugal who has been playing the bass since he was 16 years old. He has lived in London since 2015 & plays in a band called TrYangle,

 Nuno's influences are Nirvana, Tool and Dream Theater 

It was through bands like these that he became interested in using effects, namely Overdrive & Distortion

After building his first D.I.Y pedal kit he saw the potential for effects & making music &  started his journey into electronics  

Nuno now works for  Rainger  FX & contacted us at herrickpickups a couple of years ago with an idea to build a custom NFP preamp to use with our multi-coil pickups. 

We were sent one of these & it is a tiny unit which takes up a  little more space than a volume pot. It's a really fun upgrade that is very quiet in operation & simple to install. This unit runs on a 9 V  or  2X  9V batteries & can be used on a pre-existing passive circuit. With the multi coil pickups it helps to "Tough up" your Bass.

 

 

Nuno's NFP Preamp
Nuno's NFP Preamp

Nuno can be contacted directly at

witchelectronic(at)gmail(dot)com

 

OUR VERY OWN 4 COIL SPLIT-P

4 COIL SPLIT-P IN HAKKO SOLDERING IRON BLUE........& WHY NOT ?
4 COIL SPLIT-P IN HAKKO SOLDERING IRON BLUE........& WHY NOT ?
4 COIL SPLIT-P & 1/2 8 COIL  SET UP, OUR STANDARD SPLIT-P IS QUIET, OUR NEW 4 COIL SPLIT-P IS ALMOST SILENT IN OPERATION
4 COIL SPLIT-P & 1/2 8 COIL SET UP, OUR STANDARD SPLIT-P IS QUIET, OUR NEW 4 COIL SPLIT-P IS ALMOST SILENT IN OPERATION

Our new 4 coil Split-P humbucking pickup has the same foot print & string spacings ( just under 19 mm) as a regular Split-P, 4 string Bass pickup but with our multi-coil technology within. Full earth shielding creates a unit that operates without noise & gives extra clarity & punch to a pickup type that is already in a class of it's own. 

Built for musicians who are not satisfied with just flat-lining through life.

INTRODUCING

THE MM NEO 5 STRING, IN ALNICO 5 / NEODYMIUM & MUTANT 5 VERSIONS

NEW GHOST COIL VERSIONS FOR 4 & 5 STRING MM BASSES

Copper powder finish on an MM Ghost for 4 string Bass
Copper powder finish on an MM Ghost for 4 string Bass
musicman bass humbucker 5 string, stingray 5 string pickup, musicman sterling bass, custom mm5 pickup

MM 5 GHOST COIL HUMBUCKERS

musicman humbucker 5 string custom colour cover pickup
Buddhist street fighter Orange

POWDER FOR PIGEONS

https://www.powderforpigeons.com/

The fantastic Powder for Pigeons practicing for their new E.P. Rhys, the guitarist is using a specially constructed pickup set which includes a Cigar Box Guitar 3 string unit for an extra Bass channel output in the middle position. Coupled with 1 of our new Strat Bridge humbuckers, both units with neodymium magnets fitted. The result is a huge, larger than life  sound from a single instrument. Rhys offers his own hand made "Bush Pig Guitars" for discerning musicians from nearly impossible to source Tone Woods from his native home of Australia. I was lucky enough to meet up with Rhys & Meike in the summer & hear them play, just amazing ! 

INTRODUCING                FRANCISCO ESCALONA

Francisco Escalona,  Bass player from Nightrage & Always war
Francisco Escalona, Bass player from Nightrage & Always war

Francisco recently discovered our 8 coil for Musicman. He writes...

"The Herrick 8 coil has turned my Stingray into a totally different instrument. Instead of the added bass frequency boost available on the factory model, that I feel is a negative point on the Stingray, The Herrick 8 coil sounds rounder with more natural Bass. I love the tone of Justin Chancellor from TOOL & with the Herrick 8 coil, I think I get pretty close. It is hands down, the best pickup I heard in a Bass". 

 

http://ebssweden.com/content2/francisco-escalona-nightragealways-war/

 

https://nightrage.com/

Francisco's Stingrays with our 8coils fitted.  Grey cover is the 2xS.C + 1x full H.B The white is the 3x full H.B model
Francisco's Stingrays with our 8coils fitted. Grey cover is the 2xS.C + 1x full H.B The white is the 3x full H.B model
Psilos Bass by Andy Rogers of AJR guitarmods
Psilos Bass by Andy Rogers of AJR guitarmods

Congratulations to Andy Rogers of AJR guitar mods who has been awarded Bass of the week by notreble.com for his stunning custom made Psilos bass which features minimalist design with hidden hardware. Andy has used a custom pickup from our workshop which is a Naked version of our punchy 4 coil for the neck position & a piezo bridge unit from Artec, controlled with one of John East's fabulous pre-amp modules.

routed pickup cavity for 4 individual coil placements in the Psilos bass by AJR guitarmods
routed pickup cavity for 4 individual coil placements in the Psilos bass by AJR guitarmods

Mick T playing the Psilos bass

Psilos bass rear side
Psilos bass rear side

WE ARE NOW BASED IN NORTH WALES & OUR NEW WORKSHOPS ARE UP & RUNNING

our Voodoo black cat
our Voodoo black cat

INTRODUCING OUR 8 COIL HUMBUCKING BASS GUITAR PICKUP & 3 WAY SPLIT OUTPUT 8 COIL PICKUP

 

Designed as a replacement for MM. & O.L.P. style bass guitars. Featuring full earth shielding and eight individual, Hand Scatter wound, (reverse wound, reverse polarity) matched coils. These pickups are very quiet in operation with an absolute minimum of cross talk. 

 

Connects directly to the MM. factory electronics or can be wired passively, through 2 x Volume & 1 or 2 x Tone pots. 

The 8 coil pickup is now available in 2 types.

 

Type 1 features 2 x pseudo single coil outputs & 1 full 8 coil humbucking mode output.

 

Type 2 features 3 x full humbucking outputs in full 8 coil mode, split-P mode & reverse split-P mode. 

 

Both these 2 different 8 coil pickups offer the serious musician a versatile & muscular upgrade to a standard MM type instrument with greatly reduced noise.

The non standard cover colour pictured above in a stingray illustrates the type of custom options you can expect from us, black & white are also available.

 

These pickups are our most complicated to date, almost every part is hand made. With over 80 components making up this humbucker, the tone it produces & the amazing quietness in operation has made all the development issues of getting these Pickups to the production stage more than worthwhile.

 

SEE PRODUCT PAGE FOR FULL SPEC.