Every pickup is hand-wound to order by Marc, one at a time. Current bench time is 30-35 days. Perfection takes time—your tone is worth the wait.
Lipstick Humbucker
£150.00 Excluding TAX (+ 20% For UK & + 10% Trump Tariff for USA)
Description
The Cult Classic, Reimagined: Humbucker-Sized Lipstick Pickups
This is a modern take on an underrated classic that has defined some of the coolest tones in guitar history. We’ve stayed obsessively true to the original 1950s “Dano” blueprint, but engineered them to drop straight into your humbucker-equipped guitar.
These aren’t just pickups; they are a direct injection of lo-fi mojo and high-fidelity chime.
Raw Construction, Pure Tone
True to the original manufacturing method, these pickups are built without a bobbin. We wind the 42AWG wire directly around a custom-made Alnico 6 bar magnet—exactly like the vintage units. The coil is then taped and housed in a sleek, 70mm nickel-plated cover.
The result? A directness and transparency that you simply cannot get from a traditional bobbin-based pickup. It’s that signature percussive snap and shimmering top-end that made the original “Lipsticks” famous.
Modern Versatility: The Split
While the originals were often a “one-trick pony,” we’ve brought them into the 21st century. These are wired with 4-conductor hook-up wire as standard.
With a neck output of 7K and a bridge of 8K, they offer plenty of punch. However, when you engage the coil split, you drop down to a glassy 3.5K (Neck) and 4K (Bridge)—perfect for those thin, wiry surf tones and garage rock textures.
Fit & Finish
Designed to fill a standard humbucker ring, the 70mm covers offer a clean, industrial look. Please note: it’s a tight, precise fit, ensuring your guitar looks as sharp as it sounds.
Technical Specifications
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Construction: Authentic no-bobbin design (wire wound directly to magnet).
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Magnets: Custom-made Alnico 6 (period-correct).
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Covers: 70mm Nickel-plated (Humbucker-ring compatible).
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Wire: 42AWG.
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Output: 7K (Neck) / 8K (Bridge).
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Splittable: Yes (3.5K Neck / 4K Bridge).
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Wiring: 4-Conductor wire for maximum switching options.
Ready to swap that muddy humbucker for some vintage-spec jangle?
https://www.mojopickups.co.uk/the-mojo-process-hand-wound-custom-guitar-pickups/
