Order Status
Please note that Legendary Pickups is no longer accepting new orders except for where pickups are already currently in stock. Please see the store page for more info.
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Due to changes in personal circumstances, new EU legislation prepped for 2025, supplier costs increasing and a shift in the market over, I think it's time to call it a day and put the Legends to rest.
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Having sought multiple different ways to keep the brand alive and potential buyers, I don't feel comfortable with the options for keeping it going. Being made in Scotland, operated and run solely by me, was one of the largest draws that people sought out. I am truly humbled by this and Scotland isn't known for being a pickup building location. It was nice to give that extra foundation a homage and keeping it local and true to the brand was impossible in the current climate.
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I am exceptionally proud of each and every pickup that has left the workroom. I stand by every one that has been made and I hope you all enjoy them for years to come.
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I thank each and every one of you that has paid interest to the Legendary and has supported me through the multiple life events that have happened over the last 6 years.
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It has been a pleasure but time to say goodbye.
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All the best.
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Jason
Founder
Legendary Pickups
"Nothing says Legend like the kings of the past and this is our homage to the sounds of vintage music"
Progenitor - "A person or thing that first indicates a direction, originates something, or serves as a model; predecessor; precursor."
The Progenitor line is a departure from the traditional (pardon the pun) structure of Legendary Pickups model designs. Each format of pickup pays homage to the vintage pickups of the chosen era rather than carry one design philosophy. Vintage single coils. Unobtainable t-type tones. The gargantuan: The P.A.F. Nothing says Legend like the kings of the past and this is our homage to the sounds of vintage music.
Progenitor Designs
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P.A.F. - Original spec P.A.F. style 50's Humbucker
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1970 - 70's era lawsuit guitar homage
P.A.F.
The Progenitor PAF is Legendary Pickups homage to the Original P.A.F. humbucker. Whilst not a reproduction, the PAF is constructed with more vintage specs and options, perfect for those looking for tone similar to those from the past. Plain enamel wire, vintage formula nickel pole screws, vintage alloy keeper bars, rough cast AlNiCo magnets, German nickel baseplates in 49.2mm spacing and old school butyrate bobbins assist in recreating the visual and functional design of this pickup. Top it off with vintage braided wire and you have a pickup that aims to capture the vibe of the one that started it all.
Position
Bridge
Neck
DC Resistance
7.48k
N/A
Magnet
AlNiCo IV
N/A
1970 - "The Lawsuit"
"The 1970s marked an infamous period in the Japanese guitar market, giving rise to a plethora of 'copy' guitars. Some of these instruments were practically clones of highly sought-after brands, resulting in the creation of stellar guitars equipped with exceptional pickups from major manufacturers, including the renowned Maxon®.
Legendary Pickups pays homage to this era with The Progenitor 1970 - a 'Lawsuit' Humbucker. This pickup draws heavy inspiration from one of Jason's (Legendary's founder) own Maxon® sets, believed to be a U-1000 prototype (serial no. 16712) from a 1976 single-cut style guitar.
Position
Bridge
Neck
DC Resistance
7.41k
N/A
Magnet
AlNiCo 8
N/A