Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom set of pickups to take home.
Over two full days, we’ll cover the complete pickup-building process from start to finish. You’ll learn how pickups work, why design choices matter, and how subtle variables — magnet type, coil wire, turns count, tension, and potting — directly shape tone, output, and feel. Instruction includes demonstrations, guided hands-on work, and plenty of time for questions and discussion.
This is not a lecture-only class. Participants actively wind, assemble, and finish pickups using the same equipment and techniques found in professional boutique shops. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with both practical skills and a deeper understanding of how to evaluate and design pickups for your own instruments.
Professional Pickup Winding Equipment
Students will gain hands-on experience using industry-leading pickup winding systems, including:
Tonewinder 1.3 with Automatic Traverse Control (ATC) — offering precise, repeatable coil winding with programmable control over traverse patterns, tension, and consistency.
Mojotone pickup winder upgraded with the Tonewinder Traverse system, providing fully automatic traverse functionality comparable to the Tonewinder platform.
Using both systems allows students to understand modern automated winding workflows while still learning the fundamentals behind traditional hand-guided techniques. We’ll discuss when automation improves consistency, when controlled variation is desirable, and how different winding approaches affect the final sound.
What You’ll Learn
How electric guitar pickups actually work
Differences between single-coil and humbucker designs
Magnet types (Alnico, ceramic) and their tonal characteristics
Coil wire, turns count, tension, and output
Winding strategies: consistency vs controlled randomness
Assembly, potting, and basic troubleshooting
How to evaluate pickups by ear and by design intent
Build Your Own Pickups
Each participant will build a complete set of pickups during the workshop. These are yours to keep and install — not kits, but real, shop-built pickups made with professional materials and tools.
Who This Class Is For
Guitar players exploring tone at a deeper level
DIY builders and electronics hobbyists
Luthiers and aspiring pickup winders
Anyone who wants to build their own guitar pickups instead of buying off-the-shelf
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop Unlock the art and science of electric guitar pickups in this immersive two-day, hands-on workshop hosted in the Rockin’ Replicas shop. Designed for beginners, guitarists, and curious builders alike, this class combines foundational theory, real-world techniques, and modern pickup-building tools so you can confidently build your own custom […]
Guitar Pickup Building — 2-Day Hands-On Workshop
