Below is a quick guide to Route 30 Pickup Offerings.
Each humbucker below includes a more comprehensive description after clicking on the image.
| Neck Models | Magnet | Resistance | Tone at a Glance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEK-II | Alnico 2 | 7.6K | Vintage Warmth, Fullness & Clarity |
| NEK-UV | Unoriented A5 | 7.6K | Flatter EQ, Medium Output |
| NEK-TS | Alnico 5 | 7.5K | Vintage Inspired Early 80s Clarity |
| Bridge Models | |||
| BDG-V | Alnico 5 | 8.2K | Classic to Hard Rock, Tight & Biting |
| BDG-VIII | Alnico 8 | 12.2K | Rock to Metal, Aggresively Organic |
| BDG-C8 | Ceramic 8 | 14.2K | High Gain Metal, Clear & Tight |
Bridge Pickups
Customization
All Route 30 Pickups are hand constructed and customized in direct response to orders. After you place an order, you will be sent a link to an online form which walks you through all your cosmetic design choices. All pickups offer the following options:
Baseplates are available in long-leg or short-leg variations.
Lead wire is available in vintage style braided 2-conductor or shielded 4-conductor.
Pole pieces and slugs are available in nickel, gold or black.
All pickups are available with or without covers. Covered humbuckers are available in nickel, gold or black.
Exposed bobbins are available in black or zebra.
Aging/Relicing is available for a small up-charge. Reach out for more details and pricing.
Pickups can be made without potting. Reach out if desired.
What to Expect / Policies
All pickups are shipped within 1-2 weeks of placing an order.
At this time, Route 30 only ships within the United States. We hope to expand in the future.
Mounting screws and springs included. Pickup mounting rings not included.
30-day Satisfaction: Route 30 will refund your purchase price if you are unsatisfied for any reason. In order to receive a full refund, Route 30 must receive the returned pickup in undamaged condition (buyer pays return shipping unless pickup is defective). Some solder on the braided lead is OK but the lead must not be cut.