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Don Mare Pickups

Don Mare is a legend—if you know, you know. Alongside Virgil Arlo, his pickups are among the most sought after in the world. Built using period-correct materials, specs, and hand-winding techniques, Don’s work is all about capturing the true feel and tone of early Fender guitars.

His pickups are clear and dynamic, with tight lows, focused mids, and smooth highs—never shrill. Whether it's the raw bite of a Blackguard bridge or the warm, woody neck tones of the '50s, Don’s pickups deliver.

He’s no longer taking orders, and it doesn’t look like that will change. We waited two years for our last batch. These few sets are likely the only new ones available anywhere.