John Birch Guitars®
Since 1970, John Birch Guitars have stood at the forefront of electric guitar design, trusted by pioneering players seeking new levels of performance and clarity. That legacy continues today through an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, engineering, and tone. At the heart of every John Birch instrument lies the component that defines its voice—the pickup.
Every pickup we produce begins with a deep respect for our originals. We have spent countless hours meticulously analysing vintage John Birch pickups, measuring and mapping their output, impedance, DC resistance, inductance, and capacitance to the finest tolerances. This comprehensive study allows us to understand not only how these pickups were built, but why they sound the way they do. By blending detailed forensic analysis with hand-built precision, we ensure our new pickups capture the unique character, power, and clarity that define the classic John Birch tone.
John Birch Pickups
The Legacy of Innovation
Technical & Professional
Our pickups are crafted with scientific precision and rigorously tested against our originals. Every unit undergoes detailed analysis, where output levels, impedance curves, DC resistance, inductance, and capacitance are measured to achieve tonal accuracy. By understanding how these parameters interact, we ensure each pickup delivers consistent frequency response, exceptional signal integrity, and the unmistakable clarity that defines the John Birch sound.
Crafting a John Birch pickup is as much an art as it is a science. Behind every winding lies a deep understanding of how each model is voiced. We obsess over every detail, fine-tuning each component until the pickup resonates with rich harmonic depth and expressive dynamics. This dedication ensures that every note speaks with the unmistakable personality of
a hand-crafted John Birch pickup.
Each pickup is made with the same devotion to tone that inspired the classic sounds of rock’s golden eras. We carefully evaluate all parameters to recreate the warmth, punch, and definition expected from truly iconic pickups.
By blending timeless craftsmanship with advanced analytical precision,
we deliver a sound that feels familiar—full of character, clarity, and musicality. This exhaustive attention to detail ensures our guitars respond with a voice that is powerful, articulate, and unmistakably John Birch.
Vintage Accuracy
Our Philosophy
While each pickup offers its own tonal signature, this is only half the story. The true potential of our pickups is unlocked through their partnership with the electronics in every John Birch guitar. This synergy is further enhanced by the natural sustain provided by our solid maple construction.
From carefully matched potentiometer values to precisely chosen capacitors and shielding schemes, every component in our wiring harness is selected and tuned to complement the unique response of our pickups. This approach ensures optimal signal flow, maximum clarity, and the unmistakable power, sustain, and punch that define the John Birch sound.
Because our electronics and pickups are engineered as a single, unified system, we offer our pickups exclusively within our guitars—guaranteeing players experience the tone exactly as it was designed to be heard.
John Birch Simplux® John Birch Biflux® John Birch Superflux®
John Birch Hyperflux® John Birch Magnum®
SIMPLUX®
BIFLUX®
The Simplux® is the essence of
John Birch clarity—an elegantly voiced hum cancelling single- coil designed for shimmering highs, articulate mids, and responsive dynamics.
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Lower inductance for an open, airy top-end
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Balanced output for clean articulation
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Optimised impedance for pristine note definition
The overall tone is bright, detailed, and crisp—perfect for players who value precision and nuance. Yet the Simplux remains formidable under higher gain, delivering the unmistakable grit and authority that defined the earliest Black Sabbath recordings
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Carefully balanced DC resistance for warmth and bite
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Coil geometry tuned for rich harmonic complexity
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Controlled capacitance for clear, articulate highs
The Biflux® brings the warmth and fullness of a high-output vintage humbucker while retaining exceptional clarity. It is engineered to eliminate noise without sacrificing high-end detail.
Smooth, bold, and versatile, the Biflux excels in everything from blues and classic rock to hard rock—a humbucker that stays articulate even under high gain.
The The Superflux takes the Biflux philosophy further, offering more output, more drive, and more authority. It’s engineered for players who want an elevated response without compromising tonal integrity.
Punchy, dynamic, and aggressive when pushed—yet controlled and articulate. Ideal for hot blues, hard rock, and heavier modern tones.
SUPERFLUX®
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Increased output for stronger signal and dynamic push
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Inductance refined for muscular low end and focused mids
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Impedance tailored for a tight response under distortion
HYPERFLUX®
The Hyperflux is a high-performance pickup built for players seeking exceptional clarity at high gain.
It blends power with precision
Focused, powerful, and remarkably clear even under extreme distortion. Ideal for metal, prog, and modern technical styles where definition is essential. Responds exceptionally well to lower frequencies.
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High-output winding for immediate attack
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Inductance engineered for tight, responsive lows
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Controlled resonance for cutting, focused highs
MAGNUM®
The Magnum stands at the apex of the John Birch lineup—the most powerful and commanding pickup we produce. Designed for extreme output without sacrificing clarity, it is a statement of pure engineering force.
Huge, authoritative, and fearlessly bold. It delivers crushing rhythm tones, soaring leads, and sustain that feels endless. Built for players who want the most intense response possible.
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Very high-output coil design for massive signal strength
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Optimised resistance and capacitance for tight, aggressive voicing
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Magnetic structure engineered for unmatched drive
