What IronGear users say

1. Jailhouse Rail II

   Got the Jailhouse Rail II to replace a railed pickup that cost more than twice the price. What a difference, absolutely brilliant, and goes well with the Seymour Duncan stacks in middle and neck. I reckon I'll be replacing the Duncans with Texas Locos in the near future though.

   — Alistair Reese, Broadstairs, Kent

2. Hammer Head + Jailhouse Rail II

   Just finished rebuilding an old guitar for a friend with most parts from Axetec. Hammer Head in the bridge, Jailhouse Rail IIs in the middle and neck. Wow. For the price I wasn't expecting a lot — originally planned these as a stop-gap before getting Seymour Duncans or DiMarzios. Now, my friend has no plans of getting other pickups. These are amazing pickups. Hit so far above their price range.

   — Ross Parfitt, Australia

3. Hot Slag

   Your pickups saved an old guitar from being sold! It was equipped with Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz, but the Hot Slags just blew them away. It's bizarre how natural and open they sound while having such a huge output. 1000% would recommend.

   — Wouter Witten, The Netherlands

4. Blues Engine

   I received the Blues Engine humbuckers which I purchased as per your recommendation for my Epiphone Sheraton, and I am completely blown away. To say these are good is a massive understatement. The pickups can easily go from BB King to Britpop to AC/DC and everything in between. I have two other 335-style guitars fitted with Gibsons and SDs (which cost at least twice the price), and 90% of the time the Blues Engines sound better to my ears and my band members'.

   — Andy White, Newcastle upon Tyne

5. Alchemist 90

   Fitted the Alchemist 90s today in my G&L ASAT Deluxe. Hunted around and almost bought a second-hand pair of Bare Knuckles but thought I'd give the IronGear ones a go — wow, am I pleased with the results. Plenty of punch and clang but also warm, not harsh like some P90s can be. Every note is really clear too. Recommended.

   — Jes Abbott, Deal

6. Steel Foundry

   Modded a Telecaster with 3 pickups (wired as a Strat). Replaced the Tele pickups with Steel Foundries and added a Strat middle — wow. As well as the replaced Tele pickups having a nice bite, I've got the Strat sound too. These pickups are well worth the money and I would highly recommend them.

   — Ian Barrass, East Yorkshire

7. Rolling Mill

   Installed a pair of Rolling Mills into a very tired low-budget Ibanez and the difference is astounding! If anyone is on the fence because “they can't possibly be any good for that price”, do yourself a favour and just press the order button. Easily as good if not better than pickups I've had from SD.

   — Dave Firman, Hemel Hempstead

8. Vintage 6TS

   Had a Warmoth parts Strat for years but was never happy with the pickups. Phil (Bristol Guitar Tech) suggested Vintage 6TS plus new pots and a full set-up. The guitar plays better now than any guitar I have ever owned, and the pickups have exceeded my most optimistic expectations — bright, articulate, can funk or rock, and actually sound much better than those in my American Standard Strat. Sold the existing Bare Knuckles on eBay for twice the price of the new ones.

   — Dave Gouldney

9. Steam Hammer

   Had an ESP with an EMG 81 — nice clean sound but very harsh and sterile for rock. Swapped it for the Steam Hammer. Wow, totally unexpected. Lovely clean, bright, focused, articulate for rock, and when coil-tapped I can sound just like Richie Kotzen. Beautiful. My new favourite pickup.

   — Steve Holt, Castleford

10. Vintage 6TS

    For some time I've been looking to replace the pickups on my faithful old Tokai Strat (the originals lacked sparkle). Keith recommended a set of Vintage 6TS — did a complete overhaul. Plugged into my Blackstar HT 5 and wow, what a difference. Completely blown away by what I was hearing. I now have the guitar I've always wanted thanks to the affordable, high-quality components.

    — Martyn Routs, Wickham Bishops

11. Metal Machine

    Bought a Metal Machine bridge pickup. First thing I noticed is the quality — build looks like Gibson's, even the maple spacers. Sound-wise: WOW. These are not fantastic pickups for the price — these are fantastic pickups at ANY price. So much clarity, definition and balls.

    — Nick Evans, South Wales

12. Blues Engine

    Took a chance trying the Blues Engine set in my 1999 Gibson ES335 to replace the dark, lifeless stock '57 Classics. The risk was definitely worth it. The Blues Engine set has a depth and clarity that the stock pickups could never achieve. Of all the pickup changes I've done over 30+ guitars, this was the biggest difference and the most satisfying. By a long shot, the best “bang for the buck” pickups for vintage tones out there.

    — Brad, Canada

13. Texas Loco

    A set of Texas Locos for my Fender Strat. American Strat pickups are OK — these Texas Locos are so much better than the standard Fender fare. Powerfully woody lows and ringing highs. Hendrix is a cinch, as is EJ, SRV etc. Brilliant clean and amazing with any gain setting. Stop wondering and just buy them.

    — Barry Armstrong, Dudley

14. Dirty Torque + Blues Engine

    I contacted IG a while back as I was unsure of spending £200 on genuine PRS Tremonti pickups for my Tremonti SE. They advised Dirty Torque bridge and Blues Engine neck. Wow — they were right. They are on a par with, if not better than, my mate's Tremonti pickups. They scream — you get the best of both worlds, from heavy rock through blues. SD, DiMarzio etc. had better watch their backs because IG is offering a better sound at a cheaper price.

    — Lee Gordon, Luton

15. Vintage 6TS

    Now on my 3rd pickup purchase of IronGears, and wow. I had DiMarzios in my Mexican Strat (great, but a little too hot), then I found the Vintage 6TS. These pickups are superb — the 2nd and 4th positions are just the sound I was looking for. Great dynamic range and clarity. A steal at this price. You will not be disappointed.

    — Tom Clements, Gillingham

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