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One of the most rewarding parts of building pickups is hearing them become part of someone else’s music.

Exactly one year ago, we started designing the signature pickup for my very good friend @rodneygenejunior . It’s a very special moment for me to finally hear it coming through his hands.
Rodney, thank you so much for your trust from day one and for your support since the very first time we met.

In this recording, RG is playing his @grezguitars Grand Tour equipped with his signature Nick Silver Pickups - Silver 77 pickups, a custom set we designed together specifically for his sound.
Every note tells a story. Thank you Rodney!

Full video link in bio.
More information about the signature “Silver 77” model coming soon.

#nicksilverpickups #newpickup #rodneygenejunior #grezguitars #humbucker by @nicksilverpickups

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“The Birth of the Mockingbird”

Back in 2021, when @paul_guitar_prem brought his Gibson Melody Maker to Christoph (@onguitars) for an upgrade, we had an idea: to create a new kind of Firebird pickup.

After months of research and testing, the first Nick Silver Firebird was born — a pickup with the sparkle and clarity of a single coil, tight lows, rich dynamics, and excellent note separation.

But it still needed a name.
That’s when my friend Christoph came up with the idea. Since all the instruments he builds are named after birds, the choice was clear: the Mockingbird.

A Mockingbird is known for its remarkable ability to mimic the songs of other birds and sounds, often loudly and rapidly — just like the unique voice of this pickup.

In the summer of 2021, the very first Mockingbird (Firebird design) came to life, thanks to two friends: Paul Prem and Christoph Noe (On Guitars).
Link in the description

#nicksilverpickups #onguitars #mockingbirdpickup #firebirdpickup #guitarpickups #guitargear #geartalk #guitarupgrade #guitartone #guitarcommunity #boutiquepickups #guitarlovers #guitaristsofinstagram by @nicksilverpickups

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Our good friend Rodney Gene Junior from Austin, Texas, just made a new demo featuring our Swan Underwound pickups and SilverTron pickups in two
Eastman guitars.
Check it out and don’t miss his commentary at the end!
Watch the full video on YouTube—link in bio.
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#nicksilverpickups #rodneygenejunior #eastman #eastmanguitars #grateful #humbuckerpickups #humbucker #humbuckers #pafpickups #filtertron #silvertron #guitarpickups #pickupwinding #geardemo #guitardemo by @nicksilverpickups

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2 years ago

Green Mile Tele Bridge pickup with 3rd wire for series-out of phase wirings.
#nicksilverpickups #telepickups #handwoundpickups #boutiquepickups #telecaster by @nicksilverpickups

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How did the Mockingbird pickup come to life?

It all started back in 2021. I’ve written the full story behind it on our blog.

Link in bio.
#nicksilverpickups #onguitars #firebirdpickups #mockingbirdpickup #mockingbird by @nicksilverpickups

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Today, we’re happy to officially introduce our Charlie Christian pickup, designed for Humbucker Routing.

It has its own voice, with a full-bodied, dynamic tone, rich harmonic detail and an open, expressive response.

Available in Neck & Bridge versions.

Now available on our website.
#nicksilverpickups #charliechristian #jazzguitar #guitartone #guitarbuilder by @nicksilverpickups

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I just finished this beauty of a Pitpit bass, and it’s a special one for two reasons.

First: it’s the first 32“ medium scale Pitpit I’ve ever built. The 3+1 headstock is borrowed from the shape of the Pitpit Five. Now that I’m holding it and playing it, I’m wondering why I didn’t build one earlier. The sound and feel are just phenomenal. It’s loaded with an amazing sounding set of @nicksilverpickups Mr Iggy humbuckers.

Second: it’s the second to last custom instrument built in the On Guitars workshop. Yes, that’s true. At the end of the year I’ll close the doors on my business as a guitar builder. I’ll make a dedicated post soon so you can learn more about what led to that decision. For now I’m still putting all my love and energy into my instruments, and I think this bass is the perfect example of that.

One more to go, and it will be colorful, fresh and a Pitpit. Exactly what you expect an On Guitars instrument to be.

#onguitars #pitpit #mediumscalebass #customguitar taken in München Germany by @nicksilverpickups

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Christoph poured everything into @onguitars – craftsmanship, care and an eye for details. We met at the Bliss Fest in Amsterdam 2025 and what started as a conversation about gear turned into friendship.

Now I can barely believe to get to say this: I get to play his beautiful Elster, loaded with incredible @nicksilverpickups Swan humbuckers. It's my holy grail guitar – a dream come true!

1,000,000 thank yous, Christoph!

It's bittersweet, because On Guitars is closing its doors. I'm endlessly grateful, and so proud to carry a piece of that legacy every time I play!

#onguitars #nicksilverpickups #Elster #holygrailguitar #tonematters by @nicksilverpickups

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2 months ago

An amazing build by @pavlakis.guitars for the friend @adrpedals using our Swan humbuckers!
So happy that we are a part of this extraordinary guitar!
#nicksilverpickups #adrpedals #handmadeguitar #humbucker #pavlakisguitars by @nicksilverpickups

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Our Majestic (WR pickups) and Charlie Christian in Humbucker housing, both of them with Aged finish are traveling to our friend @a.lowe.guitars in Germany.
#nicksilverpickups #widerange #charliechristianpickup #widerangepickups #agedfinish by @nicksilverpickups

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3 months ago

Green Mile Tele Bridge and Sweeney Todd neck with aged cover.
#nicksilverpickups #telecaster #guitarpickups #aged by @nicksilverpickups

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