“Man, I don't know what you guys are doing over there, but these are the best pickups I've ever played. So much feel and control. Kudos man, you really made this old guitar sound amazing. I can't wait to install these in all of my tour and studio guitars.”
— Lightnin' Willie (Recording Artist)Featured collections
Pro-Level Tone - Available to You
ToneSpec. Pro-Level Process
ToneSpec is the industry standard of Pro-Level tone. We make pickups for players who demand the best. Top session and touring pros won’t settle for less—and neither should you. If you share our passion for tone, watch the video above that details our process. You’ll also hear some amazing tones. What are you waiting for? Watch the video!
“The best pickups ever made. Randall, you are a genius! I've tried every important pickup upgrade since 1983 & these pickups are the best by far. I want them in all of my guitars.”
— Mark Whitfield (Recording Artist)“I set out to create the tones I couldn't find. We tested every design until it was just right, then we sent it out to pros to use in the studio and on stage. It was a long process but totally worth it—a pickup should be an instrument in itself. We can't wait to hear your reaction to your improved tone.”
— Randall Van Dyke (ToneSpec Founder)Deluxe Series (Tele, Strat, PAF)
Based on the best examples of vintage pickups from the ’50s & ’60s, these are considered by many pro guitarists to be the best guitar pickups ever made. Unlike vintage pickups, they’re built to last a lifetime. If touch sensitivity, dynamics, and increased harmonic content are what you desire, the Deluxe Series will take you to Pro-Level tone.
Genre Specific Sets
Some musicians focus on one style or keep genre-specific guitars in the stable. That’s the player we designed the Blues, Jazz, Twang, and Punch series for. These sets quickly solve real-world tone problems. Guitar too bright? Choose the Blues or Jazz set. Guitar sounds muddy? Go with the Punch or Twang set.
Trade-In Program
Our goal is to deliver Pro-Level tone to all guitarists who share our passion. That’s why we started the ToneSpec Trade-In Program. We accept pickups from every major manufacturer—even those over-hyped boutique sets the rookies on forums said would fix your guitar. It’s time to level up to Pro-Level tone. Send us an email to start a trade.