Green Spirit (Single PU)

Named after the legendary British blues guitarist Peter Green, these pickups are known for their distinctive tone and character.

Originally installed in Green’s iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard, these pickups have become synonymous with the classic blues-rock sound of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Legend has it that Peter Green’s pickup wasn’t working properly, so he sent it to a renowned guitar maker in London for repair. Upon its return, an unusual sound emerged when both pickups were turned on. After initial annoyance, Green’s dissatisfaction turned to admiration, as the unique sound became his trademark and eventually a legend. Other musicians, such as T-Bone Walker and Jimmy Page, experimented with similar setups, but none achieved the recognition that Green attained, particularly during his time with Fleetwood Mac.

User forums are full of discussions about the origins of this distinctive sound.

Speculation ranges from pickups wired “backwards” to the use of unconventional materials or magnet orientations. Amid the ongoing debate, however, one thing remains clear: the fascination with Green's sound is undiminished.

In our search for the ultimate “Greeny Pickup,” we extensively tested various scenarios. Ultimately, we decided to use Formvar wire that is “reversed wound.”

However, we also offer customization options, including the use of plain enamel wire or traditional wiring methods with a reversed magnet.

Technical Information:

The neck pickup has a DC resistance of approximately 7.2 kΩ.

The bridge pickup is moderately overwound and measures approximately 8.4 kΩ.

The neck pickup is wound with #42 heavy Formvar wire, while the bridge pickup is wound with historically accurate #42 plain enamel wire.