The Eternal Novatron™ captures one of the most distinctive pickup voices ever created, reimagined through Eternal's uncompromising approach to hand-built craftsmanship.
Inspired by the legendary Filter'Tron®, Novatron captures everything we love about those classic designs: effortless clarity, percussive attack, sparkling harmonics and an airy openness that sits beautifully between a traditional single coil and a full-sized humbucker.
Built to authentic Filter'Tron dimensions and appearance, Novatron offers the unmistakable look and feel of the original while benefiting from Eternal's meticulous construction and attention to detail.
Crafted entirely in England, each Novatron is individually scatter wound using carefully selected materials before being individually tested and carefully matched. The result is a pickup with exceptional articulation, outstanding dynamic response and a wonderfully musical compression that encourages expressive playing.
Whether you're chasing chiming cleans, vintage rock 'n' roll, Americana, country, indie or gritty blues, Novatron rewards every nuance of your touch. Play lightly and it responds with shimmering clarity; dig in and it rewards you with rich harmonics, effortless authority and remarkable touch sensitivity.
Clear, Open & Wonderfully Alive
Novatron produces a voice unlike a conventional humbucker.
The bass remains tight and focused, the midrange is beautifully open and vocal, while the treble delivers the unmistakable shimmer and harmonic complexity that has made this style of pickup so enduringly popular.
Played clean, chords remain spacious and articulate, with every note ringing clearly through the mix.
Push an overdriven amplifier and Novatron develops a rich, woody growl while retaining remarkable definition and string separation.
Equally at home delivering delicate fingerpicked passages, vintage rhythm work or expressive lead tones, it always responds with exceptional sensitivity to your touch.
Developed for Evangeline
Although superb in any guitar designed for this pickup format, Novatron was originally developed alongside our Equinox™ bridge pickup for Evangeline.
Together they create an exceptionally versatile pairing, moving effortlessly from sparkling vintage cleans to rich blues, roots rock and classic British-inspired overdrive.
The neck position remains warm without ever becoming woolly, while the middle position produces an expansive, almost acoustic quality that simply invites you to keep playing.
Hand Built Without Compromise
Every Eternal Novatron is:
- Individually hand scatter wound.
- Built using traditional materials and construction methods.
- Individually tested and carefully matched for exceptional balance and dynamic response.
- Lightly wax potted to reduce unwanted microphonics while preserving its natural openness.
- Available in aged or unaged finishes to complement your instrument.
- Handmade in England.
As with every Eternal pickup, no two are completely identical. Each is individually crafted rather than mass produced.
Tonal Character
Bass
Tight, focused and beautifully controlled.
Midrange
Open, airy and wonderfully expressive.
Treble
Bright, articulate and harmonically rich with effortless chime.
Overall
A lively, responsive pickup that combines vintage character with exceptional clarity, finding the sweet spot between the sparkle of a great single coil and the warmth of a traditional humbucker.
Specifications
- Individually hand scatter wound
- DC Resistance:
- Neck: Approximately 4.5–4.8kΩ
- Bridge: Approximately 4.8–5.0kΩ
- Alnico V bar magnet
- 42 AWG Plain Enamel wire
- Nickel silver baseplate
- Vintage braided or 4-conductor lead
- Light wax potting
- Available aged or unaged
- Handmade in England
More Than Output
Some pickups impress with sheer output.
Novatron impresses with everything else.
It breathes. It responds. It rings.
Every note carries a beautiful sense of space, while every chord retains remarkable separation and definition. The feel is immediate, expressive and effortlessly musical, encouraging you to play with greater dynamics and nuance.
Novatron isn't designed to overpower your amplifier. It's designed to inspire the person playing through it.
For players who value touch, character and articulation above brute force, Novatron offers a refreshingly different voice—one that continues to reveal new colours every time you plug in.
Trademark Notice
Novatron™, Equinox™ and Eternal™ are trademarks of Eternal Guitars.
Filter'Tron® is a registered trademark of FMIC. Any reference to Filter'Tron® is used solely to describe the tonal inspiration, physical format or compatibility of this product. Eternal Guitars is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FMIC.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
