The Eternal Radiant is a unique humbucker designed for players who crave exceptional clarity, effortless articulation and shimmering harmonic richness in a standard humbucker footprint.
Inspired by the beautifully open, low-output pickups of the late 1950s, Radiant captures the lively attack, airy resonance and unmistakable chime that have made those classic designs so enduringly popular—all without requiring any routing or modification to your guitar.
Hand built in England and scatter wound using traditional techniques, Radiant offers a refreshing alternative to the thick, compressed voice of a conventional humbucker. The result is a pickup that breathes with the guitar, responding effortlessly to every nuance of your playing.
Open, Airy & Wonderfully Expressive
Radiant delivers a beautifully three-dimensional voice, combining crisp, piano-like lows with clear, articulate mids and sparkling highs.
Its naturally low output allows the guitar's acoustic character to shine through, making it particularly at home in semi-hollow instruments where its openness and dynamic response can truly flourish. Equally, it makes an outstanding neck pickup in Tele-style and Strat-style guitars, adding warmth without sacrificing definition.
From rock 'n' roll and rockabilly to Americana, blues, country and indie, Radiant rewards a delicate touch while remaining articulate when pushed harder.
It is a pickup that never feels congested—only alive.
Distinctive Looks
Radiant's unique voice is matched by its equally distinctive appearance.
Choose from three cover styles to complement your instrument:
- Grille Cover – classic 1950s-inspired styling.
- H-Gate Cover – understated vintage elegance.
- Open Frame Cover – exposing the optional gold insert for a striking contemporary look.
Available aged or unaged to perfectly complement your guitar.
Key Features
- Standard humbucker footprint with no routing required.
- Exceptionally clear, articulate low-output voice.
- Hand scatter wound in England.
- Outstanding dynamic response and touch sensitivity.
- Perfect for semi-hollow guitars or brightening the neck position of solid-body instruments.
- Choice of Grille, H-Gate or Open Frame covers.
- Optional gold insert for Open Frame versions.
- Available sympathetically aged or unaged.
Tonal Character
Bass
Tight, focused and beautifully defined.
Midrange
Open, airy and exceptionally articulate.
Treble
Sparkling, chiming and harmonically rich without ever becoming harsh.
Overall
A wonderfully expressive pickup that combines vintage openness with modern versatility, offering players a clear and inspiring alternative to the traditional humbucker.
Specifications
- DC Resistance: Approximately 6.0kΩ
- Magnets: Alnico V
- Wire: 42 AWG
- Baseplate: Nickel Silver
- Lead Wire: Four-conductor for series, parallel and coil-splitting options
- Potting: Light wax
Vintage Inspiration. Eternal Craftsmanship.
Radiant was created for players who hear beauty in clarity.
If you've ever wished your humbucker-equipped guitar had a little more air, sparkle and dynamic expression without losing warmth or musicality, Radiant delivers exactly that—hand built one at a time, with the care and attention that define every Eternal pickup.
