Mojotone Johnny Winter Signature Firebird Pickups

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  • Опубликовано: 9 сен 2014
  • www.mojotone.com/ These are the Johnny Winter Firebird Signature pickups from Mojotone, created by the late, great Mr. Winter and Mojotone master pickup designer David Shepherd. Johnny originally contacted Mojotone about a custom-wound set of Firebird replacement pickups after becoming dissatisfied with the constricted voice and flat dynamics of the pickup set he was using. The pickups they designed ended up being a perfect match for Johnny's unique tone and style, exhibiting a full, natural frequency response and a broad dynamic range. Mojotone also perfectly balanced the output between the neck and bridge, making for a seemless transition between tones. Following several months of touring with the new pickups, Johnny and Mojotone decided to release them as a signature model. The Johnny Winter Firebird signature pickups are based on a recipe of aged, cast Alnico magnets, vintage-spec 42 gauge plain enamel wire, and a steel reflector plate. They are available in chrome, gold, or relic-ed finishes, with mounting options for Firebird or Les Paul Deluxe guitars, and are handmade in the USA.
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  • @cherrypickerguitars
    @cherrypickerguitars 5 лет назад +52

    As a Canadian music promoter, I became personal friends with Johnny for the last ten years of his life. I got play both his white and sunburst Firebirds. Those occasions were the greatest guitar moments of my life! Even more so than playing a 59 Les Paul!

    • @anridapu
      @anridapu 5 лет назад +5

      Cherry Picker Guitars I’m envious my friend! 👍

    • @gospodine
      @gospodine 4 года назад +1

      That is very cool !

  • @MrJoemc
    @MrJoemc 9 лет назад +40

    What cant this guy do? He seems to know every tune and is a master of all styles!

    • @danielbell4007
      @danielbell4007 4 года назад +5

      Agreed, the only other living jukebox that comes close imo is Phil-X. An Andy and Phil-X duo would be unstoppable!

  • @phayzyre1052
    @phayzyre1052 4 года назад +15

    Johnny would be proud!
    RIP Johnny.

  • @lbaccarini
    @lbaccarini 10 лет назад +51

    both minihumbucker pickups and the firebird are so underrated

    • @Noseheros
      @Noseheros 4 года назад +6

      specifically the firebird iteration which are more like double p90s (bar magnets as opposed to pole piece magnets like fender style single coils or regular buckers or like les paul deluxe mini buckers)

    • @marvinmealer4993
      @marvinmealer4993 3 года назад +4

      This statement x 100. I love p90s, mini humbuckers and firebird pickups.

    • @rabbitspliff
      @rabbitspliff 2 года назад +1

      @@Noseheros sure you got that the right way round? The magnets sit directly in the Firebird coils while mini humbuckers are magnetised by bar magnets beneath the polepieces like regular PAF style humbuckers and P90s.

    • @maxpeck4154
      @maxpeck4154 2 года назад +2

      @@rabbitspliff Correct. If you spend any time reading about Firebird or mini humbucker pickups, or pickups in general, in online forums or RUclips you will pull all of the hair out of your head. A majority of folks really don't understand that they are totally different, both in construction and sound. Modern specialty winders make variations of just about everything, but the basics of the original designs are lost on most people. One RUclipsr even referred to traditional Firebird pickups as mini humbuckers and said that many people get worked up about it so it's important to "know what you're talking about". Hmm, ok.

  • @TheToneLounge
    @TheToneLounge 10 лет назад +17

    Damn, you nailed Johnny's tone. Great job dude.

  • @digiwaves
    @digiwaves 10 лет назад +30

    Andy Winter! That's some of the best playing ever by Andy.

  • @Rocknweb
    @Rocknweb 3 года назад +1

    Andy certainly your best demo, very inspired, thank you for your contribution to test in perfect condition new hardwares during all these years ! Cheers from France

  • @form49
    @form49 10 лет назад +12

    I have no idea how you master so many songs and styles. You sure did a good job on this one! I like the pickups, too.

  • @paulb808
    @paulb808 10 лет назад +2

    Woah. This may be one of the best videos you've ever made! Fantastic playing!

  • @paradiswest4395
    @paradiswest4395 4 года назад +1

    I liked this demo so much I actually clipped the first 45 seconds and am using it as my ringtone. Well done.

  • @tubebobwil
    @tubebobwil 8 лет назад +7

    Andy is a killer player, and very thoughtful in how he showcases each product.... always thought so, but man, this video is something else... amazing. Makes me want, want, want these pickups.

  • @3niknicholson
    @3niknicholson 5 лет назад +3

    Ace, Andy, be proud, you've done a lovely tribute to Johnny.

  • @nevillepark8847
    @nevillepark8847 8 лет назад +33

    Love ya Andy. In deference to your job of demoing the products assigned to you, time after time you demonstrate a natural humility. The guitar community should honor you my man! You play like a contender (without the baggage)... and we ALL appreciate you.! Give it a thumbs up guys!

  • @sirjames45
    @sirjames45 10 лет назад +2

    Andy's playing is just awesome. Great pickups too!

  • @TheThinker39
    @TheThinker39 10 лет назад +4

    Those pickups sound beautiful! Great playing too. This video gave me a good look at your right-hand finger picking for this style of electric lead playing. Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @MegaGerdan
    @MegaGerdan 9 лет назад +3

    I am impressed! Nice job geting the Johnny sound.

  • @edadpops1709
    @edadpops1709 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome playing.Johnny is smiling at you for sure. Mojotone has out done themselves with these pickups.

  • @hiway52
    @hiway52 9 лет назад +10

    OMG!! Andy, I dig all your demos but with this one you really hit it out of the park. You should give up you PGS gig and hit the road playing the blues! Love it-

  • @sanborns
    @sanborns 10 лет назад +4

    Nice playing in the spirit of Johnny ...

  • @soundknight
    @soundknight 10 лет назад +3

    What a lovely sounding pup set. I upgraded my axe recently to mojotone classic 57 alnico 4 overwound. Couldnt be happier and the guitar sounds they way I imavined it to. The secrets in the mag mixture.

  • @grundid44
    @grundid44 4 года назад +2

    This is amazing, this guy can really play and he's just a demonstrator. Great job! Congratulations to whomever hired him. Most videos like this feature an absolute hack showing their product.

  • @majorwheelock974
    @majorwheelock974 4 года назад

    Incredible playing, light my fire, awesome review of these pickups. Now I have to buy a pair . . . . .

  • @barrycooper4006
    @barrycooper4006 5 лет назад +3

    Andy, I’m a long time Johnny Winter fan. You sound incredibly like him. I just bought a set tonight. Great job Mojotone! Johnny lives!

  • @sedonamudsquid
    @sedonamudsquid 2 года назад

    Dayum. Sold! That was a great demo. Fine chops and exquisite pickups!

  • @williamponder3546
    @williamponder3546 6 лет назад +2

    Andy simply the best i've heard since the late great JW not necessarily the pick ups but your playing keep it up

  • @paulboutin6331
    @paulboutin6331 7 лет назад +1

    Glad I stayed in Friday night to catch this. When you let it rip, you let it rip!

  • @okimotdm
    @okimotdm 10 лет назад +1

    Great job as always

  • @DowntownDogMan
    @DowntownDogMan 7 лет назад +1

    Saw Johnny twice, stood on stage in 87 and up front in 92 and that sounded dead on.

  • @dapperdanman1956
    @dapperdanman1956 10 лет назад +1

    Great jam Andy, and very fine
    Guitar, high definition sound quality.

  • @rockenrollbass
    @rockenrollbass 10 лет назад +7

    Awesome guitar playing and tone!!

  • @desmo999
    @desmo999 5 лет назад +1

    Faaantastic played with this great sounding Blues Beauty!

  • @adrianmarsglam
    @adrianmarsglam 10 лет назад +1

    YES! More Firebirds please!

  • @desmo999
    @desmo999 5 лет назад +1

    Faaantastic played and a Beauty with a great sound!!!

  • @dckstrat90
    @dckstrat90 10 лет назад +1

    Great video, guys!

  • @greghenderson4582
    @greghenderson4582 3 года назад

    Andy great job on this one ...you did JW proud !!!

  • @stevetainakalightninburns8632
    @stevetainakalightninburns8632 2 года назад

    Sounds great, and well played ...!!!

  • @Umbazooksus1
    @Umbazooksus1 6 лет назад +2

    Awesome video! Good Morning Little School Girl totally rocked! Thank you.

  • @WhosTheFuckingLion
    @WhosTheFuckingLion 9 лет назад +1

    this tone is spot-on

  • @5olas
    @5olas 10 лет назад +1

    I see by the website that these fantastic pickups come in a neck, bridge and middle pickup. Sure would like the output of the middle. Wonderful playing and tone as usual.

  • @rafamoraes82
    @rafamoraes82 5 лет назад +1

    Great playing and tone! Andy´s got it nailed

  • @nursetom61
    @nursetom61 10 лет назад +17

    I have never heard anybody get that close to Johnny's sound til now! OMG, if I close my eyes and listen to this video I could swear that it's Johnny Winter. Good job dude! I am planning on building a guitar soon and I think this is going to be my Pick-Ups. Hope they sound as good on a Strat Clone.

    • @CreamFreshCream
      @CreamFreshCream 7 лет назад +1

      Sorry to answer so late. I don't think your strat copy is gonna sound the same. It probably has a 25.5" scale length and a tremolo bridge instead of hardtail fixed bridge. The guitar will be brighter, but I think it should sound good, just not similar to the Firebird sound.

    • @underpressureman
      @underpressureman 6 лет назад +2

      Andy's an amazing player! And I love how he can play so great without a pick!

  • @FinstaDaMinsta
    @FinstaDaMinsta Год назад

    Man fantastic playing. AmAzing tone.

  • @InspiretoVictory
    @InspiretoVictory 10 лет назад +7

    I truly regret never going to see Johnny play live. Been a big fan of his for years and years. I'm glad to see Mojotone release such a quality product in Johnny's name.
    And this may seem cliche or cheesy to some. But there's one song in particular that I think of almost every day that eases my troubles and simplifies this crazy world.
    The song is "Life is hard" on the "Let me in" album. In it, he sings "Life's hard, and then you die"
    True and honest words from one of the greats.

    • @tonymcalister9878
      @tonymcalister9878 6 лет назад +2

      The first concert I ever attended. I got lucky, and didn't really appreciate it much then, but I do now.

    • @anridapu
      @anridapu 5 лет назад +1

      InspiretoVictory Totally agree, the one track that really resonates with me too. 👌

  • @frankenstein4106
    @frankenstein4106 6 месяцев назад

    That is a tone I'd die for!

  • @beckdrix
    @beckdrix 8 лет назад +5

    WONDERFUL PLAYING GREAT VIDEO

  • @mariosoldano1
    @mariosoldano1 10 лет назад +2

    Johnny would be proud!!!!!!!

  • @MrEmohdee
    @MrEmohdee 10 лет назад +1

    Great work.......ROCK ON

  • @panterachess1482
    @panterachess1482 9 лет назад +8

    i think johnny's really proud of this review andy.

  • @klv400
    @klv400 10 лет назад +1

    Awesome Demo!!!!!

  • @hawg427
    @hawg427 10 лет назад

    Great playing Andy. Almost thought it was Johnny at the start of the video.

  • @src248
    @src248 10 лет назад +4

    Was looking at new pickups for my Firebird; sold!

  • @juiellineau
    @juiellineau 6 лет назад +1

    damn!! that sounded great! i want a set.

  • @nelsondejesus2796
    @nelsondejesus2796 9 лет назад +5

    G-d Bless him, some of the greatest influenced Texas Slide tones ever from a Firebird player that was just as unique in tone as the styles of one talented Rock&Roller doing it on Highway'61!!! BTW Andy does an amazing tribute with impeccable preciseness that tone is pure WINTER!!

  • @johnnyguitwithit2614
    @johnnyguitwithit2614 2 года назад

    I know this is older, but you rock bud! You nailed his style so dead on

    • @ProGuitarShopDemos
      @ProGuitarShopDemos  2 года назад

      I really appreciate it! I grew up listening to Winter, so I'm happy to hear that!
      Andy

  • @817michael
    @817michael 10 лет назад +1

    Nice work on Good Morning Little School Girl, Andy

  • @phillyman5000
    @phillyman5000 5 лет назад +1

    Nice playing dude!!!

  • @nickpelkey
    @nickpelkey 10 лет назад +1

    RIP. Was hoping to see both brothers in Rockland at the Lobster festival. Very cool product.

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew1 Год назад

    Nice pickups and playing there Andy

    • @AndyDemos
      @AndyDemos Год назад

      Thanks so much! I grew up listening to JW so I really wanted to make this demo special! ❤

  • @BrotherBrownMusic
    @BrotherBrownMusic 2 года назад

    Dude, you need you need to get out there and rock the stages! And bring those great pickups with you!

  • @braedon.builds
    @braedon.builds 10 лет назад +7

    god, watching him play that without a pick is crazy!

    • @jakemguitarist
      @jakemguitarist 3 года назад

      I mean Johnny played with a thumb pick and his fingers so it’s pretty similar to him

  • @johnbarber3499
    @johnbarber3499 3 года назад

    Andy Portland misses you, hope you come back up once in while to play when this virus is long gone.

  • @barrycooper4006
    @barrycooper4006 2 года назад

    Johnny Lives!

  • @swankmotee
    @swankmotee 4 года назад +2

    Great job Andy! You did your homework on Hwy 61!

    • @ProGuitarShopDemos
      @ProGuitarShopDemos  4 года назад +3

      I appreciate that! Johnny was a huge inspiration when I started playing.

  • @skullduggery3377
    @skullduggery3377 8 лет назад +8

    the slide stuff especially sounded just like john dawson winter's tone!

  • @chriscampbell9191
    @chriscampbell9191 2 года назад

    Like the other guys here said, your playing is exceptional. But the key thing is -- it's not cookie cutter like many YT demo guitar players seem to sound like. Some really good riffage in there. It makes for a great demo of these pickups, which, obviously in 2014 when this vid came out, Johnny was still with us. I'm still trying to learn stuff he played, and I don't think I'll ever be able to stop.... The pickups sound good 'n' gritty, too. Peace.

  • @iagobroxado
    @iagobroxado 10 лет назад +3

    Great demo/tribute. Probably one of the best I have seen from PGS or anywhere. What's the overdrive being used for the last section of the demo?

  • @kevinkelly9956
    @kevinkelly9956 5 лет назад +1

    A real good player and good sounding pickups. I don't think you could go wrong, if you don't like your present FB or LP PUs.

  • @sebastianfibes2126
    @sebastianfibes2126 10 лет назад +1

    So sweet

  • @Mazlanka24
    @Mazlanka24 10 лет назад +3

    Andy is such a great guitarist and demo-er of gear

  • @DroolingGargoyle
    @DroolingGargoyle Год назад

    Wow. . . You definitely do JW justice. Wow 🙏

  • @KidDirtbox
    @KidDirtbox 7 лет назад +1

    were the stock capacitors changed as well? If so what kind/ value ?

  • @ericlee9601
    @ericlee9601 3 года назад +1

    I’ve had a 72 firebird V reissue for 40some years and can say with confidence those pickups are excellent reproductions of the originals. I just might buy a couple and put on a new firebird to play out with. Much as l love my old one, the big banjo tuners are getting worn and their size requires a much deeper case making it harder for an old timer like me to pack around. I think Firebirds are the best sounding guitars ever. What amp is that? It sounds first class too.

  • @aa3nk
    @aa3nk 2 года назад +1

    Haha! That was well done. Do you think you might get Rick Derringer to handle the chords and backfills? One of Johnny's finest qualities is that he never needed anyone else to put it all out there.

  • @Bigbud61
    @Bigbud61 6 лет назад

    Awesome demo! What amp/settings/pedals were used for the demo?

  • @freddycookjr.2164
    @freddycookjr.2164 8 лет назад +1

    SWEET

  • @matrixInvader
    @matrixInvader 2 года назад

    i like this guy's playing style

  • @thorpypoo
    @thorpypoo 10 лет назад +1

    Andy rocks!

  • @michaelperry2446
    @michaelperry2446 7 лет назад +1

    what song is that a 3:30?? u play it great!!!!!

  • @guitarmage0072
    @guitarmage0072 7 лет назад

    Are these blades under the pickup covers?

  • @pascalsimons8528
    @pascalsimons8528 3 года назад +2

    Man thats as close as anyone can get to Johnny's slide playing!Outstanding job!!

  • @green323turbo
    @green323turbo 4 года назад

    Fuck thats a good looking and good sounding guitar ! Good JW style playing there too

  • @KILLNSFUN
    @KILLNSFUN 10 лет назад +2

    Standard tuning?

  • @jasonmcelveen6295
    @jasonmcelveen6295 6 лет назад

    Andy wow, is there a style or artist you can’t duplicate?

  • @helene5484
    @helene5484 5 лет назад +2

    Damn i can't believe how these pickups sound so close to Winter's tone ..
    Make sense for signature pickups though ..

  • @larryn2682
    @larryn2682 3 года назад +1

    I don't think Johnny was using a Firebird just quite yet when he recorded Second Winter. Probably still using the Epiphone with mini humbuckers.

  • @nycLPplayer
    @nycLPplayer 10 лет назад +1

    Do their Wide Range HBs next or Lollars

  • @michaellittlewood3032
    @michaellittlewood3032 4 года назад +1

    The Bird is the Word.

  • @BiblePit
    @BiblePit 10 лет назад

    Fuck yeah!

  • @Sloehand66
    @Sloehand66 10 лет назад +10

    Is there anything PGS Andy can't do? Pickups are incredible, but I'm watching the video over and over for Andy's playing

    • @ikeushighwater5727
      @ikeushighwater5727 6 лет назад +1

      Bet if; Andy demo'd a cheap O clone set.. They would break new sales records!!

  • @jakemguitarist
    @jakemguitarist 3 года назад

    So the real question is, where’s the backing track for the intro?

  • @stephendouglas9423
    @stephendouglas9423 3 года назад

    I think it is great that Andy knows about "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl:.

    • @ProGuitarShopDemos
      @ProGuitarShopDemos  3 года назад

      Had the "Johnny Winter And - Live" album growing up! Thanks,
      Andy

  • @michaelpal7641
    @michaelpal7641 2 года назад

    Searched all over the Mojotone site-These pickups are no where to be found!

    • @AndyDemos
      @AndyDemos 2 года назад

      They are still there: look under the humbucker category, you can still order them with various options.

  • @johnbennett3714
    @johnbennett3714 4 года назад +3

    If I had money to throw around, these would be my pups upgrade.

    • @bluetopguitar1104
      @bluetopguitar1104 3 года назад

      I had a friend build me a very nice firebird kit. Great for a kit and he did a great job but the pickups are weak. Thinking about upgrading to these. I had a 76 bird but had to sell. A long time ago.

  • @SavageGrace89
    @SavageGrace89 10 лет назад

    So these are actually Firebird pickups or are they mini-humbuckers? ProGuitarShopDemos

    • @edadpops1709
      @edadpops1709 7 лет назад

      Bradley Stroup firebird pups not the mini buckers

  • @charleswinters7129
    @charleswinters7129 Год назад

    Does sound more like Johnny with those pickups.

  • @ArtLogins
    @ArtLogins 5 месяцев назад +1

    My Telecaster with a regular miniHumbucker (not Firebird) in the neck position is the best sounding guitar ever.... 😀🤩😎✌

  • @JonasSweden1
    @JonasSweden1 10 лет назад +1

    Yeah, great tone and playing! Amp used here anyone?

    • @dlheidemann
      @dlheidemann 10 лет назад +1

      Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue. 3:27

    • @JonasSweden1
      @JonasSweden1 10 лет назад

      Derek Heidemann Ok, thanks Derek!

  • @mechanicalhart3788
    @mechanicalhart3788 7 лет назад +1

    Most demo vids the playing is meh........ dude your techniques are on point.

  • @beef88
    @beef88 7 лет назад +1

    Got a bit of a tele tone

  • @robertcalva8664
    @robertcalva8664 4 года назад

    All for the low price of?