About Us
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About Us
Black Shepherd Pickups was born from a relentless passion for music and craftsmanship. Founded by a lifelong musician, former hardcore/metal guitarist, and expert product designer, with decades of experience in music scenes around the world. Our mission is to help you find your voice with high-performance pickups that deliver uncompromising tone.
Named after the founder’s loyal canine companion, Black Shepherd embodies dedication, integrity, and a deep love for animals—values that drive everything we do. Beyond crafting exceptional pickups, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of shelter animals, because great music and great causes go hand in hand.
About Our Pickups
Your pickups aren’t just part of your guitar—they are the voice. They shape your sound, just like a singer’s vocal cords create their signature tone. Every single material choice affects the final design and sound. From the choice in magnet(s), type and size, to the wire thickness, insulation, and length, even the size, and shape of the bobbin itself comes into play in a major way.
At Black Shepherd, every single product design is meticulously hand-wound and hand-crafted in Music City, ensuring unparalleled clarity, dynamics, and reliability. Whether you’re chasing vintage warmth, crushing distortion, or razor-sharp clarity, the right pickups will transform your sound and unlock the full potential of your playing.
Every pickup we make is built with the same attention to detail that goes into writing a great riff—because at Black Shepherd, we believe the best music deserves the best gear. Whether you’re shredding on stage or recording at home, we’ve got your back (and your tone).