You'll find no shortage of tone from Dean Magnetic Technologies. Our DMT pups are the brain child of Dean USA Custom Shop maestro Pat Baker. From rock to metal, classic to modern, we've created a one stop shop for all your pickup needs.
Completely hand-wound here in the USA, satisfy your sonic palette today and discover Dean Magnetic Technologies for yourself!
Pat Baker is the driving force behind the DMT pickup line. As a player, Pat is perhaps the finest shred/rock player you will hear. His signature pickup The BAKER ACT has the output, guts, and grit that players of his stature are entitled to.
What to expect: High output • Great low & mid response • Very dynamic
| Position | Bridge / G&F-Spaced |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | Black/Black, Cream/Black |
| Cable | 4 Conductor |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 |
| DC Resistance | 17.3K |
The TYRANT pickup is recommended for the Bridge position and makes a great combination with the Nostalgia pickup (Neck) when paired together. High output and strong high-end with singing harmonics and sustain. Excellent choice for everything from classic rock to all out metal.
What to expect: Passive pickup • Super heavy high gain rhythm • Classic rock lead tone
| Position | Bridge / G&F-Spaced |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | Nickel / Large Hex Pole Pieces |
| Cable | 4 Conductor |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 |
| DC Resistance | 16.2K |
Michael Schenker is the guitarists' guitarist providing the crushing leads for bands like UFO, Scorpions, MSG and his own solo projects. His guitar tone is simply legendary.
What to expect: Strong output • Dominant midrange • High-end response
| Position | Bridge / G&F-Spaced - Neck / G-Spaced |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | White/Black, Cream/Black |
| Cable | 4 Conductor |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| DC Resistance | Bridge 17K / Neck 9K |
Leslie West made his mark around the world with his band Mountain back in the early 70s. The sound used to record the timeless classic "Mississippi Queen" has been captured in the Leslie West MOUNTAIN OF TONE pickup.
What to expect: High output neck pickup • Thick mids • Smooth attack
| Position | Bridge / G-Spaced |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | Satin Nickel Cvrs, Black/Black |
| Cable | Single Conductor |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 |
| DC Resistance | 16.57K |
The TIME CAPSULE series of pickups is what Dean currently uses in their original TC series guitars. These pickups capture the biting tones of the vintage Dean instuments produced from 1977 to 1986 with very strong lows and mids.
What to expect: Hot output • Thick mids • Flat lows • Great in bridge & neck
| Position | Bridge / Neck, G&F-Spaced |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | Black/Black, Cream/Black |
| Cable | 4 Conductor |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| DC Resistance | 14.20K |
You can spot a FLATHEAD pickup in a flash by its double adjustable coils. In comparison to the Nostalgia series, this pickup has a warmer sound and utilizes an Alnico 2 magnet like the original PAF pickups of the 50"s. Available both in neck and bridge models with a slightly higher output in the bridge position.
What to expect: Vintage output • Tone of the 50's • Warm, round sound
| Position | Bridge / Neck |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | Black/Black |
| Cable | Single Conductor |
| Magnet | Alnico 2 |
| DC Resistance | Bridge 7.9K / Neck 7.6K |
The NOSTALGIA pickup is a vintage style humbucking pickup great for classic rock and blues. The moderate output of the NOSTALGIA makes it a favorite for those guitarists seeking classic tones with balanced tonal response.
Vintage output • Balanced EQ • Smooth & even tones
| Bridge / Neck | Bridge / G-Spaced |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | Black/Black, Cream/Black |
| Cable | Single Conductor |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 |
| DC Resistance | Bridge 8.1K / Neck 7.8K |
Strong output with singing harmonics. Even with its high output it still retains good high end. Very versatile pickup that works well in many styles of music.
What to expect: Strong output • Singing harmonics • Great mid & treble response
| Position | Bridge / Neck, G&F-Spaced |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | Black/Black, Cream/Black |
| Cable | 4 Conductor |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 |
| DC Resistance | 16.2K |
The REVELATION 7 pickup has a hot output while retaining low-end clarity, which is important so that the low B string doesn't sound muddy. The tonality of this pickup is very close to Dean's TIME CAPSULE - perfect for players who want that vintage Dean tone in their 7-String.
What to expect: Hot output • Retains low-end clarity • Vintage Dean tone
| Position | Bridge / Neck, G&F-Spaced |
| Bobbin/Cvr Color | Black/Black |
| Cable | 4 Conductor |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| DC Resistance | 14.20K |
If you're serious about building your Dream Dean, our USA Custom Shop is serious about taking care of you! Get Your Wings™ Today!
Located within our 110,000 square foot, worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, the Dean USA Custom Shop is a state-of-the-art, woodworking facility designed for the sole purpose of producing the best looking and best playing, Made in USA, guitars in the world.
Anchoring the Dean custom shop, two Anderson CNC machines are used to sculpt every element of our Artist, Custom, and Standard series guitars. Radio Frequency gluers are utilized to ensure proper drying on any glue joints. Our Dean USA customs are hand-sanded and finished with precise, hand-cut, custom inlays. These guitars are designed for a lifetime of enjoyment and reliability.
Our devoted team of designers and craftsmen in the Dean USA Custom Shop ensure a quality that is quite potentially the best in the guitar industry. This quality has been embraced by some of the biggest names in the business as well as a legion of guitar enthusiasts around the world who demand and deserve the best guitar possible.
If you have any questions whatsoever, please ask us and we’ll do our best to get back to you in within two business days or sooner.
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