Ubertar Hexaphonic Guitar Pickups

Ubertar Hexaphonic Pickups
and polyphonic pickups for bass and seven-stringed guitar

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FAQ:

How do I order, and how do I pay?

Send your order in an email to the address listed above. Make sure you tell me your location so I can calculate shipping. Please remember to choose a color for the pickup.

For payment, I prefer paypal. You can send paypal payment to the email address at the top of this page. If you can't (or choose not to) use paypal, email me and we can work out an alternative.

How do I install a hexaphonic pickup in my guitar?

Installation is just like installing a regular pickup, except instead of one positive and one ground wire, you have six positive wires and one ground wire. The six positive wires each go to a pin on the 7 pin output jack (included free with purchase of a breakout box) and the ground wire connects to the ground terminal of that jack. One pin is left over:

7-Pin Output Jack

What are the specs of your pickups?

Type 1: DC Resistance (and approximate nominal impedance)= 130 ohms without turbo/50K ohms with turbo; Inductance (L)= 12.6 mH without turbo

Type 2: DCR= 5.86K ohms; L= 2.02 H

Older type 2: ~3K ohms DCR

Specs are subject to change without notice as pickups are redesigned from time to time for improvements.

Why are the humbucker versions so much more expensive than the single-coils?

The humbucker hexaphonic pickups require twice the materials and twice the work and time to make, compared to the single-coil hex pickups.

Do you do custom work?

Custom work will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Custom work typically takes considerably more time, thought and experimentation. Email me about your project.

I want to install individual pan pots for each output. How do I do that?

Email me for schematics.

How long does it take between when I order and when you ship?

Generally about three days. Pickups, breakout boxes, etc., are made-to-order, but sometimes I make or start things ahead of time and they can be ready sooner.

Do you ship overseas?

I will ship anywhere in the world. To date, Ubertar hexaphonic pickups have been sold to:

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Norway, Singapore, USA

Do your pickups work with Roland or other guitar synths/MIDI instruments?

Yes. Type 1 with turbo and type 2 have been tested with a Roland GR-20 and both work. Type 1 + turbo tracks better than type 2. With type 2, it had some trouble with the low E string, on the lower frets-- this possibly could be overcome by tweaking some settings on the GR-20. I don't own one, I only tested it out in a store, so I'm not fully acquainted with how to use it. I haven't used a GK-3 equipped guitar, so I don't know how it compares to my hex pickups. Older type 2s have not been tested, but probably do not work well for this. You will need a 13 pin output to match the 13 pin input Roland uses. With type 2, or type 1 with turbo installed inside the guitar, a 7 pin to 13 pin adapter cable will do the job. With type 1 and a turbo box, you need a 13 pin output installed in the box. Compatibility with Roland guitar synths is a new discovery, so prices for these options have not been determined yet... but will be soon. Feel free to inquire.

Can your pickups work for an acoustic guitar?

Yes. I've had a few people so far use them in acoustic guitars. One way to install is to use a soundhole cover and install the pickup in that by cutting a space in the cover for the pickup to go in. Electromagnetic pickups work best with strings made of steel and nickel, so I would suggest using these or similar for best results.