Kinman 
Chris Kinman's patented noiseless system for pickups has solved a long standing problem - perfect Fender Strat or Tele tone without the hum. Guitarists worldwide are switching to Kinman pickups including
Gary Moore, Hank Marvin, Bonnie Raitt, Anthony Drennan (The Coors), Jackson Browne, Michael Thompson, John Farrar plus many more. |
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Kinman Impersonator 54 - Zero Hum $435
The Impersonator 54 has all the shimmering highs, highly transparent (noticeably scooped) midrange, twang and deep bass of the best examples of new Stratocaster pickups. The strings can be pounded but the sound won’t crunch at loud room volume. It has lightening fast response to pick attack and easily tracks jaw dropping picking gymnanastics which is great for shredders. Low magnetic string pull for longer sustain and less string crash and fret buzz. This could not be achieved with conventional technology, it took several revolutionary technologies that were pioneered and developed over many years and Patented by Kinman. The name was chosen for the obvious sonic similarity to Fender’s CS 54 and was developed at the request of Hank Marvin of The Shadows to achieve his 60’s twangy instrumental lead guitar sound, without hum. Position 2 and 4 are totally authentic Knopfler-esque. |
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Kinman Hx Series Traditional Mk-III set $415
Mk-III has even more of a vintage sound flavor. The sound of the plain strings on this upgrade is less in your face, absolutely vintage and a lot sweeter. Has 'slightly-aged' sound for more defined midrange (less scooped) which is better for live performing. Only the most privelleged players have heard genuine original vintage pickups because they are so rare. They had a big, bold sweet, elusive sound that modern pickups just can't capture. The Traditional Mk-III set sounds remarkably similar to the best Strat pickups of yesteryear.
Complex Alnico character, excellent dynamics, projection and definition that are retained even when distorted. Fluid, shimmery, chimey highs (never thin or Ice picky) More punch and thwack on the wound strings than a regular new single coil. Has excellent twang and growl. Absolutely authentic classic slightly-aged vintage Alnico Strat* tone, with Zero-Hum. Crystal clear sounds that don't break up easily. |
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Kinman Noiseless Pickups - Hx Series Blues Set $415
Less aggressive, rounder Aged *Strat sound with softer attack than the Trad Mk-II in clean mode and breaks into crunch more easily. Lots of Alnico detail but less bright tone, medium strong output. Also great for smooth overdrive sounds with 'clarity and TONE', with Zero Hum.
Quite versatile.
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Kinman Hz Series Hank Marvin set $450
This set has a big, powerful vintage sound that affords the player projection and clarity not possible with regular single coil pickups (non-noiseless types). This set has exceptional balance in terms of Tone and Output level accross all pickup positions. You'll love how the bridge pickup never sounds shrill or skinny, it's just so meaty and so rich in twangy tone. Hank loves to really dig into the strings with his pick when using the bridge AVn-64 pickup. Hank used this set exclusively during the final Farewell Shadows tour in 2004 where he played old and new tunes and received many compliments on his sound. |
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Kinman Noiseless Pickups - Avn Woodstocks $415
THE most dynamic slightly-aged Strat sound with the most thump and punch of any Strat pickup. Explosive attack with exceptional clarity, definition and and projection that breaks into crunch under heavy pick attack. Heaps of Alnico tone character. Overdosed with projection and plenty of grit and powerful top end chime. Great for Heavy Rock and extreme distortion. High output and never too harsh, with the supreme advantage of NoHum.
Moderately versatile.
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Kinman Noiseless Pickups - 60's Custom Set $365
AVn-60b & AVn-48b Telecaster bridge pickups.Patented advanced design for better sound and Zero-Hum. Engineered to look like the originals. Made solid to avoid microphonic squealing.Exquisite Alnico sound unlike any other and this pickup has Kinman's propriety Alnico low strength magnets, like all our Fender type pickups, so string pull is minimized, sustain is longer and there is less rattle and buzz from the strings crashing into the frets from excessive magnet pull. |
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Kinman Noiseless Pickups - Broadcaster Set $365
Only the most priveleged players have heard genuine original Broadcaster** pickups of the early 1950's. Now you can be priveleged too, Kinman AVn-48 series pickups have thick and focused tone with lots of drive. The uniquely complex Alnico midrange makes for superb definition, a sound with 'attitude' and plenty of output that projects effortlessly through the rest of the band without having to be too loud. This set has prominent high end shimmer and bigger twang than the 60's Custom set. The excellent dynamic range will delight Tele players who want the distinctive punch of those rare early Broadcasters |
