Ormsby Guitars
KATANA CustomShop Pickup - Bridge
KATANA CustomShop Pickup - Bridge
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KATANA — CustomShop Pickup (Bridge)
NOTE: Custom Pickups are wound every 2 weeks. So please be aware of the lead in wait times
The hottest handwound Ormsby bridge pickup — built for ultra high gain with clarity and an active-style punch.
Why you’ll love it
- Maximum output — designed to hit the front of the amp hard
- Ultra high gain clarity (stays articulate when things get heavy)
- Voiced for active-type tones while staying passive
- Perfect for players who want instant aggression and tight response
- Not intended for clean tones — this one is built to be brutal
The sound
The Katana is Ormsby’s hottest handwound bridge pickup. It was designed specifically for ultra high gain while keeping your tone clear and controlled — even when you’re tuned low and pushing serious saturation.
Think active-style attack and punch, but in a passive pickup. It’s made for modern heavy players who want their guitar to feel immediate, aggressive, and unforgivingly tight. (Heads up: it’s not intended for clean tones — this one wants to be driven.)
Best for
Genres
- Extreme metal, modern metal, djent/prog metal
- Anything needing max saturation and tight tracking
Play styles
- Low tunings, fast riffing, tight palm-mutes
- Pinch harmonics and lead lines that need to jump out
Tone goals
- Active-like punch in a passive format
- High gain tones that stay clear, not fizzy
Specs
| Series | CustomShop (Handwound) |
| Position | Bridge |
| DC Resistance | 22.0k |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| Type | Double Socket |
Recommended pairing
Pair the Katana (Bridge) with a neck pickup that stays clear and controlled under gain (and gives you usable cleans) to balance out the Katana’s all-out high-output voice.
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