Engineered for clarity and control in extreme high-gain environments, the Maelstrom offers a powerful, articulate voice with a surprisingly open feel. Built around a hybrid magnet design — combining ceramic and neodymium elements — and tightly wound twin-screw coils, it balances crushing output with precision and dynamic responsiveness.
The bridge pickup delivers a focused, defined tone with strong upper mids and tight, controlled lows. The result is a sound that hits hard but stays clear, even with aggressive palm muting or extended chords. Highs are articulate without becoming abrasive, while the broad frequency range ensures that every note cuts through with detail. Its fast transient response keeps intricate riffs tight and impactful, maintaining clarity even in fast or complex passages.
The neck pickup is snappy and responsive, with a voice tailored for shred and high-speed articulation. It delivers excellent sustain and retains a dynamic, open feel that brings out the nuances in your playing. Despite its high output, it also produces impressively crisp and balanced cleans when needed.
Thanks to the ceramic–neodymium magnet pairing and carefully calibrated winding, the Maelstrom excels not only in full humbucking mode but also when split. Its split-coil tones are punchy and expressive, with a raw, percussive character reminiscent of a P90 — ideal for cleaning up your sound without losing bite or body.
Designed for technical metal, prog, and any style that demands definition under gain, the Maelstrom delivers aggressive tone with surgical precision — perfect for navigating dense mixes and complex arrangements without sacrificing power or feel.
Technical Specifications
Bridge DCR ~ 16.9 kΩ
Neck DCR ~ 12.4 kΩ
Magnet Type Bridge: Ceramic + Neodymium
All Demiurge humbuckers feature 4-conductor wiring, allowing series, parallel, and coil-split configurations.
Available for 6, 7 and 8-string guitars.
Bridge Humbucker available in f-spaced or regular spacing.
Available Options
Bobbins: black, cream, white
Poles: chrome, black, gold - slot or hex head screws
Metal covers: chrome, nickel, black, gold
PRICING
Single Humbucker (6 string) — 189€
Humbucker Set (6 string) — 369€
Nickel or Chrome Metal Cover — +15€ per pickup
Gold or Black Metal Cover — +25€ per pickup
7 String — +10€ single pickup, +15€ set
8 String — +20€ single pickup, +30€ set
For multiscale options, please get in touch directly.
ORDER YOUR PICKUPS
Demiurge Pickups are built to order.
To get yours, email:
info@demiurgeguitars.com
Please include your preferred specifications (cover type, spacing, etc.).
Lead time: 10 working days.
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