Relish Guitars live on with Guitar-X

When Relish Guitars closed their doors in 2024, it left many Relish guitar owners wondering about the future of their unique pickup swapping system. The great news is that the exact same technology and system you invested in isn't just continuing, it's actually thriving, right here in the UK by Guitar-X.

We acquired the original Relish pickup technology and manufacturing rights, and we are licensed to produce the original pickup system design in the UK. This system is identical, so that means you can still get pickups for your Relish guitar. Whether it's the Jane, Mary, or Trinity models, every Guitar-X pickup and component is a direct replacement. They're built to the original specs, needing absolutely no modifications on your end.

Guitar-X Pickups: The Original Relish Pickup System, A Perfect Fit for Jane, Mary, and Trinity

While Relish Guitars are no longer available for purchase, existing models are still supported through Guitar-X, with the same Swiss design and precision you've come to expect.

Here's what that means for you:

  • The mounting system is identical to the original Relish design.
  • Dimensions and connection points are precisely the same for all Guitar-X pickups made for this system.
  • Guitar-X pickups swap in and out of your Relish guitar exactly the way the original Relish-branded ones did.

Expanding Pickup Options for Your Relish Guitar

While keeping the production of the original Relish swappable pickup system going strong, Guitar-X has also been busy adding to the range of pickups available for Relish owners.

You can now find a wider selection than ever before for the Relish compatible format. This includes popular Seymour Duncan pickups such as the Stag Mag, the versatile JB, and the smooth Jazz model.

Guitar-X has also teamed up with Cream T Custom Shop, known as one of the UK's top boutique pickup builders, to bring some of their award-winning designs into the fold for this system. This includes the famous Billy F Gibbons signature Whiskerbucker.

And for the first time ever, Guitar-X has developed a true single coil specifically for the Relish swappable pickup platform. This new single coil delivers that classic bright, articulate single coil sound, giving you a distinct tonal option that wasn't available for the system before.

Built in the UK: The Original System Continues with Quality

All Guitar-X pickups and components for this system are built right here in the United Kingdom. They follow the original design and stick to the high quality standards Relish Guitars put in place. This means you get consistent build quality, reliable performance, and support for users of the original Relish pickup system worldwide.

What's more, seeing this exact same swappable pickup system being adopted by respected names like Maybach Guitars, Gordon Smith Guitars, and Cream T Custom Shop really proves its quality and forward-thinking design. It confirms that the Relish system you chose is genuinely innovative and valuable.

You've truly never had so many ways to shape the sound of your Relish guitar, all while using a system that's not only being maintained but is actively being embraced by others in the guitar world.

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