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Cream T Pickups

28/09/2021

Tonepedia x Cream T

Tonepedia allows gear enthusiasts to discover, test and experience guitars/gear online. We’re always looking for more ways to let you hear Cream T Pickups so we jumped at the opportunity to work with the guys at Tonepedia. THE PROCESS We sent off a range of Cream T pickups to the Tonepedia HQ in Germany. These pickups are then installed in a selection of guitars and set up to ensure optimal performance. The guitars are then handed over to a session musician to play a range of styles on the different... Read More

19/01/2021

Billy F Gibbons Guitar Tech Elwood Francis on Cream T Pickups

Our good friend Elwood Francis has shared some comments on Cream T Pickups and the story behind how Thomas started working with Billy F Gibbons. “I’ve been working with Billy F. Gibbons since 1995, looking after his guitar and various electronics. My previous experience includes Joe Perry, Steve Vai, Izzy Stradlin and Gilby Clarke of Guns & Roses…The Black Crowes….and so on….. I’ve quietly been around the block. Mr. Gibbons and his famous 1959 Gibson Les Paul, Pearly Gates, have become a benchmark of quality in the industry. As you’d... Read More

10/06/2020

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Subscribe to our YouTube channel before 10th July for a chance to win 🎸 CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE 1st Place – Set of ‘BFG Banger’ pickups + T-Shirt2nd Place – ‘BFG Banger’ bridge pickup + T-Shirt3rd Place – T-Shirt Competition open worldwide. Winners outside of EU responsible for postage. Good Luck!

10/06/2020

‘Whiskerbucker’ Pickups T-Shirts

We are please to announce that we will start producing Cream T Pickups merchandise. What better way to start than with a Billy F Gibbons ‘Whiskerbucker’ T-Shirt. Available from Small to XXL you can pre-order yours now. We are looking to see them ship during July 2020.

29/05/2020

How accurate are guitar pickup output readings?

Can you blindly rely on the value of resistance when you measure the Ohm on a handheld multimeter? The Answer is no. Why? In this blog I will touch the basics on why we can’t solely rely on this! First let’s look at multimeters that people can buy in various shops and online stores. When you try to buy a multimeter and search online, you will see there are thousands of different brands and models. The small cheapest multimeters can give you a rough pinpoint, but will ultimately give you... Read More

21/05/2020

Derek Trucks Guitar Player Article

Derek Trucks talks through his touring rig in the September 2019 issue of Guitar Player magazine. In this article Derek mentions the pickups wound by Thomas Nilsen of Cream T Pickups. These pickups are used in Dereks Gibson Custom Dickey Betts SG Artist Proof #4 guitar. You can read the full article below.

20/05/2020

Guitarist Magazine review Patrick James Eggle Cream T Oz Guitar

MusicRadar & Guitarist Magazine have reviewed the stunning Patrick James Eggle Cream T Oz guitar featuring Cream T Pickups. You can read the full review here. These guitars are exclusive to Sound Affects and are available to buy here. Listen to the guitar in action below…

14/04/2020

Listen to the story of Cream T Pickups

The guys at Guitar Nerds invited Thomas on their new ‘Friday Special’ podcast. In this episode you will hear the story of how Thomas ended up working with Billy Gibbons, Keith Richards and the latest project at Cream T Pickups. Listen here https://play.acast.com/s/podcastguitarnerds/f970bb2a-d4cc-4189-a741-436cdc6111f8?fbclid=IwAR3XPQ5TXq0mk8-_HSHX8lq2i1mNeF7V9VKigbjc5EPIMR3m5LRYmRQ6XkY