Curtis Novak

Tools for the Task: J-Bass-Style Replacement Pickups

January 14, 2019

Reward yourself and your Jazz or J-style bass by conjuring up a new (or old) voice through a set of replacement pickups.

First Look: Koll Super Cub

February 26, 2018

John Bohlinger

John Bohlinger gets his mitts on Portland, Oregon, luthier Saul Koll's mix of a mid-’60s Epiphone Coronet and a Gibson Melody Maker SG, complete with Guyatone gold-foil replica pickups by Curtis Novak.

Gear of the Year 2017

November 7, 2017

Premier Guitar Staff

Another year, another dazzling parade of pedals, guitars, amps, modelers, and accessories that made our noggins spin.

Quick Hit: Curtis Novak Jazzmaster Widerange Set Review

July 9, 2017

Shawn Hammond

The former Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist and frequent Fender Custom Shop collaborator hits a homer with these must-try pickups for JM nuts.