Rio Grande Pickups has been handcrafting premium guitar pickups in Houston since 1993, earning a reputation for delivering authentic “Hot Texas Tone” to players worldwide. Founded by two passionate craftsmen, this Houston-based operation specializes in custom pickup winding and electronics modifications that bring new life to guitars of all eras. Their expertise extends beyond pickup manufacturing to include custom and boutique guitar builds, where their deep understanding of tone and electronics translates into complete instrument construction.

The shop’s luthiers are particularly sought after for vintage guitar work, with the technical knowledge required to maintain and restore classic instruments while preserving their original character. Their electronics modification services include everything from complete rewiring to custom switching configurations, and they offer laser etching on metal-covered pickups for personalized touches. The team works with an extensive range of guitar styles‚from Stratocasters and Telecasters to Jazzmasters, P-90 equipped guitars, and bass guitars. With routing templates, hardware, and completely custom solutions available, Rio Grande brings decades of hands-on guitar tech experience to every project, whether it’s a modern boutique build or a treasured vintage instrument requiring careful restoration.