In the short time since we released the first BzzzzKill, it’s become a go-to solution for guitarists and builders who want the complete feel and character of Stratocaster guitars … without the hum that’s been with us since the early days of electric guitar.
Our Custom Series has already earned its place in some of the world’s most particular custom builds. Its materials and construction stay true to the way classic single-coil components have been made, which is why some of the world’s most respected custom builders and restoration experts now specify it.
But as word spread, we began hearing a consistent message from a wider group of players:
“Give us a version priced for everyone with a Stratocaster.”
We appreciate that not every guitarist demands vintage-accurate materials.
Many players simply want reliably buzz-free performance that doesn’t mess with the tone they’ve already worked hard to refine.
So we built something new
Introducing the Players Series
The BzzzzKill Players Series uses the same Engineered Smart Noise Reduction Coil™ architecture that made the original BzzzzKill a hit with session players, touring pros, and custom luthiers.
It delivers the buzz-free performance guitarists have come to expect from a BzzzzKill … while using a contemporary construction approach built for consistency and durability.
Where the Custom Series leans into traditional materials and hand-assembled components, the Players Series is a more affordable interpretation designed for guitarists who prioritize utility and reliability over vintage-correct detail.
Both approaches lead to the same goal:
Buzz-free play that leaves your beautiful single coil tone intact.
How each model gets there is where they differ.
Custom Series: For Builders and Tone Purists
The Custom Series reflects the way classic single-coil accessories were made, using materials familiar to anyone who’s worked inside a vintage instrument:
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Hand-assembled vulcanized fibre flatwork and steel rod construction
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Period-consistent cloth pullback wiring
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Individually hand-built components
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Vintage-authentic aesthetic
This is the version favored by custom shops, collectors, and players who want the most traditional form of the BzzzzKill. If you value heritage materials and boutique construction, this is the one that belongs in your Strat.
Players Series: Modern Build, Same Purpose
The Players Series delivers the same buzz-reducing, tone-preserving purpose through a more contemporary construction and appeal:
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Precision-formed one-piece PETG bobbin
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Modern rubber-jacket wiring
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Contemporary look and finish
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Hand-wound Smart Noise Reduction Coil™
It’s designed for guitarists who care mainly about outcome: a clean signal and great feel, without the hum. It’s also ideal for modern builds, gigging guitars, and instruments where tone matters more than what’s hiding under the pickguard.
Why We Offer Two Approaches
Single-coil players aren’t one group: they are a spectrum.
Some want vintage-faithful materials and components that match a period-correct build. Others simply want to turn on an amp and play without noise getting in the way.
The Custom Series and Players Series give guitarists the choice to decide what matters most:
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Vintage-authentic craftsmanship, or
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Modern practicality with the same buzz-reducing purpose
The important part is that the choice is yours.
More Models Coming
The Players Series launches with our most requested configuration (Stratocaster), and more versions are on the way. If your favorite guitar isn’t supported yet, it will be.
Soon.
Because we believe every guitarist deserves clean, uncompromised single-coil feel. No matter what they play.