The LightWave Optical Pickup System is the first and only non-intrusive pickup technology of its kind for stringed instruments. By using infrared light to detect string vibration, we eliminate the magnetic pull and eddy current losses found in conventional pickups. This allows the string to vibrate more freely and naturally, resulting in superior tone, sustain, and dynamics.
Whether you’re a studio professional, a touring musician, or a weekend player, the difference is unmistakable. You’ll experience a wider dynamic range, more harmonic content, and a more natural response across the entire tonal spectrum.
From warm and smooth to aggressive and cutting, the LightWave system captures every nuance of your playing. It works beautifully with passive instruments and integrates seamlessly with a wide range of pedals, processors, and amplification systems.
Developed and built in the USA, LightWave is trusted by musicians around the world who demand nothing less than the best.
Hear it. Feel it. The Voice of the String. Only from Willcox Guitars.
Captures the true voice of your instrument without coloration.
From the softest touch to the heaviest attack.
Strings vibrate freely for more sustain and clarity.
Infrared optical sensing technology, only from Willcox.
Designed and built in the USA for players who demand the best.
