Rio Grande Liberates Humbuckers with the Tone Twister™ — Four Pickup Sounds, One Screwdriver

HOUSTON, TX — September 4, 2025 — (GUITARpr) — Imagine giving your favorite humbucker four distinct voices — from smooth and clean to fat and crunchy — all by turning a single knob. That's the power of the new Rio Grande Tone Twister™ Control Module, a drop-in upgrade that transforms any four-conductor humbucker into a four-sound tone machine. No soldering required. If you can use a screwdriver, you can install this.

And here's the best part: You can order any Rio Grande pickup with custom coil combinations for use with the Tone Twister, making it the ultimate tool for tonal freedom.

"The Tone Twister was designed to free humbuckers from being locked into just one sound," said Jake Rynearson, of Rio Grande Pickups. "With a simple twist, you can go from sparkling clean to classic crunch, or tap into single-coil snap without ever swapping pickups. It gives players options they've never had before."

Four Sounds at Your Fingertips

The Tone Twister liberates your coils with four instantly switchable modes:

• Full Humbucker Power – bold, rich, and punchy
• Clean & Clear – articulate tones with less noise
• Single Coil Snap – bright with extra bite
• Single Coil Spark – sharp and cutting

From spanky cleans to gritty crunch, the Tone Twister gives your guitar more personality than ever before — all from one pickup.

More Than a Module

The Tone Twister isn't just a single product — it's a complete idea. Rio Grande has expanded the concept into a family of options for even more players:

• Tele Tone Twister Pre-Wired Control Plate – Adds humbucker punch to any Tele, with a simple four-position rotary knob.
• Jazz Bass Tone Twister Pre-Wired Control Plate – Gives Jazz Bass players a powerful series humbucker mode alongside their classic tones.
• Tone Twister Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge) – Customizable coil combinations designed for maximum versatility with the Tone Twister Module.

No Limits. No Guesswork.

Every Tone Twister product is designed for quick installation and maximum compatibility. The Control Module drops right into most guitars with all hardware included. No soldering. No tech bench. Just more sounds, more flexibility, and more reasons to keep playing.

Explore the Tone Twister lineup here: https://riograndepickups.com/tone-twister/

About Rio Grande Pickups

Founded over 30 years ago, Rio Grande Pickups has earned a global reputation for high-quality, hand-built pickups with bold personality. From searing humbuckers to subtle single coils, the Houston-based company continues to innovate with tone-first designs for guitarists and bassists who want more from their sound.

For more information, visit riograndepickups.com

###

Sales Contact:

Jack Brandt
jack.brandt@riograndepickups.com
713-957-0470

Media Contact:

Jeffrey D Brown
jeff@guitarpr.com
888-777-2404

DOWNLOAD RELEASE PDF

DOWNLOAD HI-RES IMAGE

Attention Editors: More background on this story may be available from press release contacts (shown above). To request a Word doc version of the release or additional materials, please contact us.