Sound Laboratories

08/02/2026

Jams are where Sound Laboratories pickups are tested.

08/02/2026

Check out this amazing guitar made by Cindy Hulej of Cindy Guitars. Hand made over there by the W4th Steet train station at Carmine Street Guitars. Cindy uses reclaimed wood from NYC buildings (the old bones of NYC). Cindy’s work and crafsmanship is amazing!!!! I am graced because she selected and installed Sound Laboratories pickups to be the voice her work. Thank you Cindy 🙏🙏

Here Is a description of the pickups used:
In the lead position is the Super7114mg Humbucker. This pickups was inspired by my high friend Morgan Giles. Morgan asked me if i could make something similar to Eddie Van Halens’ Franken Strat lead pickup. What came from the research was the Super7114mg. It’s an amazing sounding humbucker. I love its tone so much I have it in my favorite Strat. It really made my own guitar go from awesome to amazing.

The Middle pickup I call the JHMagic Strat. It’s a Jimi Hendrix inspired pickup meant to feel bouncy, rubbery and playful with a nice mid range sound. I hear boings when I play my guitar. This pickup and the next one I’m about to gloat over are also in my Highway One Strat.

The neck pickup is a Lip Stick pickup inspired by Richie Baxt’s obsession with lipstick pickups. Ive been friends with Rickie for many years. When he learned i was making ans repiaring pickups he asked me to make him “special” lipstick pickups. I even made him custom Telecaster lead lip stick pickups which sound fantastic. Ask him if you dont believe me.

Honestly, I found lip stick pickups to be a little thin. This pickup I make has a little extra meat and bite. It sound incredible as a neck pickup

I suggest to the owner of this Cindy’s Guitar to keep the number of their local fire department handy because it’s an f’n HOT guitar!

13/12/2025

Sound Laboratories records and mixes for musical acts, TV and Film as well makes and repairs pickups for guitars and basses. I am proud to announce an album co-produced and recorded in the same space pickups are made, guitars repaired and kids take guitar lessons in.
It’s also on Apple and my favorite BandCamp

https://open.spotify.com/album/36KB6lIPpr7RDh0i996HaJ?si=NjcpBSwXQCmLMCPgRmvUCg&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHoXiNkl9Z5y5AxQWqHfkGTNXuFc5MnVcLZJbz-Jpb3mEGKUr1pCPw55K8_ey_aem_AFZESGT81FAXu0E8399VqQ&nd=1&utm_medium=organic&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA%2BWQ226DMBBEv4a8NXFwSUMlVBEuuUJCroQXZIwBJwa7DpSmD%2F32hkr9ikorrbQzI52doq7F7XUwuAle0%2BzeR0L0Ga2ugzchedrg2uCCVD1Ffc4axuJGMqPoIgo0FdV9TCf3%2F9KYl48TYknTbThaTkZsvhHyZWsXgOr6aIYWCnRvVIG2f8FismvDwCpXnrXJt%2BXHwcoVdZQlmNH04Zi3UViAJPeL6AQsb%2B%2BYGC7AuY0KPJtk6BQs%2Fcv5vrYP6tr24DowJzMeUv%2FK9Ei7a%2BZncHqfZdfp3g8bF2tedcSraJF8PS1EAktnujzIobA2raYtxzG5x4iUselGzm66Hw9dM2yAM4a6fnwPft9HjCUIX%2F9pBQ%2BoqgMadl2gKpWcprEkKZUE13FNS8Kb2oAAgF5GUN1IYnCZo4ri3rckGZGSVnmcSN7eiDQ8nlBGFBXsUIYk%2FQH%2B1jSUhQIAAA%3D%3D&product=open&%24full_url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F36KB6lIPpr7RDh0i996HaJ%3Fsi%3DNjcpBSwXQCmLMCPgRmvUCg%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHoXiNkl9Z5y5AxQWqHfkGTNXuFc5MnVcLZJbz-Jpb3mEGKUr1pCPw55K8_ey_aem_AFZESGT81FAXu0E8399VqQ&%24android_redirect_timeout=3000&feature=organic&_branch_match_id=1528419722740374835

LPfunK · album · 2025 · 9 songs

22/07/2025

Rest in Peace dearest Ozzy.

02/03/2025

All kinds of great things go on at Sound Laboratories which is what distracts owner Damian Panitz from posting on social media as often as he’d like We pride ourselves at providing great sound. Whether it be guitar electronics and repairs, musical recordings and sound services for motion pictures Sound Laboratories is the best.

14/10/2024

Me and my son at Flushing Meadows Maloof Skate Park.

14/10/2024

It’s been such a fantastic year at Sound Laboratories I haven’t had a chance to post much here on FB and on Insta. I’ve had many vintage pickup restorations from all kinds of basses, guitars, pedal and lap steels this year it’s mind bending. I’ve had a few tube amps, neck repairs, many instrument setups, many custom hand wound pickups and a handful of foot pedals. I even got to record and mix a few bands and films. Keep bringing me your sound making equipment, talent, bands and films and I’ll keep doing my best to give you the best.

10/04/2024

https://youtu.be/XzVkkMH51ZM?si=UeYqwOyEaZwJPUGY

Overwound to 13.5k resistance value, clear and strong, does not distortSignal chain:Noble Amp Co Pre DI Matrix Elements GT1000FX Power AmpAccuGroove Tri-112 cab

17/06/2023

ChatGPT’s spin on “Tone-Wood.” We at Sound Laboratories believe it’s the sum of the total with an emphasis on pickups 😜.

“Tone wood" refers to the type of wood used in the construction of musical instruments, particularly guitars. The concept behind tone wood is that different types of wood can influence the sound produced by the instrument. The specific wood species and its properties, including density, grain structure, and resonance characteristics, are believed to contribute to the instrument's overall tone and sonic qualities.

In the context of guitars, the choice of tone wood for the body, neck, and fretboard can affect the instrument's resonance, sustain, clarity, warmth, and tonal balance. Different types of wood are known to have distinct sonic characteristics. For example:

1. Mahogany: Often used for guitar bodies and necks, mahogany is known for its warm and balanced tone with good sustain.

2. Maple: Maple is favored for its bright and articulate tone, providing clarity and note definition. It is commonly used for guitar necks and tops.

3. Rosewood: Rosewood, commonly used for fretboards, is known for its rich and warm tone, enhancing the depth and complexity of the instrument's sound.

4. Spruce: Spruce is frequently used for guitar tops, as it offers a balanced tonal response with good projection and clarity.

It's important to note that the influence of tone wood on the overall sound of a guitar is a complex and debated topic. While some musicians and luthiers believe that tone wood significantly affects the instrument's sonic characteristics, others argue that its impact is relatively subtle compared to other factors such as construction techniques, hardware, pickups, and playing technique.

Ultimately, the choice of tone wood is one aspect to consider when selecting a guitar, but it's not the sole determining factor in achieving a desired sound. Personal preference, playing style, and the overall craftsmanship of the instrument also play vital roles in shaping the guitar's sonic characteristics. It's advisable to try different guitars with various wood combinations to find the instrument that best suits your tonal preferences and playing style.”

The photo is of a poison ivy bush. Happy summer and be on the look out for the itchy stuff and blood sucking critters.

07/05/2023

This is from a late 40’s Fender Deluxe lap steel. It features a sloped paper core bobbin. Naturally this pickup bobbin is very delicate. My goal was to try to keep every piece of the pickup intact to maintain its original vintage. The work was precise and delicate. Once the old magnet wire was removed I reinforced the paper bobbin with a hardening agent. Because of the slopped shape I had to slowly wind the new magnet wire on one painstaking turn at a time reaching 8500 turns.
The customer received his Fender Deluxe Lap Steel pickup and says he absolutely loves its sound.