Maricela "MJ" Juarez Interview (Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Manager)

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[@rtellomx]

The legacy of Mexican-American women in Music history through their pickups is inconmensurable. Abigail Ybarra, Maricela Juárez and Josefina Campos have shaped more sounds than all the master builders combined.

[@ramencurry6672]

They’re fantastic.

[@jsmallsawe]

100% correct. They are all absolute legends.

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

MJ has to be amongst the greatest pickup winders of all time. I am currently 30, and I had my first pickup wound by her at 14 years of age. She is one of those people where what she winds is BETTER than the actual sound in my head. So many records have her sound imprinted on them.

[@mtmusicgear]

This woman is a national treasure. Great interview.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Absolutely. International treasure. Her notes would be priceless!

[@ramencurry6672]

I agree. She’s amazing

[@Javier-qk7ms]

She still does virtual and un person events for magazines and stores un Mexico. She does not need to at this point but she still does. Such a nivel person.

[@Hipbilly1]

I'm a nobody Santa Barbara guitarist. I had a tele build that I wanted to load a BG1400 into for a gig I had on the upcoming weekend. This was a Wednesday. I walk into the SD reception area and tell the person this. 5 min later MJ walks out with a platter of 6 BG1400 pickups, packages one up, and says "Billy ordered these to give to people as gifts. He can wait." MJ is real as real can get. The BEST!

[@robbieyates1685]

This may be the best PG interview ever. She's awesome and deserves a place in guitar and rock history. I've been going through a stressful time but listening to MJ talk put a huge smile on my face and turned my mood around. True legend.

[@SRKanai1]

I always love these interviews. Shes one of the greats. Just magnetic as one could be. 40 years of greatness.

[@thesonnyboy]

I can’t recall ever being star struck, but I recognized MJ at a James Taylor concert tonight and just felt so happy to exists on this earth with her. What a wonderful person.

[@1963Tele]

MJ & Seymour are the real deal. Professional & knowledgeable. I cherish the 15 years I have worked with MJ, Cathy ,Seymour & the Duncan family. MJ rocks!! Love MJ.

[@brecknichols]

I have watched this video 4 times in 2 days. I suspect I will watch it 3 or 4 more times in the next few days. I NEVER watch videos more than once, unless it's a song. This is truly inspiring. God bless MJ! And thank you, John for plucking this gem out of the water and showing it to us all. What a delight!!!

[@Trap-Joe]

I had a hunch that she was going to mention Yngwie as the hardest to work with! I almost choked on my drink when she’s mentioned his name. LOL Love her sense of humor and attitude. Thanks for this interview and God bless.

[@stevie6423]

She did it in such a nice way - pure class

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Fantastic job,John.Listening and not talking over MJ ,letting her tell us the history of Seymour Duncan and her career. Congratulations MJ on a fantastic career,good luck and good health to you and your family.

[@bluesmonkey4463]

She's Adorable you cant help but love her .......what a legend and wonderful lady we can all listen and learn from ....God Bless Her !

[@Firehawk-205]

Love you back MJ, Seymour Duncan are by far my FAV Pups PERIOD!!! Been using SD Pups since 1986 !God Bless You. & Thank You very everything you do Yo!u are the Tone Queen. All my Charvels have Duncan Pups and have Mojo!!!

[@RodClark]

I ordered custom strat pickups from Seymour Duncan custom shop and MJ actually called me on the phone just before she would them to ask exactly what I wanted. And of course, they're perfect.

[@duaneonarecker9187]

Probably one of the best PG episodes and there was no guitar playing. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@stevie6423]

The best John Bolinger interview ever. An employee like that comes along once in a lifetime…maybe…if you’re lucky. Such a joyful person. Kudos to Seymour Duncan for creating an environment where she can work her magic.

[@bobcapazzo242]

I have watched all of your interviews, that was the best one ever. MJ is a treasure!!!

[@rylieriley]

This is awesome! Thank you for doing an interview with Maricela, you guys. I mean that.... thank you! You should see the big smile on my face. There's no such thing as too many interviews with MJ. She's such a bundle of love and joy.

[@joemeyer6876]

This is ONE Important Interview! PG you are great. MJ is wonderful. ‘I see your tone in your future’ ❤️

[@guilhermefidalgo8958]

I am eternally thankfull for MJ, but probably she would not remember. Year ago, at a time when I was "selling my lunch to buy dinner", I sent an e-mail to her cause I had a JB humbucker installed on a Jackson but not working and had no money to fix it and no qualified person that time here in Brazil where a live. MJ told me to send it to her and she fixed it and sent it back to me for free. I will never forget such kindness. I still have that pickup and consider it a treasure because I, EVH, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page have something in common: a pickup wired by MJ. Thank you my angel!

[@MayorMcCheese2000]

I've been waiting for another interview with MJ forever! I've watched every video on youtube with her in it at least 110x. She's an absolute legend!

[@linheitzig9227]

What a wonderful person. Her personality is tremendous! She is someone I would have loved working with for 40 years. Just a great video!

[@monstrok]

Such a great interview! MJ wound a custom pickup for me and I am so pleased with the results. I hope she has mentored the next set of pickup gurus at Seymour Duncan!

[@tasteapiana]

What a great spirit she has. Her story is definitely one of those 'meant to be' things. Every community needs people who level everyone out around them and remind them of the real humanity involved. She just oozes love of what she does and who she does it for.

[@Desmond-ul7cw]

How could ya not just ADORE MJ? You couldn't! She's awesome. Wish I still lived in S.B..

[@hanovergreen4091]

It's. About. Damn. Time! To Marciela..Best Regards and Best Wishes!!! You are a Legend and we all have a special place in our heart for you and you work! Please, oh Please go back and do a Part 2. This is over waayyyy tooo soon. Thank You PG for this and Thank You John for just sitting there and letting her talk!

[@bripslag]

ThIs may be one of my favorite PG interviews yet. MJ is a hoot!

[@johnm3152]

It's eye opening to see the face behind Seymour Duncan ! What a wonderful human w/an uncanny attention to detail second to none

[@MrKevburg]

What a wonderful human being..

[@MEPorter1984]

Such a wonderful interview with one of the great behind-the-scenes heroes of the music industry, thanks for this!

[@aquilarossa5191]

What a lady. She's just great. Put a smile on my face hearing her talk. :)

[@mike70s]

Wonderful interview and incredible insight into pickup tones. What an amazing and important woman MJ is to the guitar world .

[@cojohnso80]

What a wonderful lady. Just a beautiful human.

[@joshuariveraflora]

This was such an awesome interview, thank you all for doing this. She's awesome, what a rockstar.

[@Ibaneddie76]

God bless this woman she is so great in every way!

[@TheBaller67]

She wound my Mustang Bass pickup! Love it, and am honored to have it, from her!

[@nellyandbert]

Absolutely amazing interview - one of the best and most inspiring talks i have heard this year, so open and honest and full of comedy and charisma as well as an amazing amount of knowledge and expertise in her field - what a role model. Has made me want to order a custom set, now just have to decide exactly what I need….. thanks PG, MJ and Seymour Duncan (and the team there) for this absolute gem!!!

[@vintagetubeamplifiers]

We need more of this amazing woman, maybe a monthly technical/inspirational message to all her new and old fans. I never knew of her but want to learn as much as I can from her.

[@billrussell3940]

Love her! Down to earth and as ‘real’ as anyone could ever be!

[@mheyl180]

She is a remarkable and lovely person - love her stories .. and she has magic hands when it comes to pickups ...

[@theariesexperiment4642]

I have a 1992 Custom Shop Custom Custom set. I truly adore those pups. I can only hope hers brilliant hands touched them. She is truly a special lady. A wealth of knowledge. Love her.

[@diabeticmonkey]

So cool to see the people who are really the minds behind all of the guitar tones we've ever heard. They're the real heroes behind the music. She's a treasure and a wealth of boundless knowledge.

[@tomholman4991]

I stopped playing guitar for about 20 years then picked it up again. Started adding guitars but wuznt hearing the sounds I wanted. Started changing pickups to the newer guitars. Got a chance to visit with M.J. as I had never heard the sound of the Phat P90 Staple pickups an they are spendy. Grateful for M.J.’s wisdom they are worth the money.

[@chriskato76]

God bless you, MJ. You’re a legend! Thanks for sharing this content Premier Guitar! 🙏🏻🔥

[@JamrockVybzTV]

We love you MJ.

[@mpnickisher]

MJ is currently winding a pickup for me. :) I can not wait for it to arrive.

[@ratt669]

so lucky to have 2 of her work, 80's SH5 and SH4.

[@sirfultonbishop]

Great to see the people behind the people!

[@evalonious]

Hands down, best Premier Guitar Video of all time. ❤ MJ Just one up'd y'all.

[@garyatkins4479]

She did my Frankenstein CS pickup … it’s sooo good

[@FuriousMess]

MJ has a solid gold soul. Thanks for the first 40 years MJ.

[@eddygreen3631]

Wow. Wow. Wow. One of the best interviews ever. Cheers PG.

[@h.i.5333]

I love this woman!!✌️

[@Nghilifa]

Fantastic interview, she is a LEGEND!

[@billvillamusic3625]

I’m blown away. Thank you so much for introducing her to those of us who had no idea!

[@flop2river471]

MJ is a National Treasure... LEGEND

[@gatormcklusky5850]

MJ could represent all of America & it would be a great thing. What a beautiful person.

[@EvLoutonian]

Such an inspiration & an absolute legend!

[@reddsshaker3477]

I am the proud new owner of a Custom Shop Alnico Staple P90 neck pickup wound by MJ. And it sounds glorious! I’m not worthy! 😁❤️

[@rostrosocultos]

Maricela Juárez wonderful and amazing woman !!!

[@phildehne1630]

Very awesome video. Good to see she continues to get the recognition she deserves.

[@Churchbass317]

Great Interview, John. Makes me realize that when they talk about "tone", Mj is part of that receipt. Would be fun to meet her almost more than the guitarist.

[@jeshely]

What a fantastic working relationship!

[@CarlPughGuitars]

Best interview ever

[@TheBotsra]

Now that was fun!!

[@manonbassguitar]

I got to see inside the warehouse on an alarm call once. I was bummed no one was there to pick their brain & get a better tour of everything. I also met Seymour & his wife when he jammed with his band at a nearby bar, they were super cool people. He had a fretless guitar with him that was a trip.

[@timmytVA]

What an absolute charmer!

[@jw_au]

Best interview ever @premierguitar!

[@ROKZLEON]

MJ is a national treasure!!! 👍🏻

[@pingbertha]

What a great person. Made my day

[@RokDAWG1]

MJ is awesome! I always go & say hello to her when I’m at NAMM.

[@gayvalds]

She's a LEGEND, she's an ICON, and she is THE MOMENT MJ is an inspiration! Her story is so fascinating and so humbling at the same time; she was just doing her job! Her drive and passion for her work is what lies inside a lot of our guitars, and is possibly the very reason some of us sound how we do on instruments with her pickups

[@T.R.M]

Spectacular interview..I'm hopeful she'll design her own signature sets utilizing the knowledge and experience throughout her career, MJ is everywhere just listen 🎸🎶👂😉

[@tuffitout2568]

Fantastic interview. Thx,,,

[@Paquette011]

What an angel. Love her.

[@nebojsaciric4656]

Such a sweet heart… ❤❤❤

[@bldallas]

Wow, what an amazing, inspirational lady! Very cool.

[@mcafee1971]

MJ is the Real Deal. Love you MJ❤️

[@rkgaustin9043]

I'd love to see the rarest interview ever. Seymour Duncan and Larry DiMarzio at the same time.

[@tinkercitymusic]

Absolutely a gem. She's amazing!

[@laburahman365]

She is a Legend ..

[@davidgiroux6047]

Pure Gold

[@hanovergreen4091]

Seymour Duncan NEEDS to photograph All her notes and put them online or into a book so the world can see this. It's a freaking treasure for everyone on the planet who has ever had a Seymour Duncan pickup or likes a particular player. At the very least to preserve them!

[@stevie6423]

Intellectual property;)

[@hanovergreen4091]

@@stevie6423 Yeah. Good Point :). Best Regards!

[@coolvibes3663]

I LOVE this

[@jasonkirkham550]

Very cool lady ! Nice to see someone loving their job.

[@benlogan430]

Excellent interview! I enjoy watching when someone is a truly passionate professional! She’s a top notch person!

[@lefujyou]

She is amazing 😮MJ forever ❤️☮️✨🎶

[@sdanis]

Amazing!!! Great video!

[@KenToney]

Best episode ever

[@cardosoguitarra]

What an amazing story!!! ❤🎸

[@idiotburns]

2:10 its an all american story, its like she is any one of our aunties, she makes all our guitar sound so good, thanks for finding her SD

[@justingallion4902]

such a great person!!!!

[@sconni666]

Love her 🎸

[@johnmilhuisen2607]

What a beautiful woman. God bless her.

[@BirdRockin]

I met MJ and got her autograph at NAMM 2024! nice lady

[@VlrGuitarWorld]

Amazing..

[@alexwoolridge94aw]

This is awesome. Makes me want to order some more SD Antiquities. What a cool lady.

[@stevebees3992]

MJ is a superstar!

[@6806goats1]

Haha, what a great interview. Such a happy lady.

[@ilovegreenock]

Legend ❤❤❤