Win a Broadcaster or one of 3 Teles! In case you hadn’t noticed, the obsession with vintage tone is common – some people feel early Fender tones were among the best. Adjust the height of the new pickups to ensure that one is not louder than the other. Driven a bit harder this output gives you good sustain and a hint of overdrive. Are you sure you wish to clear All items from your cart? So, regardless of the reason you want to change the pickups, care must be taken. In case I wasn’t clear, these are essentially humbucking pickups for your Tele. Or perhaps you may have bought a guitar but want better Tele pickups than what’s already fitted? This pickup is hotter and warmer than a standard vintage neck pickup with added midrange response. Something went wrong. And, if you love a specific pickup set because of its tone, despite the noise it produces, I won’t cast any judgment in your direction. With that in mind, Fender – the creator of Telecasters – does offer a variety of pickup types for Teles, including: We looked at a couple of Fender products in this guide, but others, like the ones listed here, may be worth exploring. Pickups have a near direct relationship to the tone that comes out of your guitar. American Standard Series Strap Buttons. The pickup has been wax-potted twice for squeal-free performance. So, Seymour Duncan took on the challenge and produced a bridge pickup to do the job. This pickup will give you that signature tele twang with edge and warmth. It has an Alnico 5 magnet and two conductors. 2 product ratings - Genuine Fender ROASTED MAPLE Tele/Telecaster Neck, Narrow Tall Fret/9.5"/C Shape, 13 product ratings - Fender Mexico Telecaster/Tele Maple Fingerboard Guitar Neck, Modern C, 21 Frets, 23 product ratings - Genuine Fender Classic Series 50's Telecaster Neck, Maple, 21 Vintage Frets, 2 product ratings - Fender Roasted Telecaster Neck Flat Oval Shape, Pau Ferro Fingerboard. Likewise, what one expert says is great may not be to your liking. Compare. One new inclusion which is an asset is the staggered bridge design that gives a balanced sound on the outer strings. Whether it mirrors exactly a ‘52 would be an opinion but this is a great pick up to have on the bridge of any Telecaster. If you are looking for a vintage Tele sound this isn’t it, but if you are searching for something that is similar but with something a little extra this could be for you. Firstly, that they were not going to be able to recreate that sound that is now over 50 years old and secondly, that they wanted to add maybe a little more. A single coil pickup has one, while humbuckers have two. An aftermarket pickup refers to any pickup or pickup set your guitar did not originally come with. They’ve done ok for 60 years. A convenient side adjust mechanism makes fine adjustments possible without removal of the neck*. Custom inlays are not available on 7-String, scalloped, Vintage, or Superwide necks, $90.00 - Maple Necks with Maple Fretboards (Entire neck will be finished), $80.00 - Maple Necks with non-maple Fretboards (No finish on the fretboard), $110.00 - Non-Maple necks (No finish on the fretboard), $80.00 - Maple Necks with Maple Fretboards (Entire neck will be finished), $70.00 - Maple Necks with non-maple Fretboards (No finish on the fretboard), $100.00 - Non-Maple necks (No finish on the fretboard), $110.00 - Maple Necks with Maple Fretboards (Entire neck will be finished), $100.00 - Maple Necks with non-maple Fretboards (No finish on the fretboard), $130.00 - Non-Maple necks (No finish on the fretboard). The Pure Vintage Reissue Telecaster pickups will still be a worth a look for some, depending on what you’re looking for in tone. Very competitively priced, they sell only in pairs. P.S. If you like that characteristic Tele “quack” and want to bring it out more, you’ll probably love this pickup. Attention has been paid to the typically Telecaster top end but the neck pickup, with its nickel covering, produces a warm, rich sound. Some other minor differences but essentially designed to give the punch required when all put together. The Tonerider TRT2 Hot Classic pickup set comes with two vintage output alnico V single-coil pickups. The time when not only the Telecaster but all Fender’s were at their best. They have enamel coated wire and special Alnico magnets. $179.99 . $159.99 Spend over $50, Get $20 2-Day Shipping! Ibanez RG450DXB Wizard III RG NECK & … $5.49 Spend over $50, Get $20 2-Day Shipping! There is also added clarity with this pickup over a stock one. Custom Guitar and Bass Necks and Bodies, Pickups, Bridges, Tuners, and Pickguards at Warmoth - The Original Custom Guitar Shop! Other claims include the balancing of output between the bridge and neck pickups which they claim was a Tele players complaint. In such a scenario, the STHR-1B Hot Rails pickup comes highly recommended. This comes from the neck pickup, the DP172, which we have already reviewed. The single tone control and sliding pickup selector will assist in adjusting the tone. If you’re planning to upgrade, be sure to keep price in mind. Duncan paid attention to every detail in the creation of this pickup – they hand ground the magnets, hand assembled the bobbins from Forbon and dipped them in lacquer before winding. Customers seem satisfied with the results. *Side adjust mechanism not available on left-handed, Baritone Conversion, Bass6, or 7-string necks. To me, the Quarter Pound pickups offer a full, thick, warm Tele tone. After winding, they wrap the pickup in black cotton yarn. You should expect some variation in appearance from the picture shown. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. There is also some discussion online about the fact that you can basically get any sound you like with the right mix of pedals, amps and VST plugins – without ever having to change your pickups. Most Warmoth specialty necks are built using Modern construction only, including the 7/8 Warhead neck, 12-String, Mustang/Jaguar, 7-String*, Bass6*, Gibson® Scale Conversion, and Baritone Scale Conversion* necks. They do not have a truly vintage sound but are not far away and they do have some nice extra attributes. Please click here for important information regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus. The grain pattern and color will change as the fretboard is sanded and finished. The Warmoth Showcase lets you view photos and buy from our current selection of bodies and necks.