Dylan Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 I'm using a Japanese 90's Custom Tele that needs upgraded pickups. Any recommendations? I'm thinking about getting the Texas Specials for Tele set but would be interested in hearing of others. I know of the Joe Bardens, but I'm not a real country player, plus, I'm not crazy with how they look. Still, if these are the only pickups worth getting I am not opposed. I still want it to sound and look like a Tele, but with more output and less noise. Thanks in advance! -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrmac Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 There's a lot of variety with pickups so it would help you to know what kind of sound you're looking for. I personally have a Seymour Duncan Broadcaster which I love. It has a hot twangy sound that I find useful for Rock and R&B or Funky stuff. I am a big Jeff Beck fan and I originally got the Duncan because I know that he did a lot of pickup work for Beck. I thought it would give me that JB sound and I haven't been dissapointed. Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted April 2, 2002 Author Share Posted April 2, 2002 Hmmmm....I have a JB humbucker in my Epiphone LP. I had thought about putting in the smaller version, but I'm not looking for a humbucker sound in my Tele. I'll have to check out the Broadcaster. Thanks! -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrmac Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 I was just checking out Seymour Duncan's website. He has some very interesting choices besides the Broadcaster. I think the Vintage-54 and the Jerry Donahue could be good choices too. check it out: http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/telesdescr.html#Vintage54 Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickerman Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 I've heard great things about EMG single coils. I personally really like DiMarzios like the Red Velvet and Virtual Vintage Blues. I also of course love Fender's Vintage Noiseless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriphew_dup1 Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 I've got Texas Specials in mine. I love 'em. They retain the Tele sound, but with more heat/bite/grind. _____________________ Post indie electronic Meriphew www.meriphew.com www.meriphew.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylver Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 I have the EMGs in my Tele, and it's got good bite and lots o'twang. I really don't know what to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sysexguy Posted April 2, 2002 Share Posted April 2, 2002 Around here, everyone's talking about kinman's. www.kinman.com Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signal1000 Posted April 3, 2002 Share Posted April 3, 2002 Kinmans are supposed to be really nice. I've heard good things about them. I have a Lace Player's Choice neck pickup in my tele. http://www.agi-lace.com It is quite hot and dark but complements the stock bridge pickup nicely. I've noticed at least two kinds of teles - those that really twang, and those that really rock. Mine is the rocking variety; it weighs a ton and has the early Led Zep guitar tones in spades. It is also a bit dark sounding. I've heard a lot of different teles that all sounded quite unique depending on the woods, electronics, etc. You may be in for a bit of trial and error until you find the ones that really do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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