Variable Posted November 23, 2022 Posted November 23, 2022 Advice on choosing pickups for my tele build. Want a bit of twang, a classic telecaster sound i guess but tbh i dont know where to begin. Ive given a couple of examples to run your eye over, ive also looked at tex mex which are reasonably priced. What have you got in your telecaster? https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/wilkinson-vintage-alnico-v-telecaster-pickups-for-stratocaster-electric-guitars/ https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Yosemite-Telecaster-Pickup-Set/2W7V?origin=product-ads&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4OybBhCzARIsAIcfn9kfzt-nbSo Thanks
ezbass Posted November 23, 2022 Posted November 23, 2022 I have a DiMarzio Area Hot T in the bridge and a DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues, Strat pickup in the neck. I bought them as P90 soundalikes, but they still sound like a Tele, just fatter.
Matt P Posted November 24, 2022 Posted November 24, 2022 i've just got the standard Mex ones in my Tele (factory fit) when I was shopping for pickups years ago for another guitar I used the sample recordings on the manufacturers websites, ended up going for a Seymour Duncan JB which has become my all time favourite guitar pickup (fited in 2 guitars with another in the cupboard just in case i fins something to fit it to) many of the aftermarket makers have sound clips to help with the decision. Matt 2
Variable Posted November 26, 2022 Author Posted November 26, 2022 Thanks ive listened to a few online now, think ive decided. ? Ordered a few bits now, control plate gear, pick guard, know which bridge i want. Neck and tuners im not so sure on at the moment.
