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    Let's play "name that tele pickup"!

    Trying to get some Tele projects together, and digging thru my pup box I came across a Fender set of pups that I have no idea where they came from.

    Bridge measures 9.9k, and the neck is 8.3k.

    I thought they might be a Nocaster set, but the raised poles cause some doubt.

    Any ideas?





    -Chris

    Originally posted by John Suhr
    “Practice cures most tone issues”
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    Re: Let's play "name that tele pickup"!

    Tx Spcls.
    "Anyone who understands Jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra

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    • #3
      Re: Let's play "name that tele pickup"!

      Hmmm... You may be right on the bridge, but the TX neck has three wires. There is no guaranty these were ever a set anyway (just in the same box in my stash).

      Assuming you are correct, anyone know how they sound (and what Duncan compares?)
      Last edited by Ayrton; 03-23-2014, 11:53 PM.
      -Chris

      Originally posted by John Suhr
      “Practice cures most tone issues”

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        Re: Let's play "name that tele pickup"!

        Tx specials are the equivalent of the custom shop Strat Fender Tx Spcls. Overwound, thicker, not too bright.Still very classic Fender Tele sound, if a bit exagerated. Very good pickups.I just guessed. I have no idea.Your bridge seems a littel hot for a TX Spcl./
        "Anyone who understands Jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra

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        • #5
          Re: Let's play "name that tele pickup"!

          I confess I did not even know there was a Tele version the Texas Specials... I looked them up after your post. Fender says the bridge is 10.5k, so 9.9 on my meter could very well be it.

          I have a CS tele that came with a Twisted Tele Neck, and hot NoCaster Bridge that kills. Unfortunately trying to get a set outside the custom shop is a PITA.
          -Chris

          Originally posted by John Suhr
          “Practice cures most tone issues”

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          • #6
            Re: Let's play "name that tele pickup"!

            Originally posted by Ayrton View Post
            Trying to get some Tele projects together, and digging thru my pup box I came across a Fender set of pups that I have no idea where they came from.

            Bridge measures 9.9k, and the neck is 8.3k.

            I thought they might be a Nocaster set, but the raised poles cause some doubt.

            Any ideas?





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            • #7
              Re: Let's play "name that tele pickup"!

              Can't be positive but I'm thinking Texas Specials. Early Texas Special necks that were stock in a guitar (not over the counter/aftermarket parts) only had 2 wires.


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              • #8
                Re: Let's play "name that tele pickup"!

                The Alnico II Pro Rhythm is said to have a DCR of 8.1k http://www.seymourduncan.com/comparetones/view/13

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