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Talk me in or out of the Fender twisted Tele neck PU
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Wow, that is expensive! Is it because they aren't available aftermarket? Or because they are a product from Fender?Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by Mincer View PostWow, that is expensive! Is it because they aren't available aftermarket? Or because they are a product from Fender?
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I like the Twisted Tele a lot. Definitely a tad more output and a lot more sparkle than a tradtitional Tele neck.
A bit more of the deep bass too, I think.
There's enough cut to retain pretty good definition with gain, and enough attack to match better with the bite of a Tele bridge.
I've always said they're more Stratty than stock, but I agree they aren't truly Stratlike - just a nice step in that direction.
Had no idea the TT had got so expensive. I bought mine used - with pickguard - for $40. But that was more than five years ago..
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Originally posted by eclecticsynergy View PostI like the Twisted Tele a lot. Definitely a tad more output and a lot more sparkle than a tradtitional Tele neck.
A bit more of the deep bass too, I think.
There's enough cut to retain pretty good definition with gain, and enough attack to match better with the bite of a Tele bridge.
I've always said they're more Stratty than stock, but I agree they aren't truly Stratlike - just a nice step in that direction.
Had no idea the TT had got so expensive. I bought mine used - with pickguard - for $40. But that was more than five years ago.
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Originally posted by gimmieinfo View Post
Well, you thought wrong ! They go for $189 on reverb/ebay, and with tax thats about $210. Go have a look. The bootstrap TT clone set is $49+$3 shipping for a grand total of $52 or 1/4 the price of the fender set ! I'd say thats substantial. I haven't tried the bridge model because it's not a spec i care for, but it's the same spec as the TT bridge, 10.5k/A5/43AWG. And like i said, the quality is right there with fender.
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Originally posted by beaubrummels View Post
While that's at the high end, it's not completely out of reach. But you don't need a set anyway. Just the neck. When you're trying to solve a specific problem, e.g. have a Strat neck sound in a covered Tele pickup, there's a premium. But if that's out of reach for someone, there are a number of alternate options to solve that same problem; Duncan has options, Fralin has options. Don't know if I would personally trust some cheapy company, but if $50 is worth the gamble, go for it. I've just learned over time, it's better to just pay the money up front and get 'the' right tool for the job one time, rather than spend 2x the money repeatedly pursuing cheaper options that don't really cut it.
By the way, to the member who wondered about the twisted tele neck wire, it's (as is the bootstrap) 42 which is the reason for a bit taller bobbin
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Originally posted by gimmieinfo View Post
Well, you thought wrong ! They go for $189 on reverb/ebay, and with tax thats about $210. Go have a look. The bootstrap TT clone set is $49+$3 shipping for a grand total of $52 or 1/4 the price of the fender set ! I'd say thats substantial. I haven't tried the bridge model because it's not a spec i care for, but it's the same spec as the TT bridge, 10.5k/A5/43AWG. And like i said, the quality is right there with fender.
Edit: I see you were talking about a brand new SET, which is the price you listed. I bought just the neck, and it was used.Last edited by BluesIsBlood12; 04-12-2021, 06:21 AM.
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Originally posted by ToneFiddler View Postwell i in general i like tele necks. i only wish they would have higher output to match better with a hotter bridge tele PU. don‘t need more bass, but it‘s not a total dealbreaker 'cause that ones is easy to fix...
i have some stock fender ones which are quite bright.
maybe sometimes too glassy (->tone pot).
the darkest is the SD Str-1. it‘s ok to have one darker in one guitar, but the others get more play time. only wish they would be louder.
so what to expect from the twisted?
more mids?
higher output?
i mostly use it for distorted rhythm, think tom morello...
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Originally posted by alex1fly View Post
It sounds killer for Tom sounds. Nails "killing in the name" without even sweating. At least, it did on my buddy's Tele that I borrowed with these pickups. No way to say for sure what it'll sound like in your guitar compared to what you have now.
not too fond of the stock bridge, though.
now i have found some great Bridge PUs, more than i can fit (Amount PU > Amount guitars).
But they are all hotter than most stock PUs and now even hotter compared to a stock tele neck than before.
So i want at least one Tele where the match between neck and Bridge is better. Thanks to all your input, it seems confirmed that the TT neck is indeed hotter than stock. this is a good start and i definitely gonna hunt one down, now. Tonewise i am a lot more open in the neck spot. in the bridge spot i am very picky.
To be honest i was hoping you guys would talk me out of it or suggest an actual strat neck.
i think i could live with the look under a chrome cover like that:
but i guess i have room for one more:
1) SD STR-1
2) Twangking
3) stock
4) twisted
5) strat neck
@gimmieinfo well they're US-based, so you can add 20€ shipping and another 15€ fees for importing. so that might be 80€ in the end.
are they even wound with heavy formvar? they are specified 0,5 k Ohms less than the TT. maybe those 2 points don't make a big difference, but i know myself a lil bit and if don't like something about that rip-off, i will start wondering if the TT wouldn't be better.
Also if i get the TT neck used for 50-75 € i can easily sell it for 50 € or more, if i don't like it.
this will only cost me 5 to 25 bucks in the end if i sell it. if like it, i have no problem to have spend 100€.
i am pretty sure i will have a hard time selling those Bootstrap PU.
Selling big name pickups (duncan, fender, ... is always easy)
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Originally posted by beaubrummels View Post
While that's at the high end, it's not completely out of reach. But you don't need a set anyway. Just the neck. When you're trying to solve a specific problem, e.g. have a Strat neck sound in a covered Tele pickup, there's a premium. But if that's out of reach for someone, there are a number of alternate options to solve that same problem; Duncan has options, Fralin has options. Don't know if I would personally trust some cheapy company, but if $50 is worth the gamble, go for it. I've just learned over time, it's better to just pay the money up front and get 'the' right tool for the job one time, rather than spend 2x the money repeatedly pursuing cheaper options that don't really cut it.
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Originally posted by eclecticsynergy View PostI like the Twisted Tele a lot. Definitely a tad more output and a lot more sparkle than a tradtitional Tele neck.
A bit more of the deep bass too, I think.
There's enough cut to retain pretty good definition with gain, and enough attack to match better with the bite of a Tele bridge.
I've always said they're more Stratty than stock, but I agree they aren't truly Stratlike - just a nice step in that direction.
Had no idea the TT had got so expensive. I bought mine used - with pickguard - for $40. But that was more than five years ago.
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I got a twisted tele neck pickup in my modified 60's telecaster along with a custom shop hot wound vintage bridge pickup and I agree the TT neck goes better with the tele bridge.It's funny how some stories became historic,
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Originally posted by beaubrummels View PostDon't know if I would personally trust some cheapy company, but if $50 is worth the gamble, go for it. I've just learned over time, it's better to just pay the money up front and get 'the' right tool for the job one time, rather than spend 2x the money repeatedly pursuing cheaper options that don't really cut it.
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