Blues/Classic/Hard Rock Humbucker Suggestions for HSS Tele

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Gooch

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Looking for a good value, reasonably priced humbucker for an HSS Fender Modern Player tele.

We play blues, classic and hard rock ala Zeppelin to Metallica. Something that can split well and clean up well with guitar volume. Nothing crazy expensive.

Maybe something slightly less hot than a Duncan Custom. Maybe less middy than a JB.

Suggestions?

Thanks!
 
Re: Blues/Classic/Hard Rock Humbucker Suggestions for HSS Tele

If you want less hot than a Custom, maybe the Custom/59 hybrid. The Custom 5 is another idea, it has the same wind as the Custom but the A5 magnet makes it feel "cooler" or if you want more mids, the Custom Custom is a good choice, it's doesn't have the peak in the high mids that the JB has, it's a lot smoother. If you already have a Custom, it's easy to try different magnets.

The Jason Becker Perpetual Burn would be a great choice, but it's more expensive.
 
Re: Blues/Classic/Hard Rock Humbucker Suggestions for HSS Tele

I would also say a Custom/59 hybrid. Covers alot of ground. Custom8 is also great, but you have to make that
 
Re: Blues/Classic/Hard Rock Humbucker Suggestions for HSS Tele

BloodRose said:
I would also say a Custom/59 hybrid. Covers a lot of ground.
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This. It splits well, and is the best pickup to straddle the line between vintage and modern. It is certainly less middy than a JB (I don't hear it quite like the online EQ chart says).
 
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