Closest production pickups to the original Fender "Wide Range" Humbuckers

[Empty Pockets]

https://youtu.be/4gq2ZdCoJec we did a deep-dive on this exact topic a couple weeks ago. i liked the new Fender CuNiFe reissues so much i ordered a brand new 72 Deluxe Telecaster for a sequel episode

 

[Ascension]

They are such a weird design, which is why you don't see genuine reproductions outside of custom shops. I would also strongly suggest anyone considering them to try to play actual ones first, since they are sort of an acquired taste if you are used to standard humbuckers. I would think the original design was to try to get the frequency response of great single coils in a humbucker design. The pickups, in combination with 1meg pots have their own thing going on.

Had a blond 72 Thinline ash bodied semi hollow Tele with them and agree. They are different you are spot on with your tonal description they have their own thing going on.

 

[Mincer]

Had a blond 72 Thinline ash bodied semi hollow Tele with them and agree. They are different you are spot on with your tonal description they have their own thing going on.

I find the same with Lipstick pickups, in that many people like the look of them, but never actually used them. If you are used to traditional pickups, they are both...weird.