Need suggestions on Tele neck pup (Urgent)

[B Bent]

The neck pup in my Tele is shot. (long story) I need to pick up a new one today while at lunch and install it before I play tonight. I have gone through the tone wizard, but I need some real advice from you guys that have a Tele neck pup. I play good ol' R&R, blues, etc. I like the vintage tone, but slightly hotter and fuller for added sustain.. What pup am I?

 

[Butch Snyder]

Re: Need suggestions on Tele neck pup (Urgent)

DiMarzio Twang King... Hands down, the best Tele neck pickup made...

 

[B Bent]

Re: Need suggestions on Tele neck pup (Urgent)

Can you eloborate just a little about the charecteristics of the TK?

-Greg

 

[Butch Snyder]

Re: Need suggestions on Tele neck pup (Urgent)

Can you eloborate just a little about the charecteristics of the TK?

-Greg

You know how a "normal" Tele neck pickup is kind of mellow and hollow? with a nice character but nothing really special? Well, the TK is really big, open and punchy. It sounds like a really great Strat pickup but smoother.

 

[B Bent]

Re: Need suggestions on Tele neck pup (Urgent)

You know how a "normal" Tele neck pickup is kind of mellow and hollow? with a nice character but nothing really special? Well, the TK is really big, open and punchy. It sounds like a really great Strat pickup but smoother.

WOW!! I think I may be sold. problem is is that no one locally has them. I guess I will have to go through the night without a neck pup :-( I will probably just order online.

Thanks Butch I am glad you chimed in since we have similar tastes in music!! :yourock:

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Need suggestions on Tele neck pup (Urgent)

I'd go for the Fralin Blues Special...sounds like a Strat neck pickup in a single coil size. It's my favorite hotter than stock Tele neck pickup. If you want a Tele neck pickup with a nickle cover, then I'd recommend the Duncan Tele Hot neck pickup...another great pickup. Lew

 

[Kelsey]

Re: Need suggestions on Tele neck pup (Urgent)

If you're in a pinch, then I guess it depends on what you have available locally and what bridge pickup you have in your guitar (i.e., will they be in phase to avoid wiring hassles). I like the SD Antiquity I Tele rhythm, and I would guess that I'd like the STR-2 Hot rhythm, too. Several of the Fender neck pickups are very good, including the Nocaster, Original Vintage, and American Series/Standard. A lot of people like the Texas Special Tele neck pickup and the Mexi Classic Series neck pickup.

If you decide to go without a neck pickup, then I'd pull it out and go Esquire for some added zip from the lead pickup -- might as well make the best of a bad situation!

 

[flank]

Re: Need suggestions on Tele neck pup (Urgent)

i followed Butch's lead when he told me to get the Dimarzio TK neck pickup.....and indeed, it sounds awesome....very lively and punchy with clarity.....it sounds like a good strat pickup i think......its definately a great bargain, and secret tone monster!