Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

[GearJob]

I need a recommendation for a tele bridge pick-up.
I have a MIM tele (light ash) with a Fender Texas special in the neck, all the electirical components are high-end, I recently put in a .047 PIO cap and a new PIO treble bleed mod ...and WOW!!!!
I absolutely love the neck pup, warm, woody, and kinda smokey. The problem is the bridge pup isnt very compatible with it. (Bridge pup is a GFS alnico5) it is too bright and can be overpowered by the neck.

I am confused between the ATPL-1, QP, and the JD.
All have thier own merits, I was wondering if anyone has a good recommendation based upon the pairing with the neck pick-up ?(which I am not going to change)

Thanks

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

Er, Fender Texas Special Tele lead pickup, perhaps? ;o) Too obvious.

How about a Fender Nocaster pickup?

Several companies now manufacture Tele lead pickups that emulate a P90 for construction and tone. The British maker, Catswhisker, is one. Various smaller scale US makers offer this sort of design too.

 

[GearJob]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

well yeah, the texas special lead seems to make sense..
truth is i was sort of leaning towards the JD, but didn't know if the QP might be a better fit, but I do like the idea of using A2 mags...er, I think I do any how??

 

[RockStarNick]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

The Duncan Broadcaster is kickass. Don't be turned off by the soundclip on the website, it's very very fat and powerful sounding.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

i would say the jd would be a great option. the qp is a kinda dark but powerful pup. i have one and use it but the jd is a much more musical and versitle and probably a better match for the texas tele

 

[GearJob]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

AH HA !!! you said the magical word..."musical" now I am really leaning toward the JD........unless somebody else can help me be more confused...hahaha

 

[bluesbend]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

Duncan Broadcaster. 'Nuff said.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

You might like the Fender Custom Vintage Tele lead PU (as used in the Fender Hot Rod ' 52 Tele). This is definitely a pickup for Rock rather than Country. Through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 4x10, it sounds VERY Keith Richards-y.

I do not know whether this model is available as an aftermarket item.

 

[Eamonn]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

Fralin Blues Special Hybrid.

 

[Butch Snyder]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

My opinion? Find a 10k Nocaster pickup that Fender made back in the Cunetta years (1995 - 1998). The TS bridge pickup is no match for its own neck pickup. The Twang King is a nice match as is the JD.

 

[GearJob]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

Well guys, thanks for all the great input. Its down to the nocaster, broadcaster and JD respectively. I think my plan is try them all over the course of the next six months or so, keep the one I like and sell off the others.
I guess that isnt any different than what I've done with most of my guitars...hahaha

THE QUEST FOR TONE NEVER ENDS !!!!!!!!!

 

[eggman]

Re: Tele bridge to pair with Texas Special neck

Howdy,

While I'm a happy owner of the '59 and Vintage P-90 from SD, let me recommend DiMarzio's Twang King set. They're fantastic in my Mahogany Tele. Good luck.

Eggman