tele neck p/u advice

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bjb281

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I read the forum frequently but don't post much. I could use some advice.

I currently have a Jerry Donahue in the bridge and a vintage rhythm in the neck. I'd like to increase my neck output and sound. Based on what I've read, I'm thinking of either changing out for a Tele hot or quarterpounder. any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

many thanks,
Brian
 
Re: tele neck p/u advice

To really get that "bite" that I'm looking for in the neck pickup, should I consider looking at an uncovered pickup? i think lindy fralin has a few like that. I do like the look of the chrome cover, but more interested in getting as close as I can to that strat neck pickup sound.
 
Re: tele neck p/u advice

personally I think the vintage rhythm is a good match for the JD

my experience with the Hot neck is that it's a little muddy, but it may just be the cap I have in that guitar.

I happen to think the Antiquity is a great neck pickup. The output is similar to the vintage rhythm, but it has a little extra mojo in the tone department.
 
Re: tele neck p/u advice

Definately look into an uncovered neck pickup. I had Zhangliqun wind an uncovered Paul Bunyan Tele rythm pickup for me and it's fantastic.

You might want to contact him about smething similar.
 
Re: tele neck p/u advice

and when you get rid of the vintage rhythm send it my way. I need one to match up with my broadcaster bridge
 
Re: tele neck p/u advice

Fender also makes a twisted tele neck pickup - I don't know where you can get it other than through a custom shop guitar, but it's supposed to be what you're looking for. I think.
 
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