Tele sized JB?

[dreadguard268]

Is there such a thing? Or something similar at the least? I love how a pickup like that sounds in a guitar like mine (alder body maple neck) but I'm not sure I want to cut out the body in order to fit a humbucker. Part of what drew me to this tele in the first place is the look. And I'd really like to change as little as possible in that regard. And help or advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Tele sized JB?

That'd be something the Custom Shop could do for you.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Tele sized JB?

IMO, the Li'l '59 for Telecaster should fulfil the brief. Just be careful slotting it into the vintage-style bridge.

 

[bladefrenzy]

Re: Tele sized JB?

Lil 59 or maybe a Tele Hot Rails. I've had both and liked them quite a bit.

 

[sosomething]

Re: Tele sized JB?

To increase output whilst retaining the stock appearance, invest in a BG-1400. http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/custom-shop/telecaster/bg14002930k_for/

This would be my answer as well. It retains some of the spank and twang of a tele but with a definite humbucker thickness.

 

[dreadguard268]

Re: Tele sized JB?

I've tried the 59 tele pup before, it was a few years ago and I've since sold it. I can't remember how I felt about it, so it may be worth trying again. I'm not sure I like the way I've heard the hot rails described in some places but I'll keep it on the list just in case haha. I do like the sound of the bg-1400. Probably try the cheaper options first however...

Thanks guys.