What humbucker to put in tele neck pos?
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Re: What humbucker to put in tele neck pos?
Does it absolutely have to be a humbucker per se? Or do you have a HB-sized hole? I ask, because a Phat Cat is a killer Tele neck pup.
Other than that, a Jazz is my favorite. (But that's paired with a bridge JB. Seymours favorite combo.)
Does it absolutely have to be a humbucker per se? Or do you have a HB-sized hole? I ask, because a Phat Cat is a killer Tele neck pup.
Other than that, a Jazz is my favorite. (But that's paired with a bridge JB. Seymours favorite combo.)
Falloffthebonetone
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Re: What humbucker to put in tele neck pos?
+1 Phat cat neck pickup.
+1 Phat cat neck pickup.
CenterStaqeSilver
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I once had a Tele Deluxe and the Fender humbuckers made it sound muddy. The Tele design makes the guitar focus general resonance towards the higher frequencies, so while I agree that the SD Jazz pickup may be a good solution, depending on the end result, don't be surprised if you want to adjust the tone away from the high frequencies either with adjustments to the pot specs or using another pickup tuned slightly lower in frequency. To me, I'd never buy a Tele again without changing the pickups and while I'd stick with the single-coil sized in the bridge, I'd go with a high-end custom pickup, choosing the bridge model first, and then balancing out the remainder with a low-noise neck pickup.
I once had a Tele Deluxe and the Fender humbuckers made it sound muddy. The Tele design makes the guitar focus general resonance towards the higher frequencies, so while I agree that the SD Jazz pickup may be a good solution, depending on the end result, don't be surprised if you want to adjust the tone away from the high frequencies either with adjustments to the pot specs or using another pickup tuned slightly lower in frequency. To me, I'd never buy a Tele again without changing the pickups and while I'd stick with the single-coil sized in the bridge, I'd go with a high-end custom pickup, choosing the bridge model first, and then balancing out the remainder with a low-noise neck pickup.
Boogie Bill
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Seth.
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Seth.
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Falloffthebonetone
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You ever use a true p90 in the neck position with 250k pots? You can fire your bass player...
You ever use a true p90 in the neck position with 250k pots? You can fire your bass player...
Re: What humbucker to put in tele neck pos?
If you want to stay Duncan, the above rec's for Seth, Jazz, Phat Cat, A2, are great. One of my better sounding teles had a Seth in the neck....beautiful tone! Also love the JAzz.
A few other ucker made forbrands to consider, (in no particular order); Dimarzio 36th PAF, Tonerider A lV, Tonerider Rebel 90, Stew Mac Golden Age.....forum member Zhangliqun winds some fantastic pickups, including the 'Telebucker' which is designed for the neck slot. I've had one of his PureHandwound buckers in the neck of my tele for 6-7 years now and it's fantastic.
If you want to stay Duncan, the above rec's for Seth, Jazz, Phat Cat, A2, are great. One of my better sounding teles had a Seth in the neck....beautiful tone! Also love the JAzz.
A few other ucker made forbrands to consider, (in no particular order); Dimarzio 36th PAF, Tonerider A lV, Tonerider Rebel 90, Stew Mac Golden Age.....forum member Zhangliqun winds some fantastic pickups, including the 'Telebucker' which is designed for the neck slot. I've had one of his PureHandwound buckers in the neck of my tele for 6-7 years now and it's fantastic.
Re: What humbucker to put in tele neck pos?
I went and listened to the clean samples of all the SD humbuckers, for me the Jazz had the right mix of sparkle and wooliness(best way I can describe it). I like the idea of looking at the other manufacturers you mentioned, but there are so many choices it gets over whelming. Could you suggest something similar to the SD Jazz made by another shop? Thanks.
I went and listened to the clean samples of all the SD humbuckers, for me the Jazz had the right mix of sparkle and wooliness(best way I can describe it). I like the idea of looking at the other manufacturers you mentioned, but there are so many choices it gets over whelming. Could you suggest something similar to the SD Jazz made by another shop? Thanks.
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