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Fender Telecaster® Pickups custom made by Toneworks

The famous users are numerous, but here are a few, Syd Barrett, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Danny Gatton, Vince Gill, Albert Collins, Roy Buchanan, Steve Cropper and the list could go on and on.

Telecaster Pickup Choices

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If you are not sure what you need, don't worry about it; our experts will discuss with you what sound you are looking for and make the pickups accordingly.

To order your pickups, please use the online order facility below. Alternatively, you can contact us by email on info@toneworks.co.uk and we can process your order manually.

 

Ordering is simple!

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    Simply select the number of pickups you need, pay for the item/s and once your order has been processed, our pickups expert will contact you to discuss your exact requirements.

    Custom Made Telecaster Pickups
    If you would prefer to speak to someone before processing your order, please email us at info@toneworks.co.uk

Telecaster type description

Here are some of the classic designs

Bridge Pickup

1. Alnico II or III magnets, flush as shown above
2. Raised D & G Alinico V optional
3. 42-gauge wind wire
4. Scatter wound
5. Potted
6. Copper coated steel reflector base plate (emphasises top end)

Neck Pickup

1. Alnico II, III or V magnets - mounted flush as standard
2. 43 Gauge wind wire
3. Scatter wound
4. Potted
5. For covers see accessories page

Wind wire types:

Bridge Pickup

42-gauge plain enamelled wire.

Bright and clear traditional telecaster bridge pickup tone preserved.

Neck Pickup

42-gauge plain enamel wire.

Lighter gauge wire gives close output to that of the bridge pickup whilst giving a more compact size of pickup coil. RWRP option available.

Output:

neck pickup

6.4Kohm

Bridge pickup

6.2Kohm

Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity (RWRP) option is available. This has hum cancelling properties when using Bridge and Middle or Neck and Middle pickups together.

Single pickup £65, pair £120

Over winding: “Hot” higher output results. Mid range gain, some top end is lost.


Under winding: “Backed off” output. Some midrange loss, more cutting top end.

Output can be increased by moving the pickup closer to the strings OR

Choose Adjustable Poles and move the poles closer to the strings.

Or,

If you would simply like a replacement pickup/s, tell us the date and/or serial number of your fender and we will wind you a replacement.