Members Say Ocean Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 I really dig my fralin strat bridge so right now fralin is at the top of my list for a new tele pup. Any other ideas? Stuff I play is in my sig, it's rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members K-Bizzle Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members K-Bizzle Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 oh and this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atrox Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 I like the BG T-90 the best so far. A bit fatter, but still gives you a touch of twang if you need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 i have one of these.. an stk-t2. not bad-- still sounds like a tele, but doesn't hum. sounds a lot more like a bucker if you roll back the tone knob too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akapuli Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 SD 5-2 bridge and Harmonic Design Vintage Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PlayboyChris Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Pick one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Duncan JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Duncan JB seriously?gad.. i would think that'd be a HORRENDOUS combo with a tele! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 I use a SD hotrails in mine but I am the anti-christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cibyl Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 I have a Rio Grande Muy Grande in mine right now,....great rock pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BusterBuster Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Keystones by Bill Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gtrwiz Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 I've had a Fralin Vintage Hot in the bridge of my Tele for 8 years, it's perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris_d Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 My favorite currently, i almost ashamed to say, is a rail humbucker. The 60 cycle hum was driving me bonkers, and i don't know why, as it never really bothers me on a strat. But a low output humbucker has been a good compromise for me. Still get good cleans, get no hum, and it has an overdrive characteristic with heavier distortion that i prefer to a proper single coil. It is a different vibe than the classic tele sound though. Of course i hardly ever do anything "normally" anyhow, so a purist guitar setup probably was never in the cards for me. I also prefer the modern style six saddle bridge. -chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 seriously? gad.. i would think that'd be a HORRENDOUS combo with a tele! I like it. Very clear and powerful but retails the twang. It is bright however. Had to tweak the amp a bit whenever I'd pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s!dysm Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Not got a lot of experience with 3rd party pickups in tele's but I have the Fender Custom Shop Broadcaster Single-Coil in my baja and love the sound off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 My favorite currently, i almost ashamed to say, is a rail humbucker. The 60 cycle hum was driving me bonkers, and i don't know why, as it never really bothers me on a strat. But a low output humbucker has been a good compromise for me. Still get good cleans, get no hum, and it has an overdrive characteristic with heavier distortion that i prefer to a proper single coil. It is a different vibe than the classic tele sound though. Of course i hardly ever do anything "normally" anyhow, so a purist guitar setup probably was never in the cards for me. I also prefer the modern style six saddle bridge. -chris you don't like the barrels?! man.. i've never really bonded with a tele with the saddles-- they sound way different to me for some reason! they're a little bitchy to set up, and horshoe/handgrenade in intonation... but oh god the spank!i'm with y' on the low output bucker though... i REALLY want to try a tele with filtertrons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cibyl Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 i'm with y' on the low output bucker though... i REALLY want to try a tele with filtertrons... I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some TV Jones PowerTron's from my Telesonic to replace the Dearmond singles that originally come in that guitar. I've always wanted different pups (especially in the bridge) -- so I'm stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some TV Jones PowerTron's from my Telesonic to replace the Dearmond singles that originally come in that guitar. I've always wanted different pups (especially in the bridge) -- so I'm stocked.when they come in holler, i'll turn up with the iron and a 6 pack of beer! we need to do that anyway! summatime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris_d Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 you don't like the barrels?! man.. i've never really bonded with a tele with the saddles-- they sound way different to me for some reason! they're a little bitchy to set up, and horshoe/handgrenade in intonation... but oh god the spank!I like the way they sound, but I am super super picky about intonation. And i like to play normal chords fingered weird all over the neck. So the way i play, just really brings out the sourness of screwy intonation. The three-barrel was awesome for playing live, it rings out differently for sure, but when it came to recording, well, i was ready to spear it through my wall or monitor by the time i got out the tools to put the modern bridge back on! As an aside, one thing i do do that doesn't necessarily "fix" the loss of the barrels, but does add an interesting ringing flavor to the use of modern bridge, is, i don't use string trees on any strings but the high E. It gives some funky overtones, and it allows bending above the nut over a larger stretch of notes. Worth trying out for modern bridge users IMO. The nut has to be cut just right for it to work without buzzing though.-chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 I like the way they sound, but I am super super picky about intonation. And i like to play normal chords fingered weird all over the neck. So the way i play, just really brings out the sourness of screwy intonation. The three-barrel was awesome for playing live, it rings out differently for sure, but when it came to recording, well, i was ready to spear it through my wall or monitor by the time i got out the tools to put the modern bridge back on! As an aside, one thing i do do that doesn't necessarily "fix" the loss of the barrels, but does add an interesting ringing flavor to the use of modern bridge, is, i don't use string trees on any strings but the high E. It gives some funky overtones, and it allows bending above the nut over a larger stretch of notes. Worth trying out for modern bridge users IMO. The nut has to be cut just right for it to work without buzzing though. -chris ahh.... that's a cool fix! like the reverse jazzmaster! see-- yer a technician though, and my knowledge of inversions is hopeless unless i find one by mistake.. i'd bet you anything troglodyte hamfist mcgillicudy here wouldn't even notice the intonation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris_d Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 ahh.... that's a cool fix! like the reverse jazzmaster! see-- yer a technician though, and my knowledge of inversions is hopeless unless i find one by mistake.. i'd bet you anything troglodyte hamfist mcgillicudy here wouldn't even notice the intonation I will go on record as saying it is probably better not to notice! Once you start hearing it, it completely messes everything up! Most listeners do not notice. Even live bands, when i hear it, it sounds fine. Meaning there is actually an awful lot of leeway before something that is "out" sounds "badly out".But when i play it myself, and it rings even slightly sour, it is like stabbing myself in the head. Also, all of that goes out the window when playing with another guitarist though. If they don't hear it, it won't do you any good to!The real microscope is playing solo, or in certain types of music/production, recording. I certainly wish i heard it less! I don't think most people discern pitch differences fine enough to make my obsessing over them matter at all. I end up intonating my guitar probably about once a month, with the humidity/temperature fluctuations. It is pretty silly. -chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Karma1 Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Duncan Little 59 with series/parallel switching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cibyl Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 when they come in holler, i'll turn up with the iron and a 6 pack of beer! we need to do that anyway! summatime! I'll definitely let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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