Members bsman Posted March 16, 2010 Members Share Posted March 16, 2010 I've got a new set of pickups for my tele (Mojotone Custom Wound Vintage Clone '52 Tele Pickups, courtesy of A-20) and was contemplating installing them this weekend, but wonder if it's necessary to replace the pots, swtich, etc. or if that falls under the "nice, but not necessary" category. At some point in the future, I will probably change out the bridge, and perhaps the other hardware, but for now, I was interested in seeing what difference the pickups make by themselves, and I wanted to find out folks' opinions regarding what sorts of electronics Fender is putting in CURRENT MIMs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tkachuk07 Posted March 16, 2010 Members Share Posted March 16, 2010 They are the same as USA Fenders I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twotimingpete Posted March 16, 2010 Members Share Posted March 16, 2010 seem fine to me. I have an 09 mim tele and am really impressed with every aspect of it, quality wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowbrow Posted March 16, 2010 Members Share Posted March 16, 2010 CTS pots, CRL switch. Nuttin finer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted March 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm very happy (but not surprised) to hear this. I guess I would have discovered it when I removed the control strip, but it's nice to know going in. I have been very impressed with this guitar -- it's MUCH quieter than my late (and unlamented) '95 US tele and the frets and fingerboard are quite comfy to my hands. Also, I appreciate the subtly toned neck -- a welcome change from the "fishbelly white" of prior MIMs I have seen. I think that Fender has really stepped up the level of fit, finish, and hardware on the MIMs lately. I wanted to replace the pickups, not because the stock PUs are terrible, but to my ears they sound a little harsh and I wanted more of a vintage tone. I'll be sure to put up some clips 'n' pics when I'm finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Artslinger Posted March 16, 2010 Members Share Posted March 16, 2010 I have '09 Roadhouse MIM neck that is beautiful, great color with a nice smooth satin finish, and the frets are very nice with no sharp ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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