Re: Tele lead pickup choice - help

I have a few teles, keep one stock, one I put a Duncan lil 59'er in the
back, also have a G&L tele.......now describing sounds being what it
is.....the stock pickup in the rear would seem to match what you're seeking.
Very strong with it's own character, but very teleish.
"Grumpy" <dwarf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > i wouldnt use active as i like the single coil vibe warts and all
> >
> > What would you use??
> >
>
> How about a Fender telecaster pickup?
>
> I know, it's heresy, to think that a Fender tele pickup can actually make
> your tele sound like a... Fender tele.
>
> But there you go.
>
> Buy one cheap off one of the suckers switching theirs out for overpriced
> boutique/active crap.
>
> I picked up a set of MIA tele pickups for $40.
>
> You want meatier? Move the pickup closer to the strings and turn up the
> gain and midrange on your amp.


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