Silenced Fred Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 So I'm thinking about buying a MIM Fender Tele, and I want a hot bridge pickup to push the amp. I like the current neck pickup on em, good cleans. Suggestions for pushing the amp hard? I'm not looking for metal, but heavy blues stuff. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_JEM Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Dimarzio super distortion? they do a single coil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Dimarzio super distortion? they do a single coil I'll have to check it out. I just want an extra push you know what I mean? Anyone have any experience with the SD Quarter Pounder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Joe Barden modern T-style bridge pup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 If you want that kind of gain, you dont want a Tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 If you want that kind of gain, you dont want a Tele I just want a heavier bridge pickup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Custom wound would be ur best bet and best tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 EMG T-set. Try them, they are the greatest tele pickups I've used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 EMG T-set. Try them, they are the greatest tele pickups I've used. Are they heavier though? I want something to push the amp, but be able to switch back to the neck for cleaner stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I've been playing with my Tele A LOT lately. It sounds incredible. I think you should just get one and play with it for a while. The bridge pickup on mine actually kicks some serious *** with OD or distortion or fuzz. It gets really raunchy. You can switch to the neck and roll back the volume a bit in one foul swoop. Teles have controls that are really easy to reach and use quickly and they're really responsive. Seriously though you have to get a Tele. I played mine for hours today. It's soooo good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 This is what I'm reconsidering to do with my tele RI 52... a TV Jones classic in the bridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Have you played the guitar yet or are you just thinking of getting a MIM Tele? Play the guitar first, then decide what needs to be replaced...not the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Have you played the guitar yet or are you just thinking of getting a MIM Tele? Play the guitar first, then decide what needs to be replaced...not the other way around. I've played tons of them at about 5 different shops (small shops, Big box, everywhere) and the bridge pickup is lacking to me. I played a Tokai at one, and if I had the money, I would have bought it on the spot. The neck pickup was a great smooth clean, and the bridge made it raunchy. It was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 How 'bout a custom H/S setup - http://cgi.ebay.com/MIGHTY-MITE-4-Fender-Telecaster-Humbucker-Bridge-Chrome-/350369359131?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5193a4251b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 How 'bout a custom H/S setup - http://cgi.ebay.com/MIGHTY-MITE-4-Fender-Telecaster-Humbucker-Bridge-Chrome-/350369359131?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5193a4251b That ruins a whole point of a tele. He might as well buy a strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I would only put a humbucker in a Tele if I had more than one Tele. I have to have at least one with those single coils. I like Johnny Greenwoods Tele with an HB in the bridge but I'm a bit of a fanboy. I use the neck pickup mostly but I use the middle position a lot too. The middle is super twangy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 That ruins a whole point of a tele. He might as well buy a strat. Yeah, I love the neck pickup, but I want something heavier for the bridge... thinking about the quarter pounder, its supposed to be like a p90 or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I've listened to the QP soundclips on the SD site and they all sounded great but I still have no idea what they actually sound like. Those sound clips are useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 I've listened to the QP soundclips on the SD site and they all sounded great but I still have no idea what they actually sound like. Those sound clips are useless. Yeah, from what I understand, it is supposed to be similar to a P90, or the pickups they use on the G&L ASAT Specials... I might give those a whirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Kindof off topic but I've played some G&L Teles that were really cool. I don't really like the headstock shape but I don't really care about that anyways. They have some really cool pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Kindof off topic but I've played some G&L Teles that were really cool. I don't really like the headstock shape but I don't really care about that anyways. They have some really cool pickups. G&L, IMO, has some of the best guitars on the market right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I just hate that stupid ugly bridge they use on so many of their guitars. That 2 fulcrum vibrato bridge. It's just so ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 I just hate that stupid ugly bridge they use on so many of their guitars. That 2 fulcrum vibrato bridge. It's just so ugly. Proguitarshop.com is like a mini custom shop for them, they will build to your specs, just select the options. For the ASAT, they don't use the Fulcrum unless you want them to. Pretty cool, gained huge points with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I recently put a set of Nunley Tele PU's in my tele, and they are the best tele pickups i've ever heard. I don't know much about their pickup line, but they may have something that's a bit hotter for the bridge. One of my favorite tele pickups is the Little '59 humbucker(single coil sized). It sounds great, and you can coil tap it for a single coil or bucker tone. Definately worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 I recently put a set of Nunley Tele PU's in my tele, and they are the best tele pickups i've ever heard. I don't know much about their pickup line, but they may have something that's a bit hotter for the bridge. One of my favorite tele pickups is the Little '59 humbucker(single coil sized). It sounds great, and you can coil tap it for a single coil or bucker tone. Definately worth checking out. I'll have to look that up. I guess what some people are saying is right, I don't want a tele. I don't want a tele in the standard sense. I love the neck pickup for cleans, but I think the bridge lacks for the style I play. Maybe an ASAT Special is what I need... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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