Why it's best: It will come as no surprise to those who read my review of the Seymour Duncan STL-1 that this matching bridge pickup is nothing less than tops. This is a true vintage reproduction of the 50’s era telecaster neck pickup, no meddling or un-necessary features were added here. What you wind up with is simply that fantastic hollow / warm / tender neck tone that the Telecaster is known for. The chrome plated brass cover is spot on with regards to the correct look for this period piece, as is the waxed cloth leads. Be it in tandem with the STL-1 or another great bridge pickup, the STR-1 is not only sure to please even the most discriminating Tele purist, it is the Best Vintage Telecaster Neck Pickup. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
Why it's a best pick: A perfect compliment to the Twang King Bridge Pickup (DP173), the DiMarzio True Velvet Tele Neck Pickup is a fantastic Vintage delight, brewed up with modern day ingredients. Dimarzio goes out of their way to ensure the quietest performance possible, wax-potting these pickups before and after the covers are installed. Also the un-plated nickel cover helps to minimize any interference with the tone. The end result here is a fantastic sounding Vintage neck pickup that stands up to any other on its own, or serves as the perfect compliment to the DP173. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
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Why it's a best pick: There are not a whole lot of details to discuss with the Lindy Fralin Stock Tele Replacement Style Neck pickup. It’s quite simple: Lindy uses the best ingredients, puts them all in place with the utmost craftsmanship, and offers great options that allow you to determine the finer points of how the pickup will be voiced. One such option is over-winding. Up to 2% is possible, which will make for a hotter yet darker sounding pickup if you so choose. You can also choose to leave the cover off for a slightly brighter sound. Give the folks at his shop a call, they will serve this one up just the way you want it. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
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Why it's a best pick: Van Zandt may not be one of the bigger names in the aftermarket pickup business, but they are one of the best. What you’ll notice right away is that the typical chrome cover has been removed in an effort to provide the most fidelity possible. What I like most about this pickup is the great tone and performance as such a reasonable price. There are many boutique pickup makers out there who will charge you an arm and a leg for much less. Super tone, terrific performance and all of this delivered to you at a price that will work with just about any budget. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
