Tele Replica Pickups
Recreated to perfection
Embark on a Sonic Journey with John Henry Tele Replica Pickups, meticulously crafted to honor the legacy of Telecaster and Esquire pickups from both the golden and CBS era. Our unwavering commitment to absolute historical accuracy ensures an authentic capture of the iconic '50s and '60s twang, delivering a timeless tone that echoes the golden age of electric guitar.
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1952 and 1955 Tele Replica Pickups
1952 Tele Replica Pickups
7.3 kΩ Neck, 7.1 kΩ Bridge
-Flat 0.195" sand-cast vintage Alnico 3 magnets, North up
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1955 Tele Replica Pickups
7.5 kΩ Neck, 7.3 kΩ Bridge
-Vintage Stagger, lightly bevelled 0.195" sand-cast vintage Alnico 5 magnets, North up
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Other specs:
-Vintage correct black bottom Forbon dipped in nitrocellulose lacquer and sanded
-Hand-wound with 43 AWG (neck) and 42 AWG (bridge) Plain Enamel magnet wire
-Vintage method potting with nitrocellulose lacquer (neck) and lamp-black paraffin with twine wrap (bridge)
-Vintage-style Chrome-plated brass cover (neck) and dull-cyanide copper-plated cold-rolled steel elevator plate (bridge)
-Vintage cloth push-back wire with individually tinned strands, black & white (neck) and black & yellow (bridge)
-Vintage correct mounting screws and latex tubing
1965 (CBS) Tele Replica Pickups
1965 (CBS) Tele Replica Pickups
7.1 kΩ Neck, 6.9 kΩ Bridge
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Specifications:
-Vintage Stagger, lightly bevelled 0.187" sand-cast vintage Alnico 5 magnets, South up
-Vintage correct gray bottom Forbon dipped in nitrocellulose lacquer and sanded
-Machine-wound with 43 AWG (neck) and 42 AWG (bridge) Plain Enamel magnet wire
-Vintage method potting with nitrocellulose lacquer (neck) and clear paraffin with twine wrap (bridge)
-CBS-style Chrome-plated nickel-silver cover (neck) and dull-cyanide copper-plated cold-rolled steel elevator plate (bridge)
-Vintage cloth push-back wire with individually tinned strands, blue & white (neck) and blue & yellow (bridge)
-Vintage correct mounting screws and steel springs
Aging
Experience the authentic vintage vibe! Our pickups and parts are meticulously aged to perfection, offering two levels of aging: standard (included) and optional heavy.​
Handmade in Italy
