Fender Cobalt Chrome Tele Pickup Set
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Fender
Cobalt Chrome Tele Pickup Set
Product Info
Article Number:
561476
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Cobalt Chrome Tele Pickup Set
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Cobalt Chrome Teles are a real step up from standard issue. They’ve got that classic Tele sparkle and clarity, but the cobalt magnets add a noticeable warmth and complexity. If you’re a player who loves a snappy, articulate Tele tone and appreciates a clean, vintage vibe, these are seriously worth checking out.
Product Description
- Fender Cobalt Chrome Tele Pickup Set
- Set of Pickups for T-style Electric Guitar
- 2 Single coils
- Brilliant tone
- Vintage output
- The cover with chrome rings serves as a shield to eliminate 60-cycle hum
- DC resistance neck: 10
- 4 kOhm
- DC resistance bridge: 12.5 kOhm
- Colour: Chrome ring with Vintage White insert
PROS
- • Cobalt alloy magnets deliver a noticeably richer, more articulate high-end response.
- • Chrome-ringed covers effectively shield against hum, providing a cleaner signal.
- • Vintage-style output retains classic Telecaster bite and twang without excessive gain.
- • Solid construction and Fender quality ensure long-term reliability and consistent performance.
CONS
- • Higher DC resistance bridge pickup may feel slightly stiffer compared to lower-wind options.
- • The bright tone, while generally desirable, might be too aggressive for some players’ tastes.
- • The chrome rings, while visually appealing, can be prone to fingerprints and smudges.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck and Bridge
Magnet
Cobalt Alloy
Output Level
Vintage
DC Resistance
Neck: 10.4 kOhm, Bridge: 12.5 kOhm
Mounting
Standard Telecaster Mounting Holes
Cover
Chrome Ring with Vintage White Insert
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cobalt Chrome pickups offer a slightly broader frequency response and a smoother, more nuanced high-end compared to the more aggressive Alnico V, retaining the Tele's character but with added clarity.
They’re quite versatile, but the brightness might require EQ adjustments for very dark or mellow genres; however, they record exceptionally well due to their detailed and balanced response.
Generally yes, they use standard Telecaster mounting, but always double-check your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions to ensure a proper fit.
