Fender Custom Texas Special Tele Set
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Fender
Custom Texas Special Tele Set
Product Info
Article Number:
120158
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Custom Texas Special Tele Set
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Texas Specials are a fantastic upgrade for any Tele player wanting more bite and versatility. The bridge pickup’s got serious attitude, while the neck retains that warm Tele character. They’re a great choice for blues, rock, and country players who need a little extra oomph.
Product Description
- Fender Custom Texas Special Tele Set
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- 2 Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Tele single coils
- For bridge and neck position
- Bridge pickup: Resistance 10.5 kOhm / Inductance 3.95 Henries
- Neck pickup: Resistance 9.5 kOhm / Inductance 3.3 Henries
- Loud Tele-Twang
- which convincingly delivers both fat
- slightly distorted and harder distorted sounds
- The bridge pickup features the obligatory copper-plated steel base plate
- which provides scorching output
- presence and mids
- Fender recommends these pickups for their 4-way pickup circuit
- which allows for serial and parallel operation of both pickups
- Bridge pickup: Black
- without cap
- Neck pickup: Chrome cap
PROS
- • Copper-plated steel baseplate boosts bridge output and midrange presence.
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver classic Tele twang with added punch.
- • Well-matched resistance values ensure balanced output between bridge and neck.
- • Fender's 4-way switching expands tonal possibilities significantly.
CONS
- • The bridge pickup’s output can be overwhelming for very clean, glassy tones.
- • Chrome neck pickup cap might not suit all aesthetic preferences.
- • Wiring complexity of the 4-way switch can be daunting for beginners.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
Bridge: 10.5 kOhm, Neck: 9.5 kOhm
Mounting
Standard Telecaster
Cover
Bridge: Black (no cap), Neck: Chrome cap
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Frequently Asked Questions
They’re significantly hotter and have more midrange presence than standard Tele pickups, offering a more aggressive and focused sound.
It’s more involved than a standard two-pickup configuration, requiring careful attention to the wiring diagram, but plenty of online resources exist.
Yes, they’re designed as a drop-in replacement, but the increased output might necessitate adjustments to your amplifier’s gain settings.
