Fender Deluxe Drive Tele Pickup Set

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Fender Deluxe Drive Tele Pickup Set

Fender

Deluxe Drive Tele Pickup Set

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Product Info

Article Number: 332229
Brand: Fender
Model: Deluxe Drive Tele Pickup Set
Price: $152.90

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These Deluxe Drive Tele pickups are a great upgrade if you're looking for more grit and bite without going full humbucker. They’ve got that classic Tele snap but with a noticeable boost in output, making them perfect for rock, blues, and country players who want a little extra oomph. They’re a solid, reliable choice for a mid-range price point.

Product Description

Fender Deluxe Drive Tele Pickup Set, Pickup Set for Telecaster, Over-wound, Alnico 3 magnets, Fenders Pickup Set with the highest output, Includes screws

PROS
  • • Alnico 3 magnets deliver a warm, articulate, and responsive tone.
  • • Overwound design provides increased output and a hotter, more aggressive edge.
  • • Solid construction with quality materials ensures durability and longevity.
  • • Telecaster-specific design guarantees proper fit and optimal performance.
CONS
  • • May be too aggressive for players seeking a purely vintage, glassy Tele tone.
  • • Higher output can introduce noise with certain amplifiers or pedal setups.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex pickup configurations.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge and Neck
Magnet Alnico 3
Output Level High
DC Resistance 6.2k Ohms (Bridge), 5.8k Ohms (Neck)
Mounting Four-hole Telecaster style
Cover Nickel-plated brass

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're significantly hotter – expect a more saturated, driven sound with more sustain and a tighter low-end response compared to the more transparent standard pickups.
While they can be used clean, their character really shines when pushed – they’ll add some overdrive even at moderate volumes, so be prepared for a less pristine clean tone.
They’re generally manageable for recording, but high gain settings with noisy amps might require noise reduction techniques to control unwanted hum.

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