Lollar Charlie Christian T NE BK
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Lollar
Charlie Christian T NE BK
Product Info
Article Number:
418963
Brand:
Lollar
Model:
Charlie Christian T NE BK
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$229.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Lollar Charlie Christian is a fantastic neck pickup for players wanting a fatter, more powerful vintage tone. It's a real game-changer for jazz, blues, and classic rock players who crave that P-90 punch without the hum. Expect a robust, warm voice that really sings through a clean or slightly overdriven amp.
Product Description
- Lollar Charlie Christian T NE BK
- Pickup for T-Style Electric Guitar
- Single Coil
- Position: Neck
- Vintage Output
- Body mount
- This handmade neck pickup delivers a full sound with rounded heights and a long sustain
- The output is comparable to a P-90 or vintage humbucker
- Ideal for jazz or moderate tube amp overdrive
- May require minor pickguard and wiring modifications
- Connections: two-wire
- DC resistance: 3.2 kOhm
- Hand wound in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound Alnico 5 magnet delivers rich, warm, and articulate tone.
- • Excellent P-90-like output for a Charlie Christian pickup.
- • Solid construction with quality materials; clearly a premium pickup.
- • Body mount design provides increased sustain and resonance.
CONS
- • May require pickguard modification for proper fitment, a potential hassle.
- • 3.2k DC resistance can clash with some amp/pot pairings.
- • Not ideal for modern, high-gain distortion applications.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
3.2 kOhm
Mounting
Body mount
Cover
Black
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly hotter and has a richer, more complex harmonic content than a typical Fender neck pickup, offering more 'growl' and sustain.
While it’s designed for T-style guitars, a vintage Telecaster’s pickguard might need minor routing or modification to accommodate the body mount design and height.
No, the design maintains clarity; the high output provides drive and fullness without sacrificing articulation or becoming muddy, thanks to the Alnico 5 magnet and Lollar’s winding technique.
