Tesla Opus-1 Bridge CH
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Tesla
Opus-1 Bridge CH
Product Info
Article Number:
611325
Brand:
Tesla
Model:
Opus-1 Bridge CH
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$75.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Tesla Opus-1 Bridge CH is a surprisingly good humbucker for the price. It's got that classic AlNiCo 5 vibe – smooth, warm, and vocal – without being overly compressed. This is a great upgrade for players wanting a vintage-inspired bridge tone, especially in guitars that need a little more clarity and punch.
Product Description
- Tesla Opus-1 Bridge CH
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Humbucker
- For bridge position
- Smooth mids
- well-defined bass
- Output: Mid-high
- String spacing: 52 mm
- Connections: 4-wire
- DC resistance: 9.0 kOhm
- Magnetic material: AlNiCo 5 (Bar)
- Colour: Chrome
- Includes fixing screws and springs
PROS
- • AlNiCo 5 magnet delivers a warm, vocal midrange character.
- • 4-wire design allows for coil-splitting and tonal flexibility.
- • Chrome cover provides a classic aesthetic and shielding.
- • 9.0kΩ DC resistance yields a robust, articulate output.
CONS
- • AlNiCo 5 can sound slightly muddy with very high-gain distortion.
- • 52mm spacing might require minor adjustments for wider string spacing guitars.
- • Chrome finish can be prone to fingerprints and requires careful cleaning.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
AlNiCo 5 (Bar)
Output Level
Mid-high
DC Resistance
9.0 kOhm
Spacing
52 mm
Mounting
4-hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Opus-1 is milder than a Custom 5; it's less aggressive and has a more rounded, less scooped midrange.
It's less likely to be an issue, but you might need to slightly adjust string positioning to avoid any pickup contact with the tremolo block.
It'll work fine in a Les Paul; the 52mm spacing is fairly standard, though you might need to adjust the pickup height a bit.
