Tesla VR-1 Bridge BK
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Tesla
VR-1 Bridge BK
Product Info
Article Number:
611381
Brand:
Tesla
Model:
VR-1 Bridge BK
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$42.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Tesla VR-1 Bridge BK is a solid, affordable option if you're chasing a vintage-style Strat bridge tone. It's got a nice, balanced character – not overly bright, but with enough clarity to cut through. Great for players seeking that classic Fender vibe without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Tesla VR-1 Bridge BK
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Vintage-style single coil
- For bridge position
- Balanced sound with slightly more highs
- Output: Mid-high
- String spacing: 52 mm
- Connections: 2-wire
- DC resistance: 6.8 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico V
- Colour: Black
- Includes fixing screws and springs
PROS
- • Alnico V magnet delivers a classic, articulate single-coil tone.
- • 52mm string spacing suits wider spacing like Stratocasters.
- • Black cover provides a clean, understated aesthetic upgrade.
- • 6.8kΩ DC resistance offers a balanced vintage output.
CONS
- • Alnico V can be a bit brittle, lacking some modern high-gain punch.
- • Budget-friendly construction may lack the premium feel of higher-end pickups.
- • 2-wire design limits wiring options for coil-splitting or more complex configurations.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
Mid-high
DC Resistance
6.8 kOhm
Mounting
Fixing screws and springs included
Cover
Black
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a budget-friendly approximation. The Fender pickup will have more nuance and a slightly more complex harmonic structure, but the Tesla gets you most of the way there.
No, the VR-1 is a single coil pickup and requires a single coil pickup route. It won't fit in a standard humbucker cavity without significant modification.
The cover is made of ABS plastic, which is common for pickups in this price range. It's durable and looks good, but won't have the same feel as a metal cover.
