TV Jones PowerTron NE UM C
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TV Jones
PowerTron NE UM C
Product Info
Article Number:
573193
Brand:
TV Jones
Model:
PowerTron NE UM C
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This PowerTron NE UM C is a seriously cool pickup—it's got that vintage vibe but with a bit more growl than your average PAF. It's a fantastic choice for rockabilly, blues, and classic rock players who want a unique, powerful neck tone without sacrificing clarity. The coil-splitting option is a huge bonus, too.
Product Description
- TV Jones PowerTron NE UM C
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Handwound Humbucker
- For neck position
- Output: Medium
- Tonally between a single coil and a humbucker
- With a rich mid and bass range and clean
- dynamic highs
- A mixture of the vintage tone of a PAF from the golden era and the rockabilly twang of a Filter'Tron from the late '50s
- Larger coils
- standard HB wire and more windings create a meaner
- gnarlier older brother of the TV Classic
- Connections: 4-Conductor
- DC resistance 5 kOhm
- String spacing E1- E6 mm: 48 mm
- Includes 2 x foam rubber (for the underside of the pickup)
- 2 wood mounting screws and universal mount clips
- Finish: Chrome
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Handwound construction delivers exceptional clarity and nuanced dynamic response.
- • The unique voicing blends PAF warmth with Filter'Tron bite, offering tonal flexibility.
- • 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting, expanding its versatility significantly.
- • Larger coils provide increased output and a thicker, more powerful low-end presence.
CONS
- • The increased windings may result in slightly higher capacitance, potentially muddying vintage amps.
- • The 'meaner' character might be too aggressive for players seeking a purely vintage, refined tone.
- • The larger size may require modifications to fit in some vintage guitar cavities.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
5 kOhm
Spacing
48 mm
Mounting
Universal mount clips and wood screws
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PowerTron NE UM C is noticeably hotter and more aggressive than the TV Classic, with a more prominent midrange and a thicker low end, while retaining some of that classic TV Jones chime.
It will, but be mindful of potential capacitance issues; a brighter amp will help cut through any muddiness. Experimenting with different pots and caps might be needed to dial it in perfectly.
While it has a rich low-end, the PowerTron's clarity and dynamic range will prevent it from sounding overly dark. The Alnico 5 magnet helps maintain articulation even with rosewood’s inherent warmth.
