Telecaster Guitar Forum - View Single Post - Why is a HB'er in the neck good on a Tele?

791979 · June 29th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Sorry if this is a daft question, but I have often wondered about this.

My general perception of Telecasters is that the necks pups are (in general) dull/muddy, and the bridge cuts and can be too bright.

So, given my prejudice, I don't really see why a humbucker in the neck is a good move. I generally think of 'buckers are tending towards a less clear tone.

However, there was a Rolling Stones video in TV this afternoon, and Keef was using a Tele on the neck 'bucker and it sounded great (of course).

So, in general, is it a problem? Do you need to look for a low output 'bucker (or something else) specifically. What about potentiometer values.

And, more specifically. I am thinking of trying a 'bucker with my HD Super90, what would go well with this?

June 29th, 2009, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
791979 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 193	Why is a HB'er in the neck good on a Tele? Sorry if this is a daft question, but I have often wondered about this. My general perception of Telecasters is that the necks pups are (in general) dull/muddy, and the bridge cuts and can be too bright. So, given my prejudice, I don't really see why a humbucker in the neck is a good move. I generally think of 'buckers are tending towards a less clear tone. However, there was a Rolling Stones video in TV this afternoon, and Keef was using a Tele on the neck 'bucker and it sounded great (of course). So, in general, is it a problem? Do you need to look for a low output 'bucker (or something else) specifically. What about potentiometer values. And, more specifically. I am thinking of trying a 'bucker with my HD Super90, what would go well with this?