Telecaster Guitar Forum - View Single Post - What are period correct pickup magnets for 62 Custom Tele?

Dacious · June 5th, 2003, 10:55 PM

I agree - the '62s are '52s with longer poles inserted.

Lindy Fralin's site makes it clear alnico III was only used pre-'55 and then not exclusively. He uses it in a hybrid pickup on the bass strings.

I'm sure SD 5/2s are similar, with alnico 5 on the GBE string poles.

So find some alnico 5 pickups about 6-7kohm and I think you'd have it. SDs, are good, so are Lindys. Actually his Stock Telecaster pickups get a real big rap for being right on the money soundwise. They aren't symetrical standard, but I think Lindy will make you a set to order for a lefty.

I agree about Texas Specials - yuk! Well, maybe I'd take them over Niceless Vintage ones!

http://www.custom-sounds.com/lindytele.htm

June 5th, 2003, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dacious Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Godzone Posts: 2,612 35 Photos	I agree - the '62s are '52s with longer poles inserted. Lindy Fralin's site makes it clear alnico III was only used pre-'55 and then not exclusively. He uses it in a hybrid pickup on the bass strings. I'm sure SD 5/2s are similar, with alnico 5 on the GBE string poles. So find some alnico 5 pickups about 6-7kohm and I think you'd have it. SDs, are good, so are Lindys. Actually his Stock Telecaster pickups get a real big rap for being right on the money soundwise. They aren't symetrical standard, but I think Lindy will make you a set to order for a lefty. I agree about Texas Specials - yuk! Well, maybe I'd take them over Niceless Vintage ones! http://www.custom-sounds.com/lindytele.htm __________________ My other Telecaster is a Thinline The Tele Bible, Ch 1, v 10 Love thy Telecaster, covet not thy neighbour's Strat!