Budz Pickup ?

Anybody here use the 42 and Tall set in their tele? I'm a big Redd fan and I think has a set of these in his Hahn tele. I'm looking for something that twangs but in a kinder way. I'm also looking at the OC Duff Big Boy/Plankster combo.
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The 42 and Tall set would definitely fit your bill. I have this set in my MIA DeLuxe - David wound them exactly like the ones he made for Redd's signature Hahn. The brigde has twang in spades, but with woody, organic overtones that make it a pleasure to play. It gets plenty aggressive when you really go at it, but is very well-mannered when you are finessing it. The Tall neck is unreal - it almost has a twangy snap to it, but smoothe as butter and very clear. I play all country, and much prefer bridge pups, but I've found myself using the neck as often as not since installing this set.

I have a set of the newer 42&T version - Redd has the prototype of the new bridge right now and seems very happy with it - I can't wait to try it out. I also have a double tapped Esquire bridge on the way from David as well. I've tried a few pickups - David's hit exactly what I want, and he is an absolute pleasure to deal with. I'd highly recommend giving them a try.

"Twangs in a kinder way" is actually a good description of the Budz 42. It is bright enough but not overly bright (read:no icepick highs). It is also fuller sounding than many Tele bridge pickups that I have heard. Very musical, sensitive and responsive to touch.

Thanks guys. These sound right up my alley and I've got a tele that leans toward the bright side that I'll be putting them in. I think I might try the OC Duff set as well in the future.

The 42 and Tall set would definitely fit your bill. I have this set in my MIA DeLuxe - David wound them exactly like the ones he made for Redd's signature Hahn. The brigde has twang in spades, but with woody, organic overtones that make it a pleasure to play. It gets plenty aggressive when you really go at it, but is very well-mannered when you are finessing it. The Tall neck is unreal - it almost has a twangy snap to it, but smoothe as butter and very clear. I play all country, and much prefer bridge pups, but I've found myself using the neck as often as not since installing this set.

I have a set of the newer 42&T version - Redd has the prototype of the new bridge right now and seems very happy with it - I can't wait to try it out. I also have a double tapped Esquire bridge on the way from David as well. I've tried a few pickups - David's hit exactly what I want, and he is an absolute pleasure to deal with. I'd highly recommend giving them a try.

Just wanted to ask what you mean when you say the "newer 42&T version. How do they differ tonewise as I didn't see anything on the website.
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The 42 bridge is named such due to the use of AL2 and AL4 magnets. The new bridge could be referred to as a 452, I guess. In the new prototype, Dave has included two AL5's, which give the bass strings a little more brightness and attack response - from what I understand, he also tweaked the Tall neck a little to pair up with it better, although I couldn't imagine how he could improve upon the Tall neck pup. I'm putting this set in a MIM Nashville DeLuxe (removing the Strat pup altogether). I also have a set of David's saddles coming to try out on this guitar. I'll let you know how it goes - Redd V has this bridge pup already and loves it. I'm not even in the same solar system as Redd, but I have little doubt these will turn this NSHVL into a beast.

I've installed three sets of OC Duffs Planksters. They are simply amazing pickups, but I would not call them "kind twangers" they are more like "balls out twangers".

Thanks for the clarification BW. Colt, I guess when I say "kind" twanger, I really mean a darker twang with no ice pick. Do the OC Duffs fall into this category?
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Thanks for the clarification BW. Colt, I guess when I say "kind" twanger, I really mean a darker twang with no ice pick. Do the OC Duffs fall into this category?
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Duff pickups are outstanding, I love them, but they are raunchier and brighter than most traditional sounding tele pickups. They have a lot of bite.