Fender Tex-Mex Tele vs. Fender CS Texas Special Tele Pickups

I know there's probably a thread around here somewhere; but I have a set of Fender Tex-Mex Tele pickups from a Deluxe Nashville Tele. I installed them in my American Tele along with a 4-way switch. They sound decent. I'm going for a Tele tone that's fatter and gutsier than the standard 50's/60's/70's variety. I'm thinking about a set of Texas Specials because of their output and "fatness" compared to others. I don't really think the CS Nocaster pickups would be fat enough for what I'm looking for. I was also told that the stock pickups from the new Highway One Teles might work too. They are Alnico 3 and wound hotter. Anyone have any experience or thoughts here?

I think you would like the TS better. They are really sweet with the 4 w.

I have a set in a 1995 Tele and love them, kinda hot and still TWANG ! The neck pup is great too.

I think you would like the TS better. They are really sweet with the 4 w.

I have a set in a 1995 Tele and love them, kinda hot and still TWANG ! The neck pup is great too.

Cool, I have also read, in several places, that the TS' really hit their stride in an alder Tele with a rosewood fretboard.

The Texas Specials would be perfect for your needs...the bridge is fat and still has some cut/twang...but a full mid tone...add some decent TS9 gain and you'll be in ZZ Top land

Another vote for Texas Specials, for what you want.

Another vote for Texas Specials, for what you want.

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just take your time with height adjustment 'til you find your sweet spot.
-jim

I love the CS Texas Special in my neck position. I can't say that I have heard the TS Bridge pup, but I have read that is powerful and great for Country, Rock, and the blues..

just take your time with height adjustment 'til you find your sweet spot.
-jim

That's what I have heard....

Texas Specials for what you're looking for. The TexMex pups are really like a hot vintage wind. The TS pups are an all-out high output design -- a tad boomy for my tastes, but sounds exactly like what you're looking for.

I don't like the hwy 1 pickups. For what you're looking for, the TX specials would work. I have only used the bridge, and you can get some gnarly tones. I have the bridge for sale....

beware of someone trying to sell you a bridge


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