What would Jebus buy?

Sheik Yerbouti · July 8th, 2008, 06:26 AM

After my first try with some used Fender pups (that weren't good) I've read alot of what people said on here and it's narrowed my choice down to 3 brands.
Keystone by Bill Lawrence
Tonerider Vintage for neck and bridge
GFS vintage for neck and bridge

So if Jebus were on a budget, what would he pick for the most bang for the $?

I have seen the prices for the Keystones in reviews, but nothing on an actual web page yet. Any price links would be appreciated!

woodman · July 8th, 2008, 07:06 AM

i don't have an answer, but recommend staying within your budget -- remember, Jebus Saves!

Scotland · July 8th, 2008, 07:09 AM

For me it's Keystones, regardless of the budget.

endzone · July 8th, 2008, 07:32 AM

Of the 3 choices given, I have only played the Toneriders. I can attest that Tonerider pups are very good. I have both of their Tele pups and a set of Strats. To me they are the best deal I know of.

Sheik Yerbouti · July 8th, 2008, 09:38 AM

Can you please leave a reply after voting, I really appreciate, and use any information I can get.

JBjr · July 8th, 2008, 10:00 AM

Toneriders. I have their Tele Hot Classics (alnico III) and they sound outrageously good. Make sure you put in a 4-way switch 'cause the series sound is great for rock n roll.

hopdybob · July 8th, 2008, 10:38 AM

can't vote because i don't have those pickups but waiting on the t stones with chrome cover
the open cover are 57$ the chrome cover is 7$ extra.
than there is shipping and handling and that is different from were you live.

you can try to contact bruce for the t stones at

editor(you know the tail that has to stand here)juno.com

boris bubbanov · July 8th, 2008, 10:54 AM

Wow, I'm kinda surprised the GFS is doing so badly on this poll.

Mr. George Carlin reminds us that it makes no sense for ( a certain deity ) to Love America. Why wouldn't He love every nation?

However, if that were so, how come US appears in jebUS' name?

It doesn't matter. jebus is a smart guy, and he knows a superior product (Keystone) when he sees one.

Twanginator · July 8th, 2008, 11:59 AM

Jebus love America because he is obviously a football fan...Redskins in particular.

I voted for the Toneriders because I have them and they are very good pickups. Their best feature for me is the neck pup. Nice and clear sounding--not muffled at all.

I think all three options are good.

"Hail to the Cheap!"

randysmojo · July 8th, 2008, 12:33 PM

I haven't tried any of the three myself, but have researched some of them. I get my pickups from an endorsement, so I am biased. They are within a simular price range as the ones mentioned, but can only be gotten from one distributor on Ebay. I won't try to pitch them here, so from the three mentioned, I wouold want to try the Toneriders first from what I've heard.

pseudocat · July 8th, 2008, 02:05 PM

I've never tried the Toneriders, but I've tried the GFS repros, and the Keystones blow them away (for me, anyway).

golfnut · July 8th, 2008, 02:13 PM

If I were on a budget I'd keep the stock pups. I'm really starting to appreciate stock pups alot more. After trying just about every after market pup going over the last 27 years I'm of the opinion they don't make a whole lot of difference. Every time I've ever got hyped over the latest greatest pup I get let down. I might think its great for a while but soon realize they weren't really any better then stock and in some ways not as good. If you buy a guitar that you didn't like the sound of you should have bought another guitar. That being said I do like my Kinmans for having noiseless when needed but my AV52RI will be keeping the stock pups. They sound amazing and it fits my budget.
I have plans to purchase a Les Paul soon and I'll also keep stock.

Sheik Yerbouti · July 8th, 2008, 02:29 PM

This will be for a Douglas tele copy, the stock pups are ok, but I really bought this guitar with the intentions of replacing the pups if they were muddy, and the neck is definitely muddy.
Great guit for the $ tho!

tpaul · July 9th, 2008, 01:10 PM

I hate to break it to you, but as far as I know, Jebus played a Gibson.

I think it was Moses that played Tele.

surfoverb · July 9th, 2008, 01:16 PM

Jebus' tone is all in his fingers.

JKjr · July 9th, 2008, 01:31 PM

and his sandals

bo · July 9th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Jebus saves...up to buy expensive higher end pickups!

surfoverb · July 9th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bo

Jebus saves...up to buy expensive higher end pickups!

lol...he's been known to turn hamster wheel tone into twang as well.

View Poll Results: What would you buy if you were on a budget?
Keystone by Bill Lawrence	11	52.38%
GFS Repro Vintage Alinico neck/Repro 1950's Bridge	4	19.05%
Tonerider Vintage Plus Set- TRT1	6	28.57%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

July 8th, 2008, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sheik Yerbouti Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 125 2 Photos	What would Jebus buy? After my first try with some used Fender pups (that weren't good) I've read alot of what people said on here and it's narrowed my choice down to 3 brands. Keystone by Bill Lawrence Tonerider Vintage for neck and bridge GFS vintage for neck and bridge So if Jebus were on a budget, what would he pick for the most bang for the $? I have seen the prices for the Keystones in reviews, but nothing on an actual web page yet. Any price links would be appreciated!

July 8th, 2008, 07:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,675	i don't have an answer, but recommend staying within your budget -- remember, Jebus Saves! __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

July 8th, 2008, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,377 3 Photos	For me it's Keystones, regardless of the budget. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

July 8th, 2008, 07:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
endzone Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 52 Posts: 1,549 39 Photos	Of the 3 choices given, I have only played the Toneriders. I can attest that Tonerider pups are very good. I have both of their Tele pups and a set of Strats. To me they are the best deal I know of. __________________ *I'm Makin Progress*

July 8th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sheik Yerbouti Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 125 2 Photos	Can you please leave a reply after voting, I really appreciate, and use any information I can get.

July 8th, 2008, 10:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
JBjr TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 38	Toneriders. I have their Tele Hot Classics (alnico III) and they sound outrageously good. Make sure you put in a 4-way switch 'cause the series sound is great for rock n roll.

July 8th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
hopdybob Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: netherlands Posts: 160	can't vote because i don't have those pickups but waiting on the t stones with chrome cover the open cover are 57$ the chrome cover is 7$ extra. than there is shipping and handling and that is different from were you live. you can try to contact bruce for the t stones at editor(you know the tail that has to stand here)juno.com __________________ Please excuse my poor english

July 8th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 7,157	Wow, I'm kinda surprised the GFS is doing so badly on this poll. Mr. George Carlin reminds us that it makes no sense for ( a certain deity ) to Love America. Why wouldn't He love every nation? However, if that were so, how come US appears in jebUS' name? It doesn't matter. jebus is a smart guy, and he knows a superior product (Keystone) when he sees one. __________________ Bubban0v

July 8th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Twanginator Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 237	Jebus love America because he is obviously a football fan...Redskins in particular. I voted for the Toneriders because I have them and they are very good pickups. Their best feature for me is the neck pup. Nice and clear sounding--not muffled at all. I think all three options are good. "Hail to the Cheap!"

July 8th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
randysmojo Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boerne, TX Age: 33 Posts: 368	I haven't tried any of the three myself, but have researched some of them. I get my pickups from an endorsement, so I am biased. They are within a simular price range as the ones mentioned, but can only be gotten from one distributor on Ebay. I won't try to pitch them here, so from the three mentioned, I wouold want to try the Toneriders first from what I've heard. __________________ www.myspace.com/rickmillerband

July 8th, 2008, 02:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
pseudocat Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Out there Age: 46 Posts: 219	I've never tried the Toneriders, but I've tried the GFS repros, and the Keystones blow them away (for me, anyway). __________________ There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". -Dave Barry

July 8th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
golfnut Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Age: 48 Posts: 261	If I were on a budget I'd keep the stock pups. I'm really starting to appreciate stock pups alot more. After trying just about every after market pup going over the last 27 years I'm of the opinion they don't make a whole lot of difference. Every time I've ever got hyped over the latest greatest pup I get let down. I might think its great for a while but soon realize they weren't really any better then stock and in some ways not as good. If you buy a guitar that you didn't like the sound of you should have bought another guitar. That being said I do like my Kinmans for having noiseless when needed but my AV52RI will be keeping the stock pups. They sound amazing and it fits my budget. I have plans to purchase a Les Paul soon and I'll also keep stock. __________________ Dr Z Stangray - 2X12 Open back cab W/Celestion Blues AV52 RI 62 RI Hotrod strat

July 8th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sheik Yerbouti Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 125 2 Photos	This will be for a Douglas tele copy, the stock pups are ok, but I really bought this guitar with the intentions of replacing the pups if they were muddy, and the neck is definitely muddy. Great guit for the $ tho!

July 9th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
tpaul Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kingston, NY Posts: 696	I hate to break it to you, but as far as I know, Jebus played a Gibson. I think it was Moses that played Tele.

July 9th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
surfoverb Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,775	Jebus' tone is all in his fingers. __________________ "You released the ****** fury!"*

July 9th, 2008, 01:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
JKjr Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 160	and his sandals

July 9th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
bo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,714	Jebus saves...up to buy expensive higher end pickups! __________________ www.bourbondynasty.com