Who's using '51 Nocaster Pickups? - Page 2

boris bubbanov · December 12th, 2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Thank you Boris.

Would the Am Se neck pu be a good match with either the OV bridge or the Nocater bridge pus? Not just in terms of level but do they give a nice mid position?

I have not tried any of those mixes. I promise, if Fender sold the No-Caster or Original Vintage bridge pickups alone for a fair price, there'd be a dozen recommnendations for either combination - but they do not break sets up.

telefunk · December 13th, 2008, 12:13 AM

I put a set of CS nocasters in this parts caster and they were well worth the $120.00 bux I paid for them. Great usable sounds in all three switch positions.
They sound a bit different to my '60s Tele - not better or worse just different. Love em both.

pedalcr8z · December 14th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Not much to add here other than my feeling that my Nocaster is just pure sonic bliss EVERY time I touch it. Does anybody know if Abigail winds them or does she only do the big $ guitar p/u's??

91xlntS-3 · December 14th, 2008, 12:03 PM

IMO, you can't beat the sound of a set of NoCasters. I had a set installed in my MIA Am
Se Nat. Ash Tele. I had all but given up on this guitar, but I played a CS NoCaster guitar in a shop and just loved the tone. Found a set of p-ups on 'Bay and had them installed. Now she's my #1 Player! A set of p-ups CAN make a huge difference!

If you really like your guitar otherwise, changing out the p-ups can/will make a big difference; and the good thing is, it's reversable! If you don't like them, change them again!

Good Luck!!

Bonneville Bruce · December 14th, 2008, 12:38 PM

I put the '51 Nocaster bridge in my '69 Tele Thinline reissue and it is big and twangy, exactly the sound that I was looking for. I don't feel that it is too bright, it growls just right.

I put a '68 Custom Shop in the neck and it is a very well rounded evenly toned pup and a great compliment to the Nocaster.

kdmerchant · January 26th, 2009, 06:31 PM

I ordered Nocasters from "justpickups.com" about 2 weeks ago for $100.00. I got an email saying I'd have them in 5 days. It seems like a good deal but I haven't received them yet, I can't get them to reply to me by email or phone either. I'm wishing I would've just paid more and gotten them locally now because my project is on hold and I can't get any info from the sellers.

Brett Valentine · January 27th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Have a neck installed in my MIM Standard. Really like the clarity and improved dynamics over the revoiced neck. The bridge p/u was bad from the start and am waiting on a replacement. Seems the CS is back ordered and I'll be waiting a few weeks for the replacement.

boris bubbanov · January 27th, 2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro1176

My Baja has Broadcaster in the bridge position - if anyone has tried the nocaster PU and broadcaster - how do they differ and are they pretty similar?

Thanks

I can't answer your question about how they differ - I just can't think of a wordy way to do that.

But you have my solemn word, they do sound different. Broadcaster is hotter, if you will to match up properly with the Twisted Tele neck pickup. Yet, very strange the way the "parallel-out of phase" (Position Two, s-1 down) seems more forceful that the "series-out of phase".

Here's the best I can do. The No-caster is more of a vintage sound - but the Baja is not so much "rock and roll" as it is forceful, acoustic sound. The kind of guitar that still sounds great on a Bassman when others sound muffled. For what it is worth on a No-Castered guitar I am on the bridge pup in one way or another, all the time, but on the Baja I am seldom in position 1 (bridge only).

Aw, heck! Trying to say, I would never use a Broadcaster as an Esquire pickup. But, it has some special characteristic where, when combined with the Twisted Tele, it creates lots of cool sounds you will not find when a No-caster was stuck in its place.

boris bubbanov · January 27th, 2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Thank you Boris.

Would the Am Se neck pu be a good match with either the OV bridge or the Nocater bridge pus? Not just in terms of level but do they give a nice mid position?

I am intending to do that; to mate an Am Se neck pickup with a left handed OV bridge pickup/bridge combo. I am optimistic this, or a No-Caster bridge pup, will work great. I'll let you know what happens.

ajgus · January 27th, 2009, 10:29 PM

Wow, this thread is up again? I'm the OP. I just got the CV Tele I mentioned in the first post. I was considering dropping a pair of Nocasters in, but the stock CV pickups are actually pretty nice. Nocaster nice? Well, maybe not, but certainly good enough for now. I played a CS '51 Nocaster Relic in a local shop & everything about felt & sounded great. I played it through a Blues Jr (cause thats what I own) even though there were some really cool vintage amps. I was in love with the tone, although I'm sure it had a lot to do with the actual guitar as well.

fernando · January 28th, 2009, 06:03 AM

Yeah, report back if you try it please Boris.

And thanks for the report about Twisted + Broadcaster, sounds very interesting. I don't have any of those pups but from your description it is a sound I'd love.
I could make nice sonograms out of the pickups alone, in parallel and par/out of phase to see what's happening exactly (if you could make a sample of each, same chord in each position, same force, etc.)

NeverStock · February 27th, 2009, 04:27 PM

I have a set of pickups taken out of a Custom Shop Nocaster Relic. The pickups are aged, unlike the after-market ones you can buy at retail. I notice the DCR readings of the neck and the bridge are 7.06k. Well below the high-7 readings spec'd in the after-market retail version.

Are the aged ones in the Custom Shop Nocaster Relics different pickups than the aftermarket CS '51 Nocaster pups? And does anyone know if the magnet is also degaussed on the OEM Aged version?

achase4u · February 27th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Well NeverStock, Im not exactly sure.

I will offer this though

Consider that all wire has tolerances, changes in overall diameter, bare wire diameter etc...

So they probably wind by number of turns - sometimes that will get you more or less than what you want.

OR

They are trying to hit a certain inductance rather than just DCR. with wire size differences, inductance to DCR ratio changes.

Its over ambitious for them to think they can get the same DCR and Henries every single time, if you ask me. JUst because of wire size tolerances.

I wound a Tele neck pickup to 7.6k ohms recently, and it had 2.45 Henries. It was very bright and clear.

I looked at another pickup I wound, with the same size magnets, same alnico type, same bobbin dimensions, and the same spool of wire, and it was 7.3k ohms, and 2.6 henries. It was a good bit darker sounding...

Id probably have to unwind that one to 7k or less to get the similar brightness of the first pickup I mentioned...

If they sound awesome, play em! Specs arent as important as your ears being happy...

homerayvaughan · March 3rd, 2009, 10:14 PM

$99 bucks? Almost seems to good to be true - anyone else buy from them?

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Originally Posted by kb1rcefn

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getbent · March 3rd, 2009, 11:28 PM

yep. that is where I got two sets.

microphonic squeal · March 5th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverStock

I have a set of pickups taken out of a Custom Shop Nocaster Relic. The pickups are aged, unlike the after-market ones you can buy at retail. I notice the DCR readings of the neck and the bridge are 7.06k. Well below the high-7 readings spec'd in the after-market retail version.

Are the aged ones in the Custom Shop Nocaster Relics different pickups than the aftermarket CS '51 Nocaster pups? And does anyone know if the magnet is also degaussed on the OEM Aged version?

The answer is yes and the difference in sound is audible between a relic and NOS Nocaster.

ajgus · March 6th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Let me ask this, I find the stock CV pups to be a bit thin. Will CS '51s add a little bottom end? I'm basically looking for a "fatter" tone. I know that there are a billion other pickups out there, but I'm asking specifically about these...

markesquire · March 12th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Do the '51 Nocaster pickups measure up to similar boutique offerings from Lollar, Stuart, Hamel, etc.? Why/how?

sjtalon · March 12th, 2009, 06:10 PM

LOVE 'EM !!

'06 "Deluxe Nocaster"

FredDairy · May 11th, 2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by musicmatty

God forgive me, but Im not a fan of the 1950s Telecasters. The Youtube link above explains it all. The Flat pole piece bridge pup has a very different sound than the
1960s Teles. The CS 'Vintage Noiseless' and CS 'Texas Specials' pups, have that Burton, Rich, Cropper and Bob Wootton sound that drives me.

The sounds of these Teles from both decades are two different bottles of Bourbon. Obviously the Teles of the Early 1950s wasn't based on Rock-N Roll as Rock-N Roll had not really broke out on the National sceen till 1955-56. Early 50s was still Pat Boone Pop and Jazz and old primative Country..certainly not the Honky Tonk type that would emerge later in the decade. These early 50s Teles sound like they were made just for that..Bluesy Jazz style music.

Hmmm. I don't agree with this at all. Firstly Burton's Telecaster he used on all those great 60s recordings was a '53. Secondly, early on Don Rich used a 50s Telecaster as well and I've seen clips of him playing that in into the mid 60s.

the-tone · May 11th, 2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ajgus

Here is why I ask. Are they worth the price tag? Specifically, is it worth puting a $150 pair of pups in, lets say, a $300 Tele like a CV or something? How do you like yours & what guitar (if other than an actual Nocaster) are you using them in? Thanks!

Go for it! If you really DIG how your $300- Tele is playing, then I would upgrade and instal those pups. It will be a 100% improvement, even though your tele is not top-notch. There is really no way to know how they will sound in your tele. You just have to try and go for it. Those are great pickups.

ryokan · May 13th, 2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pedalcr8z

Not much to add here other than my feeling that my Nocaster is just pure sonic bliss EVERY time I touch it. Does anybody know if Abigail winds them or does she only do the big $ guitar p/u's??

I'm wondering the same thing...anyone know?

surfoverb · May 13th, 2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ryokan

I'm wondering the same thing...anyone know?

Doesn't she sign all her pickups? and I thought she does Strat PUPs.

andrenighthound · May 14th, 2009, 09:34 AM

I got a pair of nocasters in a butterscotch infinity body (yes the body comes from a 150.00 guitar) with an allparts fat maple neck. It sound really really great! The best sounding tele i have!

My Uncle Rob (Fret Tech) liked the sound so much that once he asked if he could keep it for himself! He keep it for a few months but finally gave it back to me. LOL

kingofdogs1950 · May 16th, 2009, 04:13 PM

I bought a set of Nocaster picukps from another forum member and installed them in my tele. Very nice.
For those who keep track of this sort of thing, they measure 7.50 kohm (bridge), 7.32 kohm (neck) on my Fluke.

Mark

surfoverb · May 16th, 2009, 04:33 PM

The best sounding pickups Ive tried were in a Nocaster. Instead of just buying them, I asked a pickup winder to make me a set that would rival Nocasters and the response I got was that Nocasters weren't anything special, well turns out after trying several different pickup sets I ended up getting some Fred Stuart Blackguards and to me they sound as good as the Nocasters that I first heard and fell in love with. Actually the neck sounds better than the Nocaster I tried. So IMO Nocasters are as good as, if not better than the best boutique PUPS you can buy. And crikey they aren't expensive at all, IIRC around $139 is the going price.

YMMV

fernando · May 17th, 2009, 07:28 AM

kingofdogs1950: can you read inductance of your pickups?

How the Nocaster neck pup compares to the Twisted neck pup?

And to the Original Vintage?

kingofdogs1950 · May 17th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Fernando,

Never tried a Twisted neck pickup. I used to have an OV set. I found the neck pick too dark for my taste but the bridge pu was very nice. The Nocaster neck pu is brighter and 'cleaner' than the OV. Lots of folks seem to like the neck OV but that was the reason I sold the set. Lots of folks also like the Nocaster neck pickup.
My meter doesn't measure inductance. I would like to have an inductance meter but can't justify a separate meter just to check pickups.

Mark

scantron81 · May 20th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdmerchant

I ordered Nocasters from "justpickups.com" about 2 weeks ago for $100.00. I got an email saying I'd have them in 5 days. It seems like a good deal but I haven't received them yet, I can't get them to reply to me by email or phone either. I'm wishing I would've just paid more and gotten them locally now because my project is on hold and I can't get any info from the sellers.

Did they arrive yet? I'm curious because I'm considering ordering a set from them this week.

telelicious90 · June 8th, 2009, 07:54 PM

I private messaged him. He said he canceled the order. Has anyone tried these pickups with distortion? Do you think they sound good with distortion for a classic rock sound? I would try but I'm still waiting to put my set in. My neighbor who knows how to install them in has been on vacation for the past 7 months. Only 5 more to go...

sjtalon · June 8th, 2009, 10:05 PM

They rock pretty good distorted ! (for single coils) I have a p/p switch to go in series.

I don't have a 4-way switch because I wired mine with a 3 way and the 'ol Nocaster style (blend pot) to "keep it real" as they say.

FatTeleTom · June 9th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Sure, they sound great with overdrive or distortion.

Classic rock tone? Well, they're not humbuckers in a Les Paul, so if that's what you're looking for, it's probably not going to happen.

But they crunch and sing beautifully with OD.

ajgus · June 9th, 2009, 04:23 PM

So I ordered a set of Nocasters from Justpickups.com. I then got an email stating that not only do NOT have them in stock, but when they do get them they will no longer be able to offer them at that price ($104 shipped). Talk about the classic bait 'n switch. So I cancelled the order & picked up a set on ebay for about $16 more. Still a pretty fair price. I'm waiting for them to arrive. Should be here in a day or so.

Bottom line:
Do not order these from Justpickups.com! You will not recieve them at the advertised price!

telelicious90 · June 9th, 2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatTeleTom

Sure, they sound great with overdrive or distortion.

Classic rock tone? Well, they're not humbuckers in a Les Paul, so if that's what you're looking for, it's probably not going to happen.

But they crunch and sing beautifully with OD.

Thats perfect. I just wanted to know if I could play ZZ top songs with them.

jivetrain · June 9th, 2009, 06:59 PM

can anyone detail the differences between the nocaster and OV neck pickups? i have the OV and think it sounds great, but the bass response is a little strange; very soft and rounded, almost to the point where it sounds weak. is the nocaster the same, or does the nickel-silver cover improve the clarity?

telelicious90 · June 9th, 2009, 10:23 PM

The nickel silver cover is said to improve clarity.

ajgus · June 9th, 2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jivetrain

can anyone detail the differences between the nocaster and OV neck pickups? i have the OV and think it sounds great, but the bass response is a little strange; very soft and rounded, almost to the point where it sounds weak. is the nocaster the same, or does the nickel-silver cover improve the clarity?

Supposedly it does. Fender developed it to lighten up what they felt was an inherently dark neck pickup; due to its brass cover. My guess has always been that it is the same reason its used on the Noiseless pickups. Stacked coils act like HBs, which are also naturally dark/warm. The Nickel Silver cover compensates for that to give them a more "Traditional Tele Tone". Like I said, I have a pair on the way & this will be my first venture, not only into Nocaster territory, but into the "Custom Shop" world. I'm pumped. I will certainly report back as to my findings. Cause so many people here are waiting on pins & needles for my opinions

.

ajgus · June 9th, 2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofdogs1950

I bought a set of Nocaster picukps from another forum member and installed them in my tele. Very nice.
For those who keep track of this sort of thing, they measure 7.50 kohm (bridge), 7.32 kohm (neck) on my Fluke.

Mark

BTW, man...that Tele is absolutely gorgeous. I usually don't dig 'amp knobs' on Teles, or even go for red guitars...but, that whole thing just works. Good on ya'! Wow!

kingofdogs1950 · June 10th, 2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the complement on the Muddy-caster. It looks good in person too.
The pickguard is parchment, not white, but unless you have it side by side with a white pickguard you would guess it to be white.
The knobs are from Allen Amps. I figured that on a Muddy Waters body it was ok to use amp knobs. I don't usually go in for strange/different parts but the Allen knobs just work for me. I just installed some Bourns pots that turn very easily. You can't tell in the picture but the knobs are 'knurled" on the side for easy finger roll action. BTW, function wise, the Bourns don't seem any different from other pots I've used, Alpha and CTS. I never seem to have trouble with pots...
Back to the Nocaster thread... I love them. They are easy to dial in and can get good tone over a range of pickup height, not just a one exact height.
And Candy Apple Red is one of nature's most perfect colors.

Mark

Jazzmasterfan · June 10th, 2009, 04:08 PM

I've got a Baja and a CS Nocaster. I love both sets of pickups...the Baja is versatile & workmanlike to me with a great neck pickup. The Nocaster pickups are great...not sure how to describe them but they are better than the Baja and just right...nice tone.

I'm thinking of getting "one more" tele but I'm not sure whether to get a set of Nocasters or something different though. I'm not a humbucker fan and don't play country which will limit my options a bit.

December 13th, 2008, 12:13 AM	#42 (permalink)
telefunk Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 323	I put a set of CS nocasters in this parts caster and they were well worth the $120.00 bux I paid for them. Great usable sounds in all three switch positions. They sound a bit different to my '60s Tele - not better or worse just different. Love em both. __________________ "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder"

December 14th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#45 (permalink)
Bonneville Bruce Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 639 3 Photos	I put the '51 Nocaster bridge in my '69 Tele Thinline reissue and it is big and twangy, exactly the sound that I was looking for. I don't feel that it is too bright, it growls just right. I put a '68 Custom Shop in the neck and it is a very well rounded evenly toned pup and a great compliment to the Nocaster. __________________ "Let us issue, 'Live Music is Better' bumper stickers."

January 27th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#50 (permalink)
ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 3,003	Wow, this thread is up again? I'm the OP. I just got the CV Tele I mentioned in the first post. I was considering dropping a pair of Nocasters in, but the stock CV pickups are actually pretty nice. Nocaster nice? Well, maybe not, but certainly good enough for now. I played a CS '51 Nocaster Relic in a local shop & everything about felt & sounded great. I played it through a Blues Jr (cause thats what I own) even though there were some really cool vintage amps. I was in love with the tone, although I'm sure it had a lot to do with the actual guitar as well. __________________ "...it's just a wonderful sound..."- GE Smith

March 3rd, 2009, 11:28 PM	#55 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 13,700 37 Photos	yep. that is where I got two sets. __________________ We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are

March 6th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#57 (permalink)
ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 3,003	Let me ask this, I find the stock CV pups to be a bit thin. Will CS '51s add a little bottom end? I'm basically looking for a "fatter" tone. I know that there are a billion other pickups out there, but I'm asking specifically about these... __________________ "...it's just a wonderful sound..."- GE Smith

December 14th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#43 (permalink)
pedalcr8z Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis Age: 57 Posts: 340 1 Photos	Not much to add here other than my feeling that my Nocaster is just pure sonic bliss EVERY time I touch it. Does anybody know if Abigail winds them or does she only do the big $ guitar p/u's??

December 14th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#44 (permalink)
91xlntS-3 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,447	IMO, you can't beat the sound of a set of NoCasters. I had a set installed in my MIA Am Se Nat. Ash Tele. I had all but given up on this guitar, but I played a CS NoCaster guitar in a shop and just loved the tone. Found a set of p-ups on 'Bay and had them installed. Now she's my #1 Player! A set of p-ups CAN make a huge difference! If you really like your guitar otherwise, changing out the p-ups can/will make a big difference; and the good thing is, it's reversable! If you don't like them, change them again! Good Luck!!

January 26th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#46 (permalink)
kdmerchant TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 38 Posts: 15	I ordered Nocasters from "justpickups.com" about 2 weeks ago for $100.00. I got an email saying I'd have them in 5 days. It seems like a good deal but I haven't received them yet, I can't get them to reply to me by email or phone either. I'm wishing I would've just paid more and gotten them locally now because my project is on hold and I can't get any info from the sellers.

January 27th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#47 (permalink)
Brett Valentine TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 73	Have a neck installed in my MIM Standard. Really like the clarity and improved dynamics over the revoiced neck. The bridge p/u was bad from the start and am waiting on a replacement. Seems the CS is back ordered and I'll be waiting a few weeks for the replacement.

January 28th, 2009, 06:03 AM	#51 (permalink)
fernando Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 676 16 Photos	Yeah, report back if you try it please Boris. And thanks for the report about Twisted + Broadcaster, sounds very interesting. I don't have any of those pups but from your description it is a sound I'd love. I could make nice sonograms out of the pickups alone, in parallel and par/out of phase to see what's happening exactly (if you could make a sample of each, same chord in each position, same force, etc.)

February 27th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#52 (permalink)
NeverStock TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 20	I have a set of pickups taken out of a Custom Shop Nocaster Relic. The pickups are aged, unlike the after-market ones you can buy at retail. I notice the DCR readings of the neck and the bridge are 7.06k. Well below the high-7 readings spec'd in the after-market retail version. Are the aged ones in the Custom Shop Nocaster Relics different pickups than the aftermarket CS '51 Nocaster pups? And does anyone know if the magnet is also degaussed on the OEM Aged version?

February 27th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#53 (permalink)
achase4u Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - Virginia Age: 25 Posts: 118	Well NeverStock, Im not exactly sure. I will offer this though Consider that all wire has tolerances, changes in overall diameter, bare wire diameter etc... So they probably wind by number of turns - sometimes that will get you more or less than what you want. OR They are trying to hit a certain inductance rather than just DCR. with wire size differences, inductance to DCR ratio changes. Its over ambitious for them to think they can get the same DCR and Henries every single time, if you ask me. JUst because of wire size tolerances. I wound a Tele neck pickup to 7.6k ohms recently, and it had 2.45 Henries. It was very bright and clear. I looked at another pickup I wound, with the same size magnets, same alnico type, same bobbin dimensions, and the same spool of wire, and it was 7.3k ohms, and 2.6 henries. It was a good bit darker sounding... Id probably have to unwind that one to 7k or less to get the similar brightness of the first pickup I mentioned... If they sound awesome, play em! Specs arent as important as your ears being happy...

March 12th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#58 (permalink)
markesquire Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 569	Do the '51 Nocaster pickups measure up to similar boutique offerings from Lollar, Stuart, Hamel, etc.? Why/how?

May 14th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#64 (permalink)
andrenighthound Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bronx NY Age: 34 Posts: 253	I got a pair of nocasters in a butterscotch infinity body (yes the body comes from a 150.00 guitar) with an allparts fat maple neck. It sound really really great! The best sounding tele i have! My Uncle Rob (Fret Tech) liked the sound so much that once he asked if he could keep it for himself! He keep it for a few months but finally gave it back to me. LOL __________________ "Blues in a doggy bag, is what I got to eat!" www.andreandthenighthounds.com

May 16th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#65 (permalink)
kingofdogs1950 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin Age: 59 Posts: 188	Nocasters in the Muddy-caster I bought a set of Nocaster picukps from another forum member and installed them in my tele. Very nice. For those who keep track of this sort of thing, they measure 7.50 kohm (bridge), 7.32 kohm (neck) on my Fluke. Mark

May 16th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#66 (permalink)
surfoverb Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,087	The best sounding pickups Ive tried were in a Nocaster. Instead of just buying them, I asked a pickup winder to make me a set that would rival Nocasters and the response I got was that Nocasters weren't anything special, well turns out after trying several different pickup sets I ended up getting some Fred Stuart Blackguards and to me they sound as good as the Nocasters that I first heard and fell in love with. Actually the neck sounds better than the Nocaster I tried. So IMO Nocasters are as good as, if not better than the best boutique PUPS you can buy. And crikey they aren't expensive at all, IIRC around $139 is the going price. YMMV __________________ "You released the ****** fury!"*

May 17th, 2009, 07:28 AM	#67 (permalink)
fernando Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 676 16 Photos	kingofdogs1950: can you read inductance of your pickups? How the Nocaster neck pup compares to the Twisted neck pup? And to the Original Vintage?

May 17th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#68 (permalink)
kingofdogs1950 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin Age: 59 Posts: 188	Fernando, Never tried a Twisted neck pickup. I used to have an OV set. I found the neck pick too dark for my taste but the bridge pu was very nice. The Nocaster neck pu is brighter and 'cleaner' than the OV. Lots of folks seem to like the neck OV but that was the reason I sold the set. Lots of folks also like the Nocaster neck pickup. My meter doesn't measure inductance. I would like to have an inductance meter but can't justify a separate meter just to check pickups. Mark

June 8th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#70 (permalink)
telelicious90 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Age: 14 Posts: 124	I private messaged him. He said he canceled the order. Has anyone tried these pickups with distortion? Do you think they sound good with distortion for a classic rock sound? I would try but I'm still waiting to put my set in. My neighbor who knows how to install them in has been on vacation for the past 7 months. Only 5 more to go...

June 8th, 2009, 10:05 PM	#71 (permalink)
sjtalon Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Age: 50 Posts: 901 7 Photos	They rock pretty good distorted ! (for single coils) I have a p/p switch to go in series. I don't have a 4-way switch because I wired mine with a 3 way and the 'ol Nocaster style (blend pot) to "keep it real" as they say.

June 9th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#72 (permalink)
FatTeleTom Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Evanston Age: 42 Posts: 294 7 Photos	Sure, they sound great with overdrive or distortion. Classic rock tone? Well, they're not humbuckers in a Les Paul, so if that's what you're looking for, it's probably not going to happen. But they crunch and sing beautifully with OD.

June 9th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#73 (permalink)
ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 3,003	So I ordered a set of Nocasters from Justpickups.com. I then got an email stating that not only do NOT have them in stock, but when they do get them they will no longer be able to offer them at that price ($104 shipped). Talk about the classic bait 'n switch. So I cancelled the order & picked up a set on ebay for about $16 more. Still a pretty fair price. I'm waiting for them to arrive. Should be here in a day or so. Bottom line: Do not order these from Justpickups.com! You will not recieve them at the advertised price! __________________ "...it's just a wonderful sound..."- GE Smith

June 9th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#75 (permalink)
jivetrain Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: iowa Posts: 596 2 Photos	can anyone detail the differences between the nocaster and OV neck pickups? i have the OV and think it sounds great, but the bass response is a little strange; very soft and rounded, almost to the point where it sounds weak. is the nocaster the same, or does the nickel-silver cover improve the clarity?

June 9th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#76 (permalink)
telelicious90 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Age: 14 Posts: 124	The nickel silver cover is said to improve clarity.

June 10th, 2009, 01:29 PM	#79 (permalink)
kingofdogs1950 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin Age: 59 Posts: 188	Muddy-caster... Thanks for the complement on the Muddy-caster. It looks good in person too. The pickguard is parchment, not white, but unless you have it side by side with a white pickguard you would guess it to be white. The knobs are from Allen Amps. I figured that on a Muddy Waters body it was ok to use amp knobs. I don't usually go in for strange/different parts but the Allen knobs just work for me. I just installed some Bourns pots that turn very easily. You can't tell in the picture but the knobs are 'knurled" on the side for easy finger roll action. BTW, function wise, the Bourns don't seem any different from other pots I've used, Alpha and CTS. I never seem to have trouble with pots... Back to the Nocaster thread... I love them. They are easy to dial in and can get good tone over a range of pickup height, not just a one exact height. And Candy Apple Red is one of nature's most perfect colors. Mark

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June 10th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#80 (permalink)
Jazzmasterfan Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Guernsey Age: 39 Posts: 298 2 Photos	I've got a Baja and a CS Nocaster. I love both sets of pickups...the Baja is versatile & workmanlike to me with a great neck pickup. The Nocaster pickups are great...not sure how to describe them but they are better than the Baja and just right...nice tone. I'm thinking of getting "one more" tele but I'm not sure whether to get a set of Nocasters or something different though. I'm not a humbucker fan and don't play country which will limit my options a bit.