Pickup Upgrade For New '09 MIM Standard?

[RobBnTX]

I know, I know, this has probably been discussed a zillion times over on this forum and the pickup forum but still I am curious what you all think about this.

I recently purchased a new 09 MIM Standard. Very very nice guitar in sunburst finish. I have been playing only for about a year off and on and the sound I like ranges from a little Waylon to a little blues and maybe some Vince Gill thrown in.

I think the ceramic stock pickups are OK, but if you were upgrading, was not interested in swapping out the bridge or tuners (for now), what pickup upgrade would you suggest between:
Texas Specials, Vintage Noiseless, or Fender Nocasters?

I appreciate all responses!

Thanks,
Robert

[IdahoPicker]

I'd say it all depends on what sound you're looking for. You might keep playing for awhile to develop your sound, before you commit to any pickups.

The only reason I say this is because I put some Vintage Noiseless pickups in my MIM strat about 8 years ago, and now my style and taste have changed so much, that I can't bear the sound of that guitar anymore.
I had only been playing for about 2 years at that point.

Just figure out what YOU as the player are all about, and it will come as a much easier decision to you.

Just my two bits.

[ReddRanger]

I think the stock bridge is fine. I've determined that I don't get along with traditional 3 saddles bridges, and can still coax plenty of twang from the modern bridge. So, you've got yourself a good Tele IMO.

That said, I really like and use the Nocaster pickups. I like that the bridge is a little more aggressive, but still has the Tele twanginess to it.

I also really like Dimarzio Area T pickups if you need a noiseless option. I dropped a set of these into a MIM standard with great results.

Things to consider with my opinions:

My music style(s): blues, rock
My amps: SF Fender Vibrolux, SF Fender Super Reverb
My effects: mostly none, sometimes a drive pedal (i.e. Tubescreamer) depending on gig

[Jakester93]

I really like my Texas Specials, but I'd like to try Nocasters someday.

[boris bubbanov]

Of those three, Robert?

The CS No-Casters, very easy choice.

[RobBnTX]

My apologies to the moderators, I was afraid I was posting this in the wrong place but I thought it might go in either forum.

Thanks to the responses so far!

Robert

[68 Shovelhead]

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Of those three, Robert?

The CS No-Casters, very easy choice.

I love mine, they're the perfect Tele sound IMO. They're bright and twangy on clean settings without ever being shrill, and the bridge gets plenty raunchy for rock stuff.

[kenfolk]

nocasters