MIM Tele humbucker?

TIMP3 · October 30th, 2009, 11:22 PM

I have a 2006 or 2007 (i can't emember) MIM Tele. I was thinking about changing pup's and wanted to put a humbucker in the neck position, I have heard, i haven't checked yet, that the MIM Tele were already routed for a HB in the neck position.

Does anyone know if this is true or not? If so could you please make some recommendations.

If it isn't true does anyone have any experience with the "lipstick" humbuckers? If so could you make reccommendations.

I play classic rock and alt country stuff, all rhythm. I have one accoustic and one electric guitar through a small amp (champion 600 ri) and am trying to get the most out of it. thanks.

Coop47 · October 30th, 2009, 11:30 PM

My 2009 MIM Tele was routed for a humbucker, and I'm fairly sure the 2007 and 2008's are as well. Just keep in mind that you'll need a new pickguard.

There are a ton of threads will great recommendations from people with a lot more experience than me. Search for "humbucker" in the tele forum and you should come up with some really helpful stuff.

Good luck!

October 30th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
TIMP3 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: va Posts: 7	MIM Tele humbucker? I have a 2006 or 2007 (i can't emember) MIM Tele. I was thinking about changing pup's and wanted to put a humbucker in the neck position, I have heard, i haven't checked yet, that the MIM Tele were already routed for a HB in the neck position. Does anyone know if this is true or not? If so could you please make some recommendations. If it isn't true does anyone have any experience with the "lipstick" humbuckers? If so could you make reccommendations. I play classic rock and alt country stuff, all rhythm. I have one accoustic and one electric guitar through a small amp (champion 600 ri) and am trying to get the most out of it. thanks.

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October 30th, 2009, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Coop47 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Age: 40 Posts: 41	My 2009 MIM Tele was routed for a humbucker, and I'm fairly sure the 2007 and 2008's are as well. Just keep in mind that you'll need a new pickguard. There are a ton of threads will great recommendations from people with a lot more experience than me. Search for "humbucker" in the tele forum and you should come up with some really helpful stuff. Good luck!

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