Need some bridge pickup recommendations . . .

dean · March 21st, 2006, 12:24 AM

I've got everything together for my next Tele project except the bridge pickup. I'll be using a Seymour Duncan Mini-humbucker in the neck slot, and I don't know what will balance well in the bridge position. Any experience or suggestions out there?

Thanks,
Dean

tjalla · March 21st, 2006, 08:11 AM

I'd stay with a Duncan in the bridge too - afaik Duncans are outta phase with most other pup manufaturers. Swapping leads is easy on a strat, but more a hassle with buckers/tele pups to keep the grounding correct.

IMO, go the Antiquity I flatpole. Enough push to keep up with the mini, but not an overwound sound... a classic sounding pickup. Alternatively, the Jerry Donahue is another excellent choice, for less $$.

Trevor

Wild Rice Chris · March 21st, 2006, 01:32 PM

Van Zandt 50's flatpole or Voodoo TE60. Duncan Broadcaster works well with minis also. If you want to stay noiseless, I keep hearing good things about the Lawrence L-298TL, I like the 290.

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tjalla Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,869 7 Photos	Given the Duncan mini... I'd stay with a Duncan in the bridge too - afaik Duncans are outta phase with most other pup manufaturers. Swapping leads is easy on a strat, but more a hassle with buckers/tele pups to keep the grounding correct. IMO, go the Antiquity I flatpole. Enough push to keep up with the mini, but not an overwound sound... a classic sounding pickup. Alternatively, the Jerry Donahue is another excellent choice, for less $$. Trevor

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Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 2,862 27 Photos	Van Zandt 50's flatpole or Voodoo TE60. Duncan Broadcaster works well with minis also. If you want to stay noiseless, I keep hearing good things about the Lawrence L-298TL, I like the 290. __________________ "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz "All music turns out to be ethnic music."--Steve Reich Enjoy, and please visit my homepage.