Jazzmaster tones in a Tele (bridge) size pup

11 Gauge · July 8th, 2006, 03:44 PM

Well, I'm back to listening to a bunch of surf music again, and most of the guitarists are using Jazzmasters.

I really like how a Jazzmaster bridge pup sounds through a clean Fender amp.

Thing is, I really don't want a Jazzmaster, and I don't want to go through the trouble of either routing a Tele for a Jazzmaster pup, or ordering a special body for one.

Does anyone make a Tele bridge pup that sounds like a Jazzmaster bridge pup? I have a feeling this is probably a long shot, not too many guitarists looking for something this odd, but it never hurts to ask.

Alternatively, might there be someone who can rewind a Tele pup to sound like a Jazzmaster pup?

Big Daddy · July 9th, 2006, 10:36 AM

If you like the Jazzmaster sound, go get one and be done with it . They are great guitars , and if you really want that exzact sound, it's the only way to go.

RockinCarl · July 9th, 2006, 02:09 PM

A Jazzmaster pickup and a Tele bridge pickup are two totally different designs, and even having a Jazzmaster Tele bridge still wouldn't sound 'right' because of the angle the pickup is on. The angle of a pickup plays a big roll in tone.

Ringo · July 9th, 2006, 02:49 PM

A Jazzmaster as you know, has a totally different bridge, it floats or moves with the tremolo use, and it doesn't string throught the body.
Personally I think the bridge has a lot to do with the tone of the Jaguars and Jazzmasters, they don't sustain nearly the same as a Strat or Tele.
Also I've read that the Jazzmaster pu was originally used as a Fender steel guitar pu, it has a larger but shallower bobbin than a Tele bridge pu.

Check with one of the custom pu winders, OC Duff or someone may be able to get you in the ballpark but a Tele will never sound exactly like a Jazzmaster IMHO.

benbo · July 9th, 2006, 09:25 PM

Nope, I dont think it can be, I wouldn't even attempt it. 2 different animals there.

July 8th, 2006, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
11 Gauge Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The East Coast Posts: 3,097 10 Photos	Jazzmaster tones in a Tele (bridge) size pup Well, I'm back to listening to a bunch of surf music again, and most of the guitarists are using Jazzmasters. I really like how a Jazzmaster bridge pup sounds through a clean Fender amp. Thing is, I really don't want a Jazzmaster, and I don't want to go through the trouble of either routing a Tele for a Jazzmaster pup, or ordering a special body for one. Does anyone make a Tele bridge pup that sounds like a Jazzmaster bridge pup? I have a feeling this is probably a long shot, not too many guitarists looking for something this odd, but it never hurts to ask. Alternatively, might there be someone who can rewind a Tele pup to sound like a Jazzmaster pup? __________________

July 9th, 2006, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ringo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,927	more to it than just the pu A Jazzmaster as you know, has a totally different bridge, it floats or moves with the tremolo use, and it doesn't string throught the body. Personally I think the bridge has a lot to do with the tone of the Jaguars and Jazzmasters, they don't sustain nearly the same as a Strat or Tele. Also I've read that the Jazzmaster pu was originally used as a Fender steel guitar pu, it has a larger but shallower bobbin than a Tele bridge pu. Check with one of the custom pu winders, OC Duff or someone may be able to get you in the ballpark but a Tele will never sound exactly like a Jazzmaster IMHO.

July 9th, 2006, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
benbo Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hampton, Va Age: 44 Posts: 825	Nope, I dont think it can be, I wouldn't even attempt it. 2 different animals there. __________________ Benny Trevillian. So Many Guitars-So little Money DOH!!!!!

July 9th, 2006, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Big Daddy Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 119	If you like the Jazzmaster sound, go get one and be done with it . They are great guitars , and if you really want that exzact sound, it's the only way to go.

July 9th, 2006, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
RockinCarl Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,483	A Jazzmaster pickup and a Tele bridge pickup are two totally different designs, and even having a Jazzmaster Tele bridge still wouldn't sound 'right' because of the angle the pickup is on. The angle of a pickup plays a big roll in tone.