62 Fender Custom Tele ?

Teleiac · May 30th, 2006, 06:27 PM

Hey,i have a question about the pup's in my (japanese) 62 custom tele.What was the actual real pup's put in the real 62 custom like? I'm so far not diggin these texas spl's,maybe it's the steel saddle's?,or me being used to the Fralin's in my partscaster(cause they kick the TX-spl's --s..
Would brass saddles settle it down a little more or possibly a capacitor change is needed.I just got this guitar because of it's reputation for build quality and it is a sweet looking sunburst with the cream binding,and damn fine neck.I'm hoping this isn't it's period correct tone and setup. :? As usual thanxs in advance for any feedback. 8)

mdahearn · May 30th, 2006, 11:34 PM

I had the same feeling when I got my CIJ 62 Reissue (mine is CAR). It's the Tex Special pickups. They are way to thick sounding (result of overwound specs) if you like a traditional Tele sound. Don't bother changing anything with the guitar except toss out those Tex Specials and throw in some vintage style Lollars, Fralins or Duncans (no overwound models) and you'll be in Tele heaven. I put a pair of stock Fralins in mine and it plays and sounds every bit as good as the $2300 Fender AV 62 Reissues. And I agree, the construction, fit and finish of the CIJ Tele 62 Reissues is incredible. It's those dopey overwound US pickups that are the problem. Unless you want your Tele to sound like a Gibson humbucker equiped guitar, loose the Tex Specials.

moonshiner · May 31st, 2006, 12:25 AM

A real 62 would have underwound AlNiCo 5's in them.. versus your overwound A5's... It may or may not have had steel saddles (threaded or not)..

Your research would probably quite rewarding on the subject...

Btrain718 · May 31st, 2006, 02:35 AM

I have '62 RI in sunburst too. Mine's a USA. I replaced the original saddles with a 6 saddle bridge. I was having intonation difficulties. I love the stock pickups, but recently purchased some new Bardens and will have them installed this week.

From what I gather the Fralins are great.

Teleiac · May 31st, 2006, 06:16 PM

Hey guy's thanxs for validating the issue with the Tx-spl.crappy pup's in this 62 reissue.My plan from day one has been to put in the stock Fralin's.I don't have any intonating prob's with the 3-saddle steel bridges,but the switch to brass is being considered.Anybody have an idea for darkening the finish on this sweet playin neck?have heard about the KIWI brown polish idea but not sure if i want my hands turning an orangy brown or how lame the neck would look with it worn off in certain areas.
Any help would be terrific,Thanxs again to the 62 crew for the replies. 8)

eastside · May 31st, 2006, 07:32 PM

Have you tried adjusting the pickup height? I have read here and in other sites that when people adjust the Strat Texas Specials really low, they are very happy with them.

I can't say with certainty that this adjustment would work with your Tele, but it might be worth a try.

Greg

ChurchPlayer · June 1st, 2006, 07:04 AM

A Voodoo TE60BL matched with a TEF and some Glendale brass saddles made mine come alive. Hate the Texas Specials in that guitar.

May 30th, 2006, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Teleiac TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 96	62 Fender Custom Tele ? Hey,i have a question about the pup's in my (japanese) 62 custom tele.What was the actual real pup's put in the real 62 custom like? I'm so far not diggin these texas spl's,maybe it's the steel saddle's?,or me being used to the Fralin's in my partscaster(cause they kick the TX-spl's --s.. Would brass saddles settle it down a little more or possibly a capacitor change is needed.I just got this guitar because of it's reputation for build quality and it is a sweet looking sunburst with the cream binding,and damn fine neck.I'm hoping this isn't it's period correct tone and setup. :? As usual thanxs in advance for any feedback. 8)

May 30th, 2006, 11:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
mdahearn TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 78	I had the same feeling when I got my CIJ 62 Reissue (mine is CAR). It's the Tex Special pickups. They are way to thick sounding (result of overwound specs) if you like a traditional Tele sound. Don't bother changing anything with the guitar except toss out those Tex Specials and throw in some vintage style Lollars, Fralins or Duncans (no overwound models) and you'll be in Tele heaven. I put a pair of stock Fralins in mine and it plays and sounds every bit as good as the $2300 Fender AV 62 Reissues. And I agree, the construction, fit and finish of the CIJ Tele 62 Reissues is incredible. It's those dopey overwound US pickups that are the problem. Unless you want your Tele to sound like a Gibson humbucker equiped guitar, loose the Tex Specials. __________________ The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side. ---HST

May 31st, 2006, 12:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
moonshiner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milyucky, Whiskonsin Posts: 2,168	A real 62 would have underwound AlNiCo 5's in them.. versus your overwound A5's... It may or may not have had steel saddles (threaded or not).. Your research would probably quite rewarding on the subject... __________________ "Everyone's got to be something... Me? I'm stupid... It's all I ever wanted to be... Shock me again!"

May 31st, 2006, 02:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Btrain718 TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 34	I have '62 RI in sunburst too. Mine's a USA. I replaced the original saddles with a 6 saddle bridge. I was having intonation difficulties. I love the stock pickups, but recently purchased some new Bardens and will have them installed this week. From what I gather the Fralins are great. __________________ '62 RI Tele Custom '75 Strat '79 ES-335

May 31st, 2006, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Teleiac TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 96	62 Fender Custom Tele ? Hey guy's thanxs for validating the issue with the Tx-spl.crappy pup's in this 62 reissue.My plan from day one has been to put in the stock Fralin's.I don't have any intonating prob's with the 3-saddle steel bridges,but the switch to brass is being considered.Anybody have an idea for darkening the finish on this sweet playin neck?have heard about the KIWI brown polish idea but not sure if i want my hands turning an orangy brown or how lame the neck would look with it worn off in certain areas. Any help would be terrific,Thanxs again to the 62 crew for the replies. 8)

May 31st, 2006, 07:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
eastside Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Syracuse, NY Age: 50 Posts: 150 2 Photos	Have you tried adjusting the pickup height? I have read here and in other sites that when people adjust the Strat Texas Specials really low, they are very happy with them. I can't say with certainty that this adjustment would work with your Tele, but it might be worth a try. Greg __________________ "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Ernest Hemingway

June 1st, 2006, 07:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
ChurchPlayer Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 375	A Voodoo TE60BL matched with a TEF and some Glendale brass saddles made mine come alive. Hate the Texas Specials in that guitar. __________________ Jake "I tell my kids, 'Daddy's the best guitar player on the block. Always will be. Even if we have to move.'"