New Tonerider Hot Classics

[Tone Quest]

Several weeks ago I had Tonerider Hot Classics installed in my Squier Affinity Telecaster. Nice sound, better than the stock ones IMHO. The bridge has a nice bite, but my favorite is the middle position. Very happy with this mod. Playing through my Boss Katana 50 mk2 with a WGS Invader 50 in it. Loving the sounds. Rock on good people.

 

[JohnnyCrash]

Pics. You always gotta share pics…

Some of us survive on a steady supply of guitar pics

 

[BB]

Personally, I really like Tonerider pickups. While I have not tried all their models, I have tried many of their offerings. Great company imho.

 

[Endless Mike]

That was one of two brands I had finally settled on before I was spoiled by Rob D's pickups. They are very nice, and affordable. Pickup Wizard was the other, but he was more than I was willing to pay. I can't see any reason to pay more than 80.00 per coil at most. Tone Rider and Rob D are proof of that.

 

[TX_Slinger]

I have this set installed on a cheap 90's Asian Tele and they are outstanding. Neck PU is the closest Tele PU I've heard to a fat strat neck pickup.

 

[misterdontmove]

That was one of two brands I had finally settled on before I was spoiled by Rob D's pickups. They are very nice, and affordable. Pickup Wizard was the other, but he was more than I was willing to pay. I can't see any reason to pay more than 80.00 per coil at most. Tone Rider and Rob D are proof of that.

"Rob D's" are probably the BEST pickups I've ever played through. No affiliation. I actually purchased mine used, and he treated me like a new customer when I corresponded with him. EXCELLENT PICKUPS!!

 

[Dana Rudd]

I put a set in my MIM Standard. Better than the stock ones.

 

[sjtalon]

HNPUD !

Yup, for the money they offer some nice pups. I had a Epi LP I flipped once. I had put Alnico IV classics in it. VERY nice tone!

 

[hemingway]

Yeah, Toneriders are good, and good value. I've got some hot classics, and also some Strat pickups, and the odd stray humbucker.

I find them pretty bright, generally. But I kind of like that.

 

[ruger9]

Alnico 3. I have always wanted to try a set of those... but I don't have a tele to put them in! (except my #1, which does not get touched- it's perfect.)

 

[ClashCityTele]

I have one of those...in a box.
I will, eventually, sometime, actually put it in my Squier CV Custom Tele.
Soon...probably.

 

[Controller]

I have one of those...in a box.
I will, eventually, sometime, actually put it in my Squier CV Custom Tele.
Soon...probably.

Of course, any day now...

 

[SacDAve]

I have those in my tele with the 4 way switch I think they sound fine but honestly don't have another T style to compare them with. I just ordered a set of tonerider Alnico Blues for a Tele I've just started will see how they sound.

 

[Tone Quest]

Ok. If it's pics you want, pics you get...

 

[Endless Mike]

"Rob D's" are probably the BEST pickups I've ever played through. No affiliation. I actually purchased mine used, and he treated me like a new customer when I corresponded with him. EXCELLENT PICKUPS!!

I had been using ToneRider and Pickup Wizard, but Rob really ruined everything for me pickup wise. I haven't used anything else since around 2010, which is saying something. I previously would change out pickups every few months or so. So you could say Rob has saved me a small fortune.

 

[Chicago Matt]

I have a stock 2013 vintage blonde 50s Classic Vibe Tele that reportedly has ToneRider A3 pickups. I have been very pleasantly surprised by how great those stock pickups sound.

Ditto on Rob D's Cavalier pickups as well. I have 4 of his Tele bridge pickups and they are all great. But his newer Holy Grail Nocaster pickup is the best all-round Tele bridge pickup I've found yet. A little fatter, rounder, and louder without sacrificing that great 50's Tele Twang. Just beautiful! And yes, his customer service is off the chain.

 

[drlucky]

I have a Fat Lion in the bridge of the Tele in my avatar; Huge Lion and Fat Lioness combo in my parts Tele that is a LP Special killer.

Fantastic pickups, great customer service!

 

[Humbuckers]

Could you compare/contrast the Fat and Huge Lion? Are they significantly different? I had a Huge but it wasn’t for me.

I have a Fat Lion in the bridge of the Tele in my avatar; Huge Lion and Fat Lioness combo in my parts Tele that is a LP Special killer.

Fantastic pickups, great customer service!

 

[drlucky]

Could you compare/contrast the Fat and Huge Lion? Are they significantly different? I had a Huge but it wasn’t for me.

Fat Lion has more twang, IMHO.

 

[Blackmore Fan]

I have those in my tele with the 4 way switch I think they sound fine but honestly don't have another T style to compare them with. I just ordered a set of tonerider Alnico Blues for a Tele I've just started will see how they sound.

What a beautiful Tele!