Fender Custom '62 Tele Bridge pickup?

[tacomamc]

I'm looking for an inexpensive bridge pickup for an esquire I'm building (actually a snakehead) and want something that sounds decent clean and dirty. I found this on eBay for what seems to be very cheap. Anyone have experience with these? How do you like them, and how would you describe them?

 

[fender4life]

My fav tele bridge pickup to date, and a lot of people here like em. The use a low wind for vintage goodness and twang but tame what otherwise might be too bright and shrill by using A2 magnets. Works great. It;s got the twang but also can sound full and thick with drive. I've used a lot of pickups including most of the fender USA models and i think the 62 is the most satisfying. There are others i like a lot too and will use others at times. But the 62 is the one i always seem to come back too. I can't imagine anyone disliking it to any large degree. May not be some peoples cup of tea but it's certainly a very well rounded pickup without many or any flaws. Can;t beat the price either. You don't have to buy em with the bridge either should u only need the pickup. I bought them seperately on ebay for about $40 shipped. Might be a buck or 3 more now but i haven't looked in a while.

 

[rze99]

Plus one the above.
It's a great pup. A fine all rounder. I have it in 2 Teles both 60s style and am very pleased. The price is a plus.

 

[Strum und Twang]

A third thumbs up from me, as well. The '62 bridge has been one of my favorite Tele pickups - heck, it is probably out and out my favorite... Chewy, appropriately bright, and distinctive - I was always pleasantly surprised at gigs at some point with the sound of my bridge pickup when I was playing my '62 AVRI. And for the price, it's difficult to beat.

 

[tacomamc]

Thank you both, it sounds like it'd be a great fit for what I need.

 

[Rod Parsons]

I saw that same ad yesterday, too. I did some research on it, briefly, but couldn't find anything. It seemed too good to be true, since I paid about $40.00 for just a "Pat Pend" bridge, by itself.. I would have to buy another one anyway.. Then I just read this thread..... Wow! Just what the doctor ordered... Great reviews! So I just bought one for a new, [my third Parts-caster], that I am about to start on, Thanks! There are four left on eBay, according to their advert.

 

[rze99]

Grab 'em while you can.

I think I'm right in saying that this pickup is not on ANY current production telecaster. I think the '58, '64 are sort of direct replacements in the production line. Are they still being manufactured are all these production over stock?

 

[65 Champ Amp]

Very happy with mine.

 

[MickM]

All of the above. I got a deal on a couple a few years ago and they're just waiting for a home.

 

[jondanger]

Just going to echo the opinions of others in this thread. Clear but not sterile, bright but not harsh. Nice balanced lowish output bridge.

 

[archetype]

I saw that same ad yesterday, too. I did some research on it, briefly, but couldn't find anything. It seemed too good to be true, since I paid about $40.00 for just a "Pat Pend" bridge, by itself.. I would have to buy another one anyway.. Then I just read this thread..... Wow! Just what the doctor ordered... Great reviews! So I just bought one for a new, [my third Parts-caster], that I am about to start on, Thanks! There are four left on eBay, according to their advert.

Fender has offered the entire '62 pickup/bridge assembly as a single part for quite a while. I couldn't tell you why, exactly. It's always been a good value vs. the cost of the separate parts. Shop around, as the pricing varies a bit.

 

[tacomamc]

I just ordered it! You all got me scared that I'd miss out on it if I waited until the end of the week when my own eBay auction ended on a pedal I'm selling.

 

[adjason]

my favorite fender pickup

 

[Frenchie63]

I've just bought this pickup with the bridge plate and saddles, and found a good price on the matching neck pickup too. They are going to go in my 61 tribute in LPB build.

Steve.

 

[mrgp52tele]

Love mine

 

[SPUDCASTER]

Pickup only, Darren Riley $41.95.

 

[Texas_tele2015]

Slapped one in my esquire conversion last night...sweet tone. Excellent clarity to my ears anyhow. Have the modded Eldred wiring and each switch setting is distinct. Drives a little Bugera Vintage 5 Watt nicely. May grab a second for my CV50s BSB.

 

[rze99]

I've just bought this pickup with the bridge plate and saddles, and found a good price on the matching neck pickup too. They are going to go in my 61 tribute in LPB build.

Steve.

As you can see from my avatar I'm a fan of Lake Placid Blue. I have 3 teles in lpb which is a bit silly but I don't care

Please post your lpb tribute I'd love to see it.

 

[vintage clubber]

good pickup!

 

[Texas_tele2015]

Besides another 62 neck what would be a good match for it?