Your opinion of Bootstrap pickups

[old school fender]

Looking for opinions on Bootstrap "Original Recipe" pickups. I've read all kinds of things on various models of Bootstrap and they seem to be well received but I would like to get feedback from people who have actually used or are currently using the "Original Recipe", not the "Extra Crispy" "Twisted Whatevers" or Lollars with the "Secrete Sauce"

Having just acquired my first Tele after a hiatus from Tele's for almost 50 years I find the new MIM Player Tele to be lacking compared to the 72 I use to own so I'm in the process of modding, or maybe I should say, retrofitting this new one in an attempt to recapture the feel and tone I could get out of the 72. Even though the 72 had Alnico 5's it seems to me the current pickups in this guitar are considerably hotter, or maybe more abrupt and it would benefit from a set with Alnico 3's.All opinions are welcome, good , bad , or indifferent.

 

[Red Ryder]

They're good

 

[old school fender]

They're good

Would you say they were a "vintage" tone or just more of a dialed back modern tone? Thanks

 

[SixStringSlinger]

I’ve never used them but given what I’ve read here I wouldn’t hesitate to after browsing their descriptions and perhaps emailing them directly.

 

[telekaster1999]

I have the original recipe set, I like um, they sound like a tele. I'm no good as describing sounds but I wouldn't hesitate to buy um again.

 

[Red Ryder]

Would you say they were a "vintage" tone or just more of a dialed back modern tone? Thanks

The word vintage is way over used and over rated. They sound great in my tele for everything from Del Shannon to the Doors. Of course I have a real deal Fender 1959 tele neck pickup in the neck of my strat and a 1972 Fender tele neck pickup in the bridge position. They sound great. Then again maybe it's the amp.

 

[old school fender]

The word vintage is way over used and over rated. They sound great in my tele for everything from Del Shannon to the Doors. Of course I have a real deal Fender 1959 tele neck pickup in the neck of my strat and a 1972 Fender tele neck pickup in the bridge position. They sound great. Then again maybe it's the amp.

Thanks. That really more the type of information I was looking for.

 

[Red Ryder]

Thanks. That really more the type of information I was looking for.

I sorry I can't be more specific or quote facts and data. I think Bootstrap pickups are a great deal for the dollar. If you buy them you won't be disappointed. I have the Palo Duro's.

 

[old school fender]

I sorry I can't be more specific or quote facts and data. I think Bootstrap pickups are a great deal for the dollar. If you buy them you won't be disappointed. I have the Palo Duro's.

Thanks for the input.I have read and heard they're a lot of "bang for the buck". Just trying to get some actual users thoughts and opinions.

 

[PhredE]

I'll second the opinion re: Palo Duro. I also have a Palo Duro in the neck spot. Love it. Nice and clear, balanced, responds to adjustments in tone/volume well.

 

[Joebanjocolo]

They are great pickup’s the owner is a stand up guy. I have the extra crispy in a mim thinline. I also have a set of original recipe in a partscaster. Bootstrap is a great value and sound great.

 

[BradKM]

Currently have a Pretzel bridge, an Extra Crispy bridge and a pair of Lake Surfers spread across three guitars, along with another Pretzel bridge waiting to go into a new build. Can't speak directly to the Original Recipes, but every Bootstrap pickup I've received has been fantastic. The Pretzels will likely be my new go-to for Teles.

 

[Otisblove]

I have a set of original recipes and a pretzel/palo duro set (I forget which is where).
Both sets sound great.

 

[fenderchamp]

Early 70's Telecaster Pickups

Hi folks i love 70s usa telecaster tones and i need these pickups for tele project i know these pickups are 6k and 7k ohm and used 1meg pots but i do not know where to find the nearest pickups in this tone Which brand and model do you recommend for me ? Thanks everyone.

www.tdpri.com

Original Recipe, are supposed to be like early blackguard pickups, if that's where you want to start chasing the tone of your '72 at, be my guest but I'm not sure that's how I would approach it. But, of course, I don't remember what you heard.

Good luck

 

[telemnemonics]

Do not buy A3 pickups to get back your old memory of A5 pickups.

Once you remove the pickups in there now you will not need to "fix" that pickup sound with softer tone and attack magnets.

Otherwise, carry on!

 

[TheOtherNeill]

Original Recipe and a '64 spec (acquired secondhand, but I understand Palo Duro-based) owner here. Both sound great and do the Tele "things." Big fan of the pickups and the people.

 

[old school fender]

Early 70's Telecaster Pickups

Hi folks i love 70s usa telecaster tones and i need these pickups for tele project i know these pickups are 6k and 7k ohm and used 1meg pots but i do not know where to find the nearest pickups in this tone Which brand and model do you recommend for me ? Thanks everyone.

www.tdpri.com

Original Recipe, are supposed to be like early blackguard pickups, if that's where you want to start chasing the tone of your '72 at, be my guest but I'm not sure that's how I would approach it. But, of course, I don't remember what you heard.

Good luck

Thanks for the link. Interesting read.

 

[old school fender]

Do not buy A3 pickups to get back your old memory of A5 pickups.

Once you remove the pickups in there now you will not need to "fix" that pickup sound with softer tone and attack magnets.

Otherwise, carry on!

I realize there are tonal differences between th A3's and the A5's, but my understanding is this is mainly due to the magnetic strength of the two different magnets. A3's weaker, A5's stronger. Could this not be compensated for by raising the pickup height? Not wanting to be contrary, just trying to learn something .

 

[Red Ryder]

Currently have a Pretzel bridge, an Extra Crispy bridge and a pair of Lake Surfers spread across three guitars, along with another Pretzel bridge waiting to go into a new build. Can't speak directly to the Original Recipes, but every Bootstrap pickup I've received has been fantastic. The Pretzels will likely be my new go-to for Teles.

Am building this short scale (24 1/4) right now is cut for a Defter p

single. Lake Surfer sounds cool, what's it like?

 

[old school fender]

Am building this short scale (24 1/4) right now is cut for a Defter p View attachment 1071590 single. Lake Surfer sounds cool, what's it like?

Man! That's radical! Kudos!