Humbucker Soup

This is a celebration of my favorite pickups. The title may seem a bit much, but it is true; these pickups absolutely changed my playing style as well as my tone. I am a bit of a pickup nut. At one point I owned over 100 different pickups, but had only about a dozen or so in a guitar. This is a pretty clear indication of obsessive compulsive disorder. But, at the same time, it’s much better than spending your money on beer : – ). In all seriousness, I have spent the last 30 years in search of the holy grail.

Although Telecaster bridge pickups are best known for their “Twang”, more and more, guitarists are looking to coax an increased array of sounds out of their instrument. If you need to extend what your Telecaster can do, you’ll need to consider upgrading your pickups.

If you are embarking on a project that involves upgrading or building a Telecaster, these links might help you to find some of the parts you need.

If you are a Tele player and are thinking about upgrading your bridge pickup, here are five wonders of modern technology that can really spice up your tone