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the_phet

What kind of bridge pickup uses a Custom 72?

Hi

I just acquired through trade a Fender Telecaster Custom 72 MIM from 2007. This is the one with the single bridge pickup, and the wide range humbucker in the bridge, and the pickup switch in a similar position to a LP.

For some reason the previous owner decided to place in the bridge a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails. (I don't know why so many people are putting in the bridge a hot rails).

I want to remove the hot rails and place a more classic Telecaster single pickup. This is the sound I want. Also a pickup that can match well with the neck pickup. I have no idea what kind of pickup these guitars usually have. My other telecasters have super low output bridge pickups, and I wonder if a custom needs some beefier.

Anyway, I welcome suggestions! What kind of pickup should I put? I want a single pickup, but maybe a bit hot. But I still want classic telecaster sounds.

Posted Jul 3, 2018, 9:15 AM UTC

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