Pick-ups for Telecasters

[Gemma Thrush]

Brothers and Sisters, Boys and Girls:

I have a MIJ telecaster from the late 80s.

I am considering replacing the pick-ups - they're OK but
I could do with something that drives fuzz pedals a bit more.

I know precisely bugger all about replacing pick ups so would welcome any suggestions...

[Rygar]

I have a Seymour Duncan Vintage Broadcaster in the bridge of my Fender Japan Tele, I like it with fuzz very much.

[innerflight]

check out The Creamery - https://www.creamery-pickups.co.uk

The guy is great to deal with. If you look at his website and choose a set you like he will then wind them to your spec/description. I upgraded a Tele a few years ago and totally loved his Pups. he's UK too

[Doc Holliday]

Another guy is Ash ( UK ) oil city pickups.
His Telecaster pickups are reasonably priced and he’s a cool dude to deal with.

[devnulljp]

I like Bare Knuckles, and they're based in the UK
Don Mare is also awesome, makes great pickups, but in the US.

[underorbit]

Seymour Duncan is the easiest and can’t really go wrong with.

I have a Lollar 52 set with a 5% overwind. Sounds great and is him cancelling in the middle position. I swapped the pots for values a little less bright can’t remember right now.

[Gemma Thrush]

This is all totally cool - thank you!

[phidias]

My #1 fuzz machine is a Baja Tele loaded with BKPs, a Flat '50 in the bridge, and a Flat '52 in the neck.