Broadcaster Clone Tele® Pickup
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The Broadcaster only officially existed for a period of about 4 months, from October of 1950 to February of 1951, but it left an undeniable mark on music and the electric guitar itself. An upgrade from the original Esquire, with the addition of a neck pickup and a 'blend' potentiometer, there was nothing like it before or since. The first generation of “Blackguard” Teles are very highly regarded in terms of playability and tone, and now you can make your guitar sound like a slice of history.
Alnico 3 for the bridge and Alnico 5 for the neck, with vintage-spec 43 gauge plain enamel wire, a deep drawn chrome brass cover for the neck pickup, and a zinc plated baseplate for the bridge pickup. RWRP when combined for hum-cancelling in the middle position.
All original manufacturing methods are the same with handwound coils, and lightly wax potted coils. The neck pickup is clean and glassy with lots of power to balance right with the overwound bridge pickup. The bridge pickup is fat and clear when clean, and creamy when distorted. Stellar example of a true Broadcaster sound!
Magnet: Alnico 5
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- Bass:
- Mids:
- Treble:
Magnet: Alnico 3
- Output:
- Bass:
- Mids:
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Ratings & Reviews
6 reviews
Tom Wegman
by Tom Wegman
These are simply gorgeous pickups. To me, this is what Tele pickups should sound like ... nice bite, a VERY special sounding neck pickup, great balance ... my new go-to for Tele builds.
Carl
by Carl
The work is impeccable, ordering was easy, information on the website was helpful and accurate, the packages arrived intact.