Tone Merchants Telecaster

put together right here in Auckland, using a range of pickups & parts I stock in my shop.

Lets go though all the specs & parts on my latest Tele Build.

Pickups & Wiring

Lindy Fralin Blues Special Pickups

Fralin Telecaster Blues Special pickups are ideal if you’re looking for balance in your Tele tone. Not too bright, not too dark. While playing clean, Blues sound thick and creamy with open and clear highs and a thicker midrange. The overwound coil tames your highs and bumps your midrange.

With distortion, you can expect a light compression, low-end growl, and a medium attack. Single notes sound thick and round, while chords have a full tone with an early breakup. Finally, Blues Special Pickups are for you if you’re looking for more output from your current pickups, but still looking to keep that traditional Tele tone.

Tone/Blend Push/Pull Wiring Mod

Telecaster Blender Mod developed by Lindy Fralin, gives you a standard Tone Pot in the Down position. In ...