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Overwound for tight, clear bass, crisp highs and maximum output that easily kicks an amp into overdrive, Tex-Mex Tele pickups are the ideal choice for players who need a pickup that can go from clean to mean and everything in-between.  Perfect for everything from crisp clean tones to earthy Texas grit, Tex-Mex pickups are packed with the rich, vintage-style Fender tone you’ve grown to love.
Fender Tex-Mex Telecaster Pickups Black and Chrome

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  • Set of two single-coil Telecaster pickups
  • Overwound for tight, clear bass, crisp highs and maximum output
  • Alnico 5 magnets
  • DC Resistance:
  • Bridge: 8.0K
  • Neck: 5.8K
  • *Installation hardware included
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3.38

8 Reviews

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing3
  2. Concerts2
Cons
  1. Poor Quality2
  2. Ground Wire too short1
  3. Not Functional1
  4. Damaged1
  5. Poor Audio1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Functional4
  2. Improves Sound4
  3. Easy To Use3
  4. Good Quality2

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • You get what you pay for

    3

    submitteda year ago

    byAlex

    fromRochester, NY

    I installed these on a 1990's Hohner. The reviews that say the bridge ground wire is too short aren't lying, the bridge pickup ground wire is, in fact, much too short. You either have to replace the wire or splice another section of wire, which is silly considering you're buying a NEW product. Come on Fender, is this really a way to treat customers? The confusing thing is that the other wires are all more than long enough. I'm sure it will sound good, but maybe Seymour Duncan's are a little bit more professional quality. Even the included diagram was convoluted, not that pickup replacement is a difficult task, but the Fender wiring schematic is just too much…

  • This is a good set .

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byWilliam

    fromRaleigh N.Carolina

    I am on my 3rd set of these and whoever says they dont sound much better than stock Squire is missing some brain cells . I have played them in an American Standard today . and a Squire . They do much better than any stock pickup . To include American Standard . They are as professional sounding as my American Professional also . It has VMODS . I am sure they wont sound to good if the install is compromised . If you want pawn shop level work and product it can be done but I have proper install and good instruments . Get these ,they are made in Mexico and are good pickups .

  • Meh

    3

    submitted3 years ago

    byEthan

    fromCa

    I had the same issue as someone else one of my wires was way too short, so it seems like it is a semi frequent problem with this product.

  • Had to return defective

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byRandy

    fromKings mt., nc

    The bridge pickup poles were rusted, and the neck pickup was damaged on the bottom plastic piece. Fender box was worn. Returned for refund. Musicians friend customer service was great as always.

  • Not what I expected

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byflux1968

    fromBrooklyn, NY

    These pickups didn't sound much better than the stock pickups that came with my Squier Affinity Tele so I sent them back. On the package, it shows that the bridge pickup was EQ'd with treble lower than the mids and bass and that's what it sounds like. As for the short black wire, it just needs to sit under the bridge plate. Unfortunately, Fender's wiring diagram is wrong. It shows it being soldered to the pot, but that's not necessary.

  • Great upgrade for kit guitars.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBrockizm1

    fromDAHLONEGA GA

    Have been building some kits during shelter in place and these are a great, inexpensive upgrade.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJake

    fromSt. Louis, MO

    Would the neck pickup fit in a normal single coil sized slot I'm looking to replace pickups in an epiphone Les Paul SL

    Would the neck pickup fit in a normal single coil sized slot I'm looking to replace pickups in an epiphone Les Paul SL

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It would take some modifications.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTimmy

    fromPlainfield ind.

    Can i get a tele bridge pickup with a white or cream colored cover ?

    Can i get a tele bridge pickup with a white or cream colored cover ?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes. Give us a call and we can help you get the setup you're looking to get.