In 1950, if you were one of 50 lucky customers to get one, the original Telecaster (the two pickup version we think of today) sold for $189.50 ($1,761.89 in today’s money) and you were the proud owner of a guitar that started a revolution, in guitars anyway. The Redfish designers are in love the Original Tele Sound. What that means is not overwound, not rails cool or hot, and not industrial strength AlNiCo V magnets so prevalent in the market. When we think Telecaster, we think Muddy Waters, Steve Cropper, heck, even the original Kinks. That sound. MAN that sound. I mean we understand Tele Customs, we just don’t OWN Tele Customs.
Kingfisher Original Telecaster Neck model replicates that tone we grew up with and still hold close to this day. Smooth. Like midnight, swimming in a warm cloud of a warm mineral spring. Rich but not dark.. A proper Telecaster Neck pickup should be smooth enough to do a jazz gig, yet present and smooth and rich enough to create that Woman tone. For beauty, tonal transparency, shielding properties, and original vibe, we have gone to the extra expense of Nickel Silver Covers on our Telecaster Neck Model. Just like our Steelhead humbucking models, the Nickel Silver covers just have that look that’s rich and deep, like fine jewelry for your instrument.
