Detail 01
Telecaster set
Bridge pickup mounts to the metal bridge plate; neck pickup sits under a chrome cover. Neither fits a Strat route.
Product detailSKU #1303152053130
FenderCustom Shop Nocaster Tele Pickup Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A two-pickup Telecaster replacement set voiced after Fender's earliest Broadcaster-era units. For players chasing vintage Tele bite in a modern guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping thin or harsh stock pickups out of an import Telecaster
- Country and roots players who want cutting bridge twang
- Players building a partscaster around a vintage-style voice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain players; single coils hum and compress under heavy distortion
- Anyone wanting hotter output for driving an amp harder
- Strat, Les Paul, or humbucker-routed bodies
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Nocaster voicing
Modeled on the earliest Tele output era, meaning lower output and more treble sparkle than modern Tele pickups.
Detail 03
Matched bridge and neck pair
The two are voiced to work together, so the middle position stays balanced rather than one side dominating.
Detail 04
Single coil design
Clear, articulate, and touch-sensitive, but picks up hum near lights, screens, and power supplies.
Detail 05
Custom Shop wind
Hand-wound tolerances, so output and tone stay closer to the vintage target than mass-produced sets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Installation means soldering; budget for a tech if you don't solder
- 02Pots, capacitor, switch, and wiring harness are not included
- 03Vintage-style output may sound quieter than the pickups you're removing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit any Telecaster?
They fit standard Tele routes and bridge plates. Check that your bridge pickup mounts to the plate rather than the body, since some modern Teles differ.
02Do these hum?
Yes. They're true single coils, so they pick up electrical noise, especially near computer monitors and dimmer switches. Turning slightly changes the level.
03Are they hotter than stock pickups?
No, generally the opposite. The Nocaster voicing targets early-fifties output, which is lower and brighter than most modern Tele pickups.
04Does the set include wiring parts?
The pickups themselves. You'll want to confirm your existing pots and switch are in good shape, or plan a full harness at the same time.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
1 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Telecaster
