Tone Specific Pickups: Which Set For My Tele

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Tone Specific is an American pickup company that winds out of their workshop in California. Today, I'll look at their 4 main models of Telecaster style pickups.
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Tone Specific 1952 Twang Telecaster Set
3:35 Tone Specific 1955 Blues Telecaster Set
5:53 Tone Specific 1951 Jazz Telecaster Set
9:09 Tone Specific 1971 Punchy Telecaster Set
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@guydude6546 5 жыл бұрын

Man, this guy right here is a PLAYER!

@keithjohnston5936 2 жыл бұрын

He is an impressive player. I’d like to hear him say more by playing less. Too much flash is like too much spice.

@johnfrench2843 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, I want him to shred MORE with that beautiful clean tone

@SevenOfNine-7 5 ай бұрын

Shhh! Don't tell his boyfriend!

@It_is_now 7 жыл бұрын

The Energy I get from watching this video is overwhelming, I have to pause and take 30 seconds rest every 2 minutes

@quantametric 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is like a steam roller... too much energy for me personally.

@johnjarmsen9754 5 жыл бұрын

@@quantametric good to know

@Tsudkyk 2 жыл бұрын

Jay is the perfect combination of well spoken, straight to the point, informative and an excellent player. Wow.

@JayLeonardJ 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it!

@bakkels Жыл бұрын

If I might elaborate on that: Jay is the perfect combination of well spoken, straight to the point, informative and an excellent player and actor hired to sell this particular brand of pickups. Wow. I like to swap pickups every once in a while for fun. Nothing, not one single little thing in the intricacies of R&D development of pickups should ever warrant a price like this. From a business point of view, I kind of respect it tbh: just ask a crazy price and a bunch of people will believe it's _gotta_ be worth it, right?

@robertpierson8206 5 жыл бұрын

Dude! You rock! Great playing! You really understand the slight differences in sound and know how to break them all down very well!

@Smil3yxsunday 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to put this up, it's very helpful and your playing is phenomenal!

@dustdevilz4771 Жыл бұрын

Twangy and surf is why I bought a Telecaster. I grew up with those sounds…Thanks for the great demos.

@1755ma 5 жыл бұрын

Love your energy, expertise and enthusiasm. Great review. You're an awesome player! Beautiful tones.

@ericbergmueller2981 3 жыл бұрын

I came back to this. I just love the way you play! About to build a Tele copy with students at school as they complete their projects.

@monzo9999 5 жыл бұрын

I like the curly maple on the first tele you've played, thanks for demoing these I've been looking for a good set of PUPS to upgrade my mim 50's tele

@michaelmarine6593 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, you don't need to be selling pickups, you need to be filling auditoriums.

@robbfrank4141 4 жыл бұрын

im sure he does both as most working musicians do, piecing together their living. the idea of the "rockstar" who only makes his living playing in a band you recognize by name, is virtually dead. seems like a pretty killer session guy

@ralex3697 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomely talented no doubt

@artgillespie162 6 жыл бұрын

They all sound amazing and that mainly is because of your great playing. You could make a toilet seat with strings sound good

@ralex3697 3 жыл бұрын

I know, it doesn’t matter what he plays, he is an absolute wizard

@timgonzales25 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Best product demo playing I’ve ever heard. Seriously. Not just skill, but entertaining, informative, and to the point.

@bpabustan 7 жыл бұрын

I love that in between position of the jazz set. It's close to a strat. Perfect for funk and the 80s West Coast pop/soul a la David Pack/ James Ingram.

@letsgofishing5238 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@allkeysjamtracks9439 7 жыл бұрын

That first tele is gorgeous. I love the look of Bigsbys on a tele.

@andrewmannie234 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked the punchy set...I am just starting out my journey and starting it on a Tele copy that will require new pickups as I advance. I'm mostly a Classic Rock/Blues Rock/ Southern Rock fan, so I think the punchy or blues sets are more in my wheelhouse. This video really has helped me with what I may be looking for in the future. Thanks.

@MegaJimako Жыл бұрын

If I was selling pickups, you'd be the one I'd want to demo them. Super nice personality, crazy playing and technique, very fun. Knowing the tones, priceless. I am a new builder and will definitely consider Tone Specific.

@theJourneynfc 3 жыл бұрын

love that you actually enjoy what you are playing. that makes the review way more useful.. real. thanks :)

@philipp4025 5 жыл бұрын

set speed to 0.5 to make him sound and look like he just returned from a pretty wild pub crawl

@aaronwilliams8600 4 жыл бұрын

LMFAO! I had to set it to 0.25 just to be able to see his fingers moving.

@jboneguitar 4 жыл бұрын

Holy Crap. I just did that and busted a gut! I didn't even know you could.

@interruptor 4 жыл бұрын

He sounds normal at 0.75.

@chasefairchild8790 4 жыл бұрын

Dude he sounds plastered lol

@philipp4025 4 жыл бұрын

@@chasefairchild8790 the only thing missing is him giggling for no reason at all

@benjaminsnoize 6 жыл бұрын

I'm putting the tele together right now , Ash body, Rosewood neck.. I played mainly Progressive heavy stuff but I love the cleanliness ofbguitar-amp... and it found through 30 years and change of playing that I like lower output pickups I use Bill Lawrence for years and when you measure them there are below there sometimes 10 ohms and less, Dime bag knew ;) great video gonna view the others now.....so many choices

@shawnbell6392 3 жыл бұрын

I got what was at the time called something like their Country for Tele set and have never looked back. Whatever they have created now has got to be great as well. Thanks Jay.

@CarlosMontanez 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked the Jazzy. Love those tones. Thank you for the examples.

@ericbergmueller2981 5 жыл бұрын

I love the way you play. I'm looking at building a Tele kit, and decorating it with antique advertising.

@BreauxBobby 5 жыл бұрын

He’s a monsta! Wow. Impressive! Love his playing and energy.

@c41tl6 6 ай бұрын

this guy is nuts , that’s triple harmonic to mimic the sleepwalk slide guitar was insane at 2:50

@JayLeonardJ 6 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@nostrangefire90 5 жыл бұрын

Sick picking dude! I have been looking to mod out my tele and this video was a great help! Keep up the dope content!

@ForViewingOnly 7 жыл бұрын

Great series of videos Jay, thanks. I always enjoy watching you play a Tele. My preference would be Twangy, and I enjoyed hearing your brief version of Sleepwalk with the help of the Bigsby.

@ForViewingOnly 7 жыл бұрын

Ah man, and I love the dedicated video you did on the Twangy set. Heaven!

@JayLeonardJ 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! They definitely have sizzle for days :)

@loveisrealdudes 7 жыл бұрын

Yes! I've been waiting for this one…

@andersonfuller 2 жыл бұрын

Bro I watched for the pickups as I’m building a tele but holy crap did you have me roped in with your playing. You are unreal.

@raybrodeur3886 5 жыл бұрын

Love the country twangy pups.Need more info PLEASE! I’d go see you play if you were around RI.GREAT PICKING!! Ray

@surfrby8876 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, I just built a blackguard tele and I'm not sure what I want to put in it, you're enthusiasm descriptions and playing was phenomenal , this may take a while, I liked them all 😳, thanks 👌

@nostrangefire90 5 жыл бұрын

do you do your own electronics/ wiring? I am interested in hearing other people's experience as I am looking at modding my tele.

@Michael-hp2pe 5 жыл бұрын

Damn dude, that guitar tone in the intro was awesome.

@daveparris8123 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I enjoyed and appreciated this video. Nice chops, too.

@Christopherjazzcat 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, you've got some killer chops. Respect!

@unhookedunhooked3219 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have just put a Dimarzio chopper T in my Hansen Tele. Game changer! For a covers band it gives you everything.

@JimmyRadloff 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review man. They all sounded really good. I'd personally lean towards the Bluesy set being that I like to play blues and it still has that classic tele sound.

@benmalone6139 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate this vid was a great help. I'm looking at a Jazzy set. I like it for blues and funk. Kudos

@bjoe74fm 3 жыл бұрын

great sound samples of different impedance in tele pickups, well done mate, cheers from oz

@lessamuelson 6 жыл бұрын

absolutely the best comparison demo. thanks so much

@JayLeonardJ 6 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it!

@dman9003 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet demo!.....thank u for the demonstration!

@chrismarx916 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing player, great understanding of sound. Your Tele video is a must see!

@garaughty 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial... awesome demos !

@TommyWashow 2 жыл бұрын

wow that is hands down the best playing during a tone demo ive ever heard wowowowow

@jimmycederborg8502 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Punchy would definitely be the set I would be going for. I'm actually looking for a set for a Squier Tele I just picked up.

@PieterJordaanWillem 5 жыл бұрын

Really good video and comparison. I would love to see you do the old strat vs tele vs lp kind of videos

@JoelWetzel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstrating the clean sets. I've noticed KZfaq guitarists often start with overdriven sounds and only get more distorted as their videos progress. That, and the posturing statements about their loudness and gigging, make videos like yours more appreciated. Peace.

@davewalker3070 4 жыл бұрын

That point made with punchy about cutting through a band I think great point never mentioned enough with pickups or amps sound etc , all of them sound very good my favorites are 1 the Twangy for great Tele sound , 2 Punchy , Jazz 3 and the blues set but I think could live with any of them . Yes great guitar playing sure adds to all Thanks !

@ColinStuart 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice, and informatory! Thanks

@VanKapeghian 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review, Jay! Here's some mods I just ordered parts for my G&L ASAT Bluesboy - Bigsby B5 and swapping out the Alnico humbucker in the neck with a Lollartron. Looking to get a little more surfy/Spaghetti Western love out of her :)

@nealixd.3011 5 жыл бұрын

Nice playing. Those pups do sound classic to their genres.

@BrenoBertassoni 7 ай бұрын

Great comparison and great video!

@bradh6185 5 жыл бұрын

Somehow, I need to achieve ALL these with my one Tele. Hehe. You're a beast, by the way.

@bflo5210 5 жыл бұрын

I think you just make everything sound awesome! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😂😂😂

@Falor99 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I loved this video. Just got a classicvibe BSB tele and possibly wanting to upgrade the neck pickup. this may help me make a decision.

@corneliuiftode1317 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Jay! Thx.!

@RRW276 7 жыл бұрын

LOVE that Blues set!

@jonmatthews4254 2 жыл бұрын

WOW to that playing, great vid.

@stratorarious 7 жыл бұрын

Another great vid J...I have to go with the spanky twang, although they all sound really good.

@bpabustan 7 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you, they all sound amazing.

@albertoramosjarero3407 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos! Good job, man!

@yuribillones5094 Жыл бұрын

Fuuuu... barely a minute in, and you remind the world why you're like the most exciting players to listen to! Astig! Pro - straight to the point. No fluff. Straight up ear goodness!

@bensdemosongs 5 жыл бұрын

Nice touch with the color grading.

@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison thank you!

@artgillespie162 6 жыл бұрын

Love the twangy set very much

@a.j.garrett9639 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than watching a demoer enjoy playing the guitar! That was great.

@ippotsk 4 жыл бұрын

This guy went through like 10 songs in 30 seconds at the end, amazing.

@HeySenatorArnold 6 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the jazz set. But if I was to put a set in my guitar it’d probably be the blues set. I really enjoy that sound when playing.

@EzyDzy85 3 жыл бұрын

Man I could listen to him play all day!

@byronofcalgary6985 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed - so many Classic Tele tones properly demo'd + explained - off to the 4 vids next - once you realize the Strat trem is a pain... you realize how many diff styles of Tele's there are - Standards and Customs and DeLuxes and Nashvilles and all in Thinlines - sold my strats except for a superb Kahler trem one and off to find a Tele

@fredthebasspro2256 4 жыл бұрын

Damn son, dude knows how to play! My vote: Jazzy ..surprising considering I came into this almost sure I would dig the Punchy one the most. Go figure? Sounded slick can't lie.

@Rogijimbex 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent playing! I have many Telecasters - all with slightly different sounds-making a choice of these four pickup combos more difficult because I first have to identify what's missing from the instrument sounds I have. Each demo led me to say - "yeh I could use that"...then the next demo and "yeh" again. So I'm more perplexed than clear on anything. However - first inkling is to go punchy. I think the added power would add an element to my Tele sound spectrum. Very preliminary thought however. Your playing makes me want to crawl into a hole and never come out. (40 years of string wrestling). Thanks for the video

@candidcook-up8865 2 жыл бұрын

Prob can't go wrong with any of these 400 dollar pickup sets.

@jimanderson1190 5 жыл бұрын

Nice playin’ and a ton of great info...

@PanamaJack666 5 жыл бұрын

Great player and great presenter. The high energy kept me wathhing! Love the enthusiasm - keep it up!

@donenzoworld-canada9460 2 ай бұрын

Panalo..astig..galing mo bro..good job..i kinda love to have different telecasters..thanks for this nice pick ups/guitar eviews..keep it up

@bjornchristiansson2827 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 I would choose the punchy because those fit my style of playing best ! I run the Seymour duncan qourter punder in my bridge on my 1962 Rosewood Ash body telecaster. It has high crisp tone and its must to beef it up. So there you have my choice 👌 Best regards from Scandinavia Sweden 🇸🇪

@jbert7289 4 жыл бұрын

I like them all. But my favorite may be the punchy 1st Jazz 2nd. I have a 87 mij squier tele with joe barden pickups. They give me all 4 of your tones. Cheers

@a.j.garrett9639 3 жыл бұрын

I liked those Twangers but I think you sold me on the Blues. Especially when you said Tube Screamer and fuzz. Nicely done! The Strat video was really good so I came back for the Tele. I think a Tele will be my first build. Those blues pups will be the voice.

@JayLeonardJ 3 жыл бұрын

Blues are great! Have fun with the build :)

@vertebralremains379 5 жыл бұрын

You are one HELL of a tele player!

@hydeane 13 күн бұрын

All nice sounding! Those Jazzy ones were nice and creamy for sure!

@diegocampos7341 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a 41 years old man from Argentina and i'm recently discovering the telecaster sound and country music. Man it's difficult. Wish had a teacher to learn that technic you use in the twangy.

@sawekziokowski7114 2 жыл бұрын

The jazz and punchy ones are so much what i want to go for.

@thesausage351 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I love to see all this love for Telecasters! I honestly can’t afford to buy Fenders, but I have an 8yo Squier in vintage butterscotch, which I’m putting pickups into it from a 2021 model Bullet Telecaster, and I have an Artist clone, which has dual humbuckers in it, and I’m building a Tele kit in zebra wood and using Tonerider Hot Classics, and I now have a thin line clone which I’ll probably eventually throw new pickups into. I’d really like to build a Nashville Tele with a tremolo bridge in a relic style, and I’d love to build a John 5 signature copy which uses the 3 humbuckers. One day I might be able to afford a Tele, I’d like an 80’s model in butterscotch, or blonde, but I’m a lefty so it won’t happen. I’m already planning out a build on a sea foam green vintage style with binding, and a bunch of trick parts, and probably a Strat neck, just for something different lol.

@headly21 2 жыл бұрын

Man, with all the piece-parts and supplies you're getting to build those other Tele clones, you can probably afford to buy one. Have you added up all the money you've spent on those builds? I'm on my second build now and just the cost of the raw ash body and the unfinished maple neck set me back about $300. Then there's all the finishing supplies (lacquer, sanding materials, etc.), the hardware, and the pickups.

@terriwinn6806 2 жыл бұрын

amazing video , thanks .

@franz82able 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and fantastic player

@jasonswitzer1748 9 ай бұрын

This is a GREAT video. The pickups all sound very different. I’d get the 52 Twang for originally Tele sounds and 51 Jazz for a second Tele to play… jazz. I like the Rock ones too, but I’d stick with a Strat for that kind of sound. Again… fantastic video (and killer playing man… super talented!). Edit: Holy moly, these are expensive pickups! They’re all $395 in October 2023. Yikes!

@AngelMartinez-qs3cf 6 жыл бұрын

I like the punchy pickups, for the hard rock stuff. I love my blues, don't get me wrong, but I play classic hard rock as well.

@jameshill2015 3 жыл бұрын

Was the last set "Punchy"..Seymores Quarter Pounders???

@mboyer68 3 жыл бұрын

Damn... you're an incredible player!!! Edit: I've watched this video a bunch of times now over a few day period. Jay is the best guitar player... that's it. He's just the best! His finger speed, the soul he puts into it, etc. Obviously i don't know how to properly evaluate a guitar player.. but to my ear, he's the best.

@tomfoolery2082 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Jay , ur makin me plum dizzy tryin to follow what ur doin . Hearinn likein those pups for sure .

@TTinari 2 жыл бұрын

That bluesy and punchy pickups are quintessential to teles, and brilliant. For me, though, has to be the jazzy. Especially with the clarity in the neck pickup.

@rofflestomp684 5 ай бұрын

Really nice man. You bring those pickups to life. It's all about the twang when it comes to the tele for me. I have plenty of guitars, but I have four sets of pickups for my tele. :) Pole magnets, bottom magnets, over wound and under wound at the bridge. Mine is cut for a P90 at the neck and the staple pickup rules. I hate muddy pickups, they go straight into the "not quite ready to throw them out" parts box.

@McDagger90 3 жыл бұрын

The top on that first telecaster is so beautiful

@hedgeyourbets 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work Jay! That Jazzy set is sweet.

@ericbergmueller2981 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sounds! Twangy and bright is good!

@gregrsvr3947 3 жыл бұрын

That is some playing...superb.

@jimyoung9262 5 жыл бұрын

You're a good player. Thanks for this video

@bobbyfrith5939 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay, great playing, great energy, great video! I was wondering what the bridge system was on the first guitar you were playing? the one with the bigsby. please let me know, thanks!