Tele Bridge in Strat - Magnum Opus

Finally, a Strat bridge pickup with the true sound of a Telecaster bridge pickup.  It's so good we make it under our "Magnum Opus" label.

This one is our fabulous AVn-60b Gen-2 Tele bridge model and it sounds incredible with
the extra MAGIC that Strat pickups can not produce.

Consider one of these for your project parts guitar for an eye catching, intriguing new look and ear catching bigger bolder bridge pickup sound.  You can always revert to the original Strat pickup but we are pretty sure, after experiencing our 55mm one, you won't want to.  This things sounds incredible ... guaranteed to put a huge smile on your face.

And here it is, the PERFECT Strat bridge pickup ....notice the perfect string-over-magnet alignments.
This one is our fabulous AVn-60b Gen-2 Tele bridge model and it sounds incredible with
the extra MAGIC that Strat pickups can not produce. 
 

Available in all our Zero-Hum Tele bridge models ..

• AVn-60b  Gen-2    (one hellava super twangy Tele sound and Zero-hum)
• AVn-48b  Gen-2    (two steps hotter than the 60b, think Dick Dale's "Misirlou")
• Impersonator 52b  Gen-2    (True vintage twang)
• Bridge Blaster  Gen-2    (Like the name says, it's a blast)
• Kick-in-the-Arse  Gen-2   (the sound of a raucous P-90)

We are calling it "The 55", not because of any year.  No, it's the 55mm magnet spread of a Tele bridge pickup, as distinct from the 52.5mm Strat model, not only aligns far better with the strings, it also improves the sound in quite a noticeable way.  Once you experience it you won't want to go back to 52.5mm.  The difference is so startling that we now make a Custom 55mm model with 2 mounting screws that are conducive to Strat pickguards (with a slight modification ... details below).

We have been contemplating this for years and we have finally taken the plunge.  Why?  For several good reasons.

1.  To get a True Tele sound in a Strat the 55mm magnet spread of a Tele pickup is needed.  Yes, that additional 2.5mm makes a huge difference.
2.  Strat bridge pickups with 52.5mm struggle with string-over-magnet alignment and really never win. This new 55mm provides perfect string-over-magnet alignment.
3.  Now our customers have yet another choice, and it's a double win.

That's the great news, now we have to explain the small modification that is required.  Tele bridge pickups are slightly bigger than Strats so the opening in the pickguard must be enlarged.  If you are a handyman you can file it to size with a round and a flat file and use sandpaper to smooth the edges.  Or, you can have a replacement pickguard made with a standard Tele bridge opening but which has 2 mounting screws. 

Routing and design templates and CNC files are available in the Technical Tab.

Like Tele bridge pickups there is no cover.  The top plate is always Black but the coils are bound with Black or White cotton string (your option).  We are considering a White top plate that matches our Strat covers that will have additional cost of around $20.  Ask us about it if you are considering this new and exciting model.

Signal chain requirements for best tone and dynamic performance:   Like any pickup it's not a bad idea to use a low capacitance cable to get the incredible performance of these pickups and hear all the nuances you and your guitar can muster.  Learn why here Any old cable won't do.