Detail 01
Bridge and neck set, SS
Both positions replaced at once, so the two pickups are balanced against each other in the middle setting.
Product detailSKU #1292606661220
JBE Pickups(Barden) Danny Gatton T-Style Tele Pickup Set Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A drop-in Telecaster pickup set voiced to Danny Gatton's specification. For Tele players chasing a hum-free bridge tone with more output than vintage single-coils.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tele players who want single-coil bite without 60-cycle hum
- Country and rockabilly styles that lean on bridge twang
- Upgrading a stock Tele without routing or body changes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players happy with true vintage-spec output and looseness
- Anyone with a non-Tele body rout — these fit Tele shapes
- Budget upgrades; this costs more than many complete guitars
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
Telecaster format
Bridge pickup mounts to the Tele bridge plate, neck pickup to the pickguard or body. Standard Tele routs only.
Detail 03
Black covers
Neck cover reads black rather than chrome, which changes the guitar's look noticeably from stock.
Detail 04
Signature Gatton voicing
Tuned to a specific player's tone rather than a generic vintage curve. Sits hotter and tighter than stock Tele pickups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required, or budget for a tech to do the install
- 02Pots, capacitor, switch, and wire are not part of a pickup set
- 03Higher output may need pickup height reset to balance with your amp
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my Telecaster without modification?
They are built to Tele dimensions, so a standard bridge plate and neck rout should accept them. Check your guitar's routs if it is a non-standard build.
02Are these noiseless?
The design targets single-coil tone without the hum, which is the reason players choose this set over standard single-coils.
03Do I get the same tone as a stock Tele?
No. These are voiced to a signature specification with more output, so expect a tighter, hotter version of Tele character rather than a vintage copy.
04Can I install these myself?
If you can solder to pot casings and lugs cleanly, yes. Otherwise a tech install typically runs an hour of shop time.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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