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product_id: 12728067
title: "Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele Pickups"
brand: "fender"
price: "$451.59"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fender"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/12728067-fender-custom-shop-twisted-tele-pickups
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Hot high-output single-coil set Quiet, no line noise Tailored neck & bridge bobbins Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele Pickups

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** $451.59
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your Tele’s tone — don’t just play, own the stage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele Pickups by fender
- **How much does it cost?** $451.59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12728067-fender-custom-shop-twisted-tele-pickups)

## Best For

- fender enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fender brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** Includes chrome neck cover and installation hardware for seamless, pro-level installation.
- • **Noise-Free Performance:** Designed to eliminate hum and line noise, perfect for clean and distorted tones alike.
- • **Stage-Ready Versatility:** From blues to southern rock, these pickups deliver thick, bright, and dynamic sound that commands attention.
- • **Sonic Precision Engineering:** Neck pickup’s taller bobbin + shorter bridge bobbin deliver distinct, rich tones for each position.
- • **Strat Sparkle Meets Tele Twang:** Hot output pickups blend classic Telecaster grit with shimmering Stratocaster clarity.

## Overview

Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele Pickups are a premium single-coil set engineered for Telecasters, featuring position-specific bobbin designs that enhance tonal clarity and output. With included chrome neck cover and installation hardware, these pickups deliver a noiseless, high-output sound blending Telecaster grit with Stratocaster sparkle, ideal for professional musicians seeking versatile, stage-ready performance.

## Description

Fender Twisted Tele pickups deliver hot high-output Telecaster guitar tone with a dash of sparkling Stratocaster guitar character. Each pickup is tailored to its position (neck and bridge) to achieve its individual sonic character. The neck pickup's taller bobbin is designed to accommodate more windings, combined with a slightly shorter bridge pickup bobbin for dark full-bodied midrange.

Review: Ok, is it worth it? It depends.... - I just bought a new 2020 MIM Telecaster Player series from Guitar Center (Traded in an older sunburst MIM Tele that just did not feel and sound right.) The new Telecaster was a beautiful sea foam color and play-ability was great. The tones from the pickups were better than any of the other Tele's they had (even the made in USA ones) Just had to have it. When I got it home I found that the Bridge pickup lacked the sparkle, tone and sustain qualities of my early 90's MIJ Telecaster. After a lot of research and asking around I ended up getting this set of pickups. The neck pickup was great and was a very usable pickup. (More so than the neck pickup in my MIJ) The bridge pickup has a great clean tone with plenty of sparkle and spank. I used the new guitar for a gig last weekend and did not have to switch back to my MIJ mid show because the new guitar with the new pickups was "Getting the job done, and then some". Definitely made the new MIM Tele shine. Is it worth the hefty price tag? Hard to say as I have not been able to compare it to other less expensive pickups. All I can say is that they were quiet (no line noise) and sounded great at low clean volumes and distorted going thru a Ratt pedal. Would I buy it again? Probably. I have to say that I came away from that gig not disappointed at all with the tone and reaction of the new pickups....
Review: They're a little hot, not too much. - Just the right amount of too much. The neck pickup sounds really good, crisp, clean and full. The bridge pickup has a thicker sound, kinda chunk but still plenty bright, and a little distorted, though I do have it adjusted kinda high. These pickups nail the southern rock / blues tone pretty well though. I installed these at the same time as the Hot Rod bridge, and now my Player II Tele has a whole new sound, much fuller, less piercing.

## Features

- Single-coil Pickup Set f Telecasters with Chrome Neck Pickup Cover
- Included Installation Hardware

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00B5LDWL2 |
| Back Material | Maple Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #54,654 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #658 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Body Material | Nickel |
| Color Name | Black (bridge), Nickel (neck) |
| Connector Type | 3-conductor 1/4" (6.35mm) jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (106) |
| Date First Available | January 25, 2013 |
| Fretboard Material | Maple Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Telescaster |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item model number | 0992215000 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Neck Material Type | Nickel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.42 x 7.48 x 3.54 inches |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | Set |
| String Gauge | 0.010 - 0.046 |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Top Material | Maple Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Maple Wood
- **Body Material:** Nickel
- **Brand:** Fender
- **Color:** Black (bridge), Nickel (neck)
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Maple Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S-S
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Nickel
- **String Material Type:** Nickel
- **Top Material Type:** Maple Wood

## Images

![Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele Pickups - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vZcMSE8kL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the neck pickup has 3 wires? Why?**
A: I believe it does it's been a while since I installed them you just run the 3rd wire to ground to ground out the cover although I have heard of the ability to run alternate wiring options.

**Q: Lots of people say the neck is strat-like. But does it still sound like a tele? I already have a strat.**
A: Mine does.  My guitar was a week old when I added these.  Sounds great.  FYI - extra wire on neck pickup is a ground (2 grounds 1 hot)

**Q: Is the bridge pickup the broadcaster on this pack?**
A: No, it's a Twisted Tele bridge pickup. It's hotter than a Broadcaster and has staggered pole pieces. We don't currently sell a Broadcaster pickup.

**Q: which ones for an authentic Thinline sound?**
A: first find a authentic 1972 thinline then remove the pups. you have reached your destination, ding!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ok, is it worth it? It depends....
*by S***E on February 23, 2020*

I just bought a new 2020 MIM Telecaster Player series from Guitar Center (Traded in an older sunburst MIM Tele that just did not feel and sound right.) The new Telecaster was a beautiful sea foam color and play-ability was great. The tones from the pickups were better than any of the other Tele's they had (even the made in USA ones) Just had to have it. When I got it home I found that the Bridge pickup lacked the sparkle, tone and sustain qualities of my early 90's MIJ Telecaster. After a lot of research and asking around I ended up getting this set of pickups. The neck pickup was great and was a very usable pickup. (More so than the neck pickup in my MIJ) The bridge pickup has a great clean tone with plenty of sparkle and spank. I used the new guitar for a gig last weekend and did not have to switch back to my MIJ mid show because the new guitar with the new pickups was "Getting the job done, and then some". Definitely made the new MIM Tele shine. Is it worth the hefty price tag? Hard to say as I have not been able to compare it to other less expensive pickups. All I can say is that they were quiet (no line noise) and sounded great at low clean volumes and distorted going thru a Ratt pedal. Would I buy it again? Probably. I have to say that I came away from that gig not disappointed at all with the tone and reaction of the new pickups....

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They're a little hot, not too much.
*by G***S on February 26, 2025*

Just the right amount of too much. The neck pickup sounds really good, crisp, clean and full. The bridge pickup has a thicker sound, kinda chunk but still plenty bright, and a little distorted, though I do have it adjusted kinda high. These pickups nail the southern rock / blues tone pretty well though. I installed these at the same time as the Hot Rod bridge, and now my Player II Tele has a whole new sound, much fuller, less piercing.

### ⭐ used or counterfeit pickups
*by J***Y on June 14, 2025*

Pickup was either used and returned, then sold to me, or it is a fake in an old OEM box. either way this is not legit!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele Pickups
- LOVIMAG Copper Foil Tape (2inch X 33 FT) with Conductive Adhesive for Guitar and EMI Shielding, Crafts, Electrical Repairs, Grounding, Adhesive Tape.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*