Blackguard Tele® Series - 68 Stagger tele
Based on player requests for Telecaster® tones from specific eras and backed up by meticulous research, the Blackguard Tele® Series is a collection of four classic Tele® sets ranging from the original 'blackguard' Teles® of 1950 through to later 1968 models.
Grey bottomed flatwork, smaller diameter magnets and a much lighter wind characterise this early CBS era Tele® set. The brightest and most focused of the four sets in the series, the '68 Stagger coils have serious bite in the high-end with an extremely percussive tone and lively dynamic. The matched wind of 42AWG bridge and 43AWG plain enamel neck is absolutely perfect for rosewood board Teles®, producing a tight and ferocious tone.
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Bare Knuckle PickupsApplications
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Blues, Country, Jazz, Funk, Indie, Pop, Britpop, Classic Rock.
Suitability
The Flat '50 and Flat '52 set are well suited to maple boards or any application that requires extra output and a fatter tone. The '55 and '68 Stagger sets are best suited rosewood board Teles or any Tele that would benefit extra cut in the highs.
Specification
- Position: Bridge
- DC Resistance: 5.8 kΩ
- Magnet: Alnico 5
- Position: Neck
- DC Resistance: 6.9 kΩ
- Magnet: Alnico 5
Blackguard Tele® Series - 68 Stagger tele options
- Stock wound or RWRP neck coil.
- Chrome plated deep drawn brass neck covers.
- Black / gold plated / nickel plated nickel silver neck covers.
- Separate ground wire on the neck cover for use with 4 way Tele switch.