he Dyna-Tele gets some of the look and flavor of the 50’s Gretsch Dynasonic pickups and a classic Tele neck pickup. The Dyna-Tele features an open top design with slightly protruding Alnico 5 magnets, and a shielded nickel silver side cover, with extended magnet length out the bottom, similar to the Dynasonic. This produces a bright, clear and twangy neck tone. The Dyna-Tele is hand wound to approx. 5.6K with 42 gauge Formvar wire (different from the thicker 38 gauge used on the larger bobbins of the Dynasonic) to give the pickup a warm, woody tonality in a smaller platform. Overall expect a neck pickup that is a mix of Gretsch and Fender while being uniquely O.C. Duff.
If you are looking for something different without re-routing or making the leap to larger single coils or humbuckers, the Dyna-Tele is a solid choice. Sounds great alone and gives glorious “pucker” in the in between position. Pairs well with a Fifty-Fifty bridge pickup, Buckaroo or Fillmore.
Ned Wels –
I always loved the original DeArmond Dynatrons that were a standard fixture on early 50s Gretsch guitars….they had a unique sound as heard in the work of Cliff Gallup and Duane Eddy. Making what is essentially a Tele rhythm pickup sized Dynatron is a genius idea on Owen’s part and for those of us who aren’t fans of the insipid stock Fender front pickups, this is a great alternative 🤗
I paired mine with a Buckaroo bridge pickup and with both of them on together, the tone is outstanding. As always, sound is such a subjective thing but if you’re looking for a a louder, cleaner front Tele pickup this would be well worth considering….. thanks again Owen! 🙏
Tony –
I’m enjoying all of the pickups that I have purchased from you. It is
very hard to say which is my favorite; whichever one I happen to be
playing seems like the best at that moment, until I pick up another
one and discover some new tonal nuances.
The main things that I like about your pickups is how authoritative
they all sound. I can really make a musical statement with just a few
well chosen notes. The other thing is how well they respond to
picking dynamics and also seem to accurately portray the different
types of wood in each guitar, particularly the fingerboard.
Anyway, keep up the good work and I hope your business continues to prosper!
Chris –
Holy smokes the Dyna-Half&half combo I just got from you is so good! I’m going to have to replace all my pickups now.. and I have several Teles…Thanks again!
Joel Dowdy –
My first set up of OC Duff pickups were the 63 Buckeroos. The 2nd set were the 55/56 White Guards. My 3rd was the plankster bridge pickup. Now my fourth is the Dyna Neck. Every pickup Owen has sent me has been fantastic. I really love my 63-neck pickup for the pretty tone it has but wanted to try out the Dyna. Oh man this thing is amazing!! It’s got the old school Gretsch thing on its own. In the middle position with the 63 Buckaroo Bridge it definitely has that “Puck” which I just love!! I Love twangy, bright, and grit and this does it!!