Another twist on a classic design. This pickup is modeled after some of the earliest Plank’casters. It can go from smooth and dignified to rude and unrefined, depending on your mood. .195 Alnico III flat pole magnets, wound to 9.5K with 43 gauge Plain Enamel wire. The output of this pickup isn’t as high as the resistance numbers would suggest, although it is on the hot side of things. The result is a tone that is distinctly edgier, more vibrant, and a tad darker than stock Telecaster bridge pickups.
Great for thicker, sharper leads and cutting rhythms – this pickup really has a pleasant “edge” to the treble frequencies, and offers new harmonic dimensions for lead work. Cleans up nicely though for more sophisticated settings. Mates up nicely with the Big Boy neck pickup.
Redd Volkaert uses this model exclusively along with the Big Boy neck pickup.
Blake Miller –
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for making such a quality pickup. I recently received a guitar from Mark Wright at Wright Mind Musical Instruments and he recommended I use your pickups. I am so glad I listened! These are incredible. I am using the “Plankster” and “Big Boy”. The way they are voiced is so inspiring to play. Hands down my favorite pickups I have played in a long time! Thank you!
Vangelis –
After a month of waiting ( I live overseas), everything arrived, I installed the Big Boy neck and Buckaroo ’63 Tele pickups — and wow, huge difference. The sound is much cleaner, fuller, and more responsive, with a character I just didn’t had before.
I honestly didn’t expect such a noticeable upgrade, but they’ve really brought the guitar to life.
Big thanks to O.C. Duff for the pickups, the help and support—well worth the wait. Very pleased with them.
Thank you!