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I want to pickup some decent hum cancelling single coils for the bridge and neck on my Telecaster. I'd like to order them ASAP so any recommendations? I have researched Kinmans and they look nice but I wanted to see if there was anything less than $226 for the pair. But if Kinman is the way to go should I get the 60's Custom, the Broadcaster, or a mixed set? Any thoughts?

Have you tried less expensive noise-cancelling tele pickups and been let down?

Also, do you want noise-cancelling in all positions? You could get a RWRP tele neck pickup, so you can get hum-cancelling with both on, but still have true singles...just a thought. I've found that shielding the hell out of all cavities (and making sure the bridge is tied into that, etc) is noise-free enough for me. But that's just me!

To be honest I haven't tried anything other than the stock pups on there yet. This is my first time changing out pickups on a guitar so I am willing to spend a little extra to be sure I do it right the first time.

And yes, ideally I'd like noise cancelling in all positions if possible. I'd rather not have to route out the pickguard to throw in humbucker... plus I like the sound of the single coils. Just a bit too much hum for me. And I don't play too much noisy/metaly stuff so in those quieter moments (my "s" is sticking... that sucks) I could do without the hum.

I put the Lace sensor tele set in my Baja recently, and I like them. I also changed the tone cap to .022 uF and the pots to 500k linear. I though the stock pickups with the 250k pots and .05 uF cap sounded like muffled dick.

http://www.amazon.com/Lace-Tele-Plus-Pa ... ensor+tele

Just another option to consider, I guess.

I removed the "Need a Quick Answer" from the title. I admit I was a bit intoxicated when I started the thread and wanted to order pickups ASAP. Yeah, I'm okay with waiting. So, anyone else have any recommendations, maybe sound clips or examples of what the pups sound like? I know I'll be happy with whatever I pick up for my Tele but I figure I should weigh my options so I don't second guess my purchase. The little bit of OCD in me.

I've heard good things about the Bill Lawrence Wilde noise free singles - http://wildepickups.com/Wilde_Bill_s_NF_Singles.html. They don't cost an arm and a leg either - under $100 for a set.

Just obsessively researching... has anyone used the DiMarzio Area T 615 bridge and Area T neck pickups before? Any reviews on those?

bongoben wrote:Just obsessively researching... has anyone used the DiMarzio Area T 615 bridge and Area T neck pickups before? Any reviews on those?

I've read mixed reviews on almost all pickups ever. Haha!
But I wouldn't hesitate to give the Dimarzios a try. In fact, they'd be the first pickups I'd try if I were looking for noise-cancelling tele pickups. In my small experience with Dimarzio, they know their shit and are building great pickups.

bongoben wrote:Just obsessively researching... has anyone used the DiMarzio Area T 615 bridge and Area T neck pickups before? Any reviews on those?

i have them in one of my telecasters and i'm very happy with them. they are quite and do have the tele spank for sure. responsive and clean.

Alright, thanks to both of you (and everyone else you posted or sent me tips). I'll be ordering the pair of DiMarzios for my first hum-cancelling trial.