Tone Specific Pickups: Which Set For My Tele

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • Tone Specific is an American pickup company that winds out of their workshop in California. Today, I'll look at their 4 main models of Telecaster style pickups.
    0:00 Introduction
    0:58 Tone Specific 1952 Twang Telecaster Set
    3:35 Tone Specific 1955 Blues Telecaster Set
    5:53 Tone Specific 1951 Jazz Telecaster Set
    9:09 Tone Specific 1971 Punchy Telecaster Set
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 571

  • @guydude6546
    @guydude6546 5 років тому +303

    Man, this guy right here is a PLAYER!

    • @keithjohnston5936
      @keithjohnston5936 2 роки тому

      He is an impressive player. I’d like to hear him say more by playing less. Too much flash is like too much spice.

    • @johnfrench2843
      @johnfrench2843 Рік тому

      Ha ha, I want him to shred MORE with that beautiful clean tone

    • @snakedriver
      @snakedriver 5 місяців тому

      Shhh! Don't tell his boyfriend!

  • @It_is_now
    @It_is_now 6 років тому +226

    The Energy I get from watching this video is overwhelming, I have to pause and take 30 seconds rest every 2 minutes

    • @quantametric
      @quantametric 5 років тому +4

      This guy is like a steam roller... too much energy for me personally.

    • @johnjarmsen9754
      @johnjarmsen9754 5 років тому +1

      @@quantametric good to know

  • @Tsudkyk
    @Tsudkyk 2 роки тому +62

    Jay is the perfect combination of well spoken, straight to the point, informative and an excellent player. Wow.

    • @JayLeonardJ
      @JayLeonardJ  2 роки тому +6

      Really appreciate it!

    • @bakkels
      @bakkels Рік тому

      If I might elaborate on that: Jay is the perfect combination of well spoken, straight to the point, informative and an excellent player and actor hired to sell this particular brand of pickups. Wow.
      I like to swap pickups every once in a while for fun. Nothing, not one single little thing in the intricacies of R&D development of pickups should ever warrant a price like this. From a business point of view, I kind of respect it tbh: just ask a crazy price and a bunch of people will believe it's _gotta_ be worth it, right?

  • @dustdevilz4771
    @dustdevilz4771 Рік тому +6

    Twangy and surf is why I bought a Telecaster. I grew up with those sounds…Thanks for the great demos.

  • @robertpierson8206
    @robertpierson8206 5 років тому +20

    Dude! You rock! Great playing! You really understand the slight differences in sound and know how to break them all down very well!

  • @Smil3yxkai
    @Smil3yxkai 5 років тому +9

    Thank you for taking the time to put this up, it's very helpful and your playing is phenomenal!

  • @timgonzales25
    @timgonzales25 2 роки тому +1

    Wow. Best product demo playing I’ve ever heard. Seriously. Not just skill, but entertaining, informative, and to the point.

  • @ericbergmueller2981
    @ericbergmueller2981 3 роки тому +1

    I came back to this. I just love the way you play! About to build a Tele copy with students at school as they complete their projects.

  • @michaelmarine6593
    @michaelmarine6593 4 роки тому +152

    Dude, you don't need to be selling pickups, you need to be filling auditoriums.

    • @robbfrank4141
      @robbfrank4141 4 роки тому +14

      im sure he does both as most working musicians do, piecing together their living. the idea of the "rockstar" who only makes his living playing in a band you recognize by name, is virtually dead. seems like a pretty killer session guy

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 3 роки тому +1

      Awesomely talented no doubt

  • @1755ma
    @1755ma 5 років тому +6

    Love your energy, expertise and enthusiasm. Great review. You're an awesome player! Beautiful tones.

  • @artgillespie162
    @artgillespie162 6 років тому +72

    They all sound amazing and that mainly is because of your great playing. You could make a toilet seat with strings sound good

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 3 роки тому +3

      I know, it doesn’t matter what he plays, he is an absolute wizard

  • @theJourneynfc
    @theJourneynfc 3 роки тому

    love that you actually enjoy what you are playing. that makes the review way more useful.. real. thanks :)

  • @monzo9999
    @monzo9999 5 років тому +4

    I like the curly maple on the first tele you've played, thanks for demoing these I've been looking for a good set of PUPS to upgrade my mim 50's tele

  • @allkeysjamtracks9439
    @allkeysjamtracks9439 6 років тому +14

    That first tele is gorgeous. I love the look of Bigsbys on a tele.

  • @MegaJimako
    @MegaJimako Рік тому +4

    If I was selling pickups, you'd be the one I'd want to demo them. Super nice personality, crazy playing and technique, very fun. Knowing the tones, priceless. I am a new builder and will definitely consider Tone Specific.

  • @bpabustan
    @bpabustan 6 років тому +38

    I love that in between position of the jazz set. It's close to a strat. Perfect for funk and the 80s West Coast pop/soul a la David Pack/ James Ingram.

  • @andersonfuller
    @andersonfuller 2 роки тому

    Bro I watched for the pickups as I’m building a tele but holy crap did you have me roped in with your playing. You are unreal.

  • @CarlosMontanez
    @CarlosMontanez 2 роки тому +1

    I really liked the Jazzy. Love those tones. Thank you for the examples.

  • @shawnbell6392
    @shawnbell6392 3 роки тому

    I got what was at the time called something like their Country for Tele set and have never looked back. Whatever they have created now has got to be great as well. Thanks Jay.

  • @BrenoBertassoni
    @BrenoBertassoni 6 місяців тому

    Great comparison and great video!

  • @andrewmannie234
    @andrewmannie234 3 роки тому +6

    I really liked the punchy set...I am just starting out my journey and starting it on a Tele copy that will require new pickups as I advance. I'm mostly a Classic Rock/Blues Rock/ Southern Rock fan, so I think the punchy or blues sets are more in my wheelhouse. This video really has helped me with what I may be looking for in the future. Thanks.

  • @nostrangefire90
    @nostrangefire90 5 років тому

    Sick picking dude! I have been looking to mod out my tele and this video was a great help! Keep up the dope content!

  • @loveisrealdudes
    @loveisrealdudes 6 років тому +6

    Yes! I've been waiting for this one…

  • @jonmatthews4254
    @jonmatthews4254 2 роки тому

    WOW to that playing, great vid.

  • @daveparris8123
    @daveparris8123 4 роки тому

    Thank you, I enjoyed and appreciated this video. Nice chops, too.

  • @dman9003
    @dman9003 4 роки тому

    Sweet demo!.....thank u for the demonstration!

  • @ericbergmueller2981
    @ericbergmueller2981 5 років тому

    I love the way you play. I'm looking at building a Tele kit, and decorating it with antique advertising.

  • @Christopherjazzcat
    @Christopherjazzcat 5 років тому +2

    Dude, you've got some killer chops. Respect!

  • @BreauxBobby
    @BreauxBobby 5 років тому +3

    He’s a monsta! Wow. Impressive! Love his playing and energy.

  • @unhookedunhooked3219
    @unhookedunhooked3219 Рік тому

    Great video. I have just put a Dimarzio chopper T in my Hansen Tele. Game changer! For a covers band it gives you everything.

  • @benjaminsnoize
    @benjaminsnoize 6 років тому +3

    I'm putting the tele together right now , Ash body, Rosewood neck.. I played mainly Progressive heavy stuff but I love the cleanliness ofbguitar-amp... and it found through 30 years and change of playing that I like lower output pickups I use Bill Lawrence for years and when you measure them there are below there sometimes 10 ohms and less, Dime bag knew ;) great video gonna view the others now.....so many choices

  • @ColinStuart
    @ColinStuart 5 років тому

    Very nice, and informatory! Thanks

  • @c41tl6
    @c41tl6 6 місяців тому +2

    this guy is nuts , that’s triple harmonic to mimic the sleepwalk slide guitar was insane at 2:50

  • @garaughty
    @garaughty 5 років тому

    Excellent tutorial... awesome demos !

  • @lessamuelson
    @lessamuelson 6 років тому +1

    absolutely the best comparison demo. thanks so much

  • @albertoramosjarero3407
    @albertoramosjarero3407 Рік тому

    Thanks for your videos! Good job, man!

  • @philipp4025
    @philipp4025 5 років тому +155

    set speed to 0.5 to make him sound and look like he just returned from a pretty wild pub crawl

    • @aaronwilliams8600
      @aaronwilliams8600 4 роки тому +1

      LMFAO! I had to set it to 0.25 just to be able to see his fingers moving.

    • @jboneguitar
      @jboneguitar 4 роки тому +2

      Holy Crap. I just did that and busted a gut! I didn't even know you could.

    • @interruptor
      @interruptor 4 роки тому +1

      He sounds normal at 0.75.

    • @chasefairchild8790
      @chasefairchild8790 4 роки тому +1

      Dude he sounds plastered lol

    • @philipp4025
      @philipp4025 4 роки тому

      @@chasefairchild8790 the only thing missing is him giggling for no reason at all

  • @yuribillones5094
    @yuribillones5094 Рік тому

    Fuuuu... barely a minute in, and you remind the world why you're like the most exciting players to listen to! Astig! Pro - straight to the point. No fluff. Straight up ear goodness!

  • @corneliuiftode1317
    @corneliuiftode1317 6 років тому +1

    Great job Jay! Thx.!

  • @terriwinn6806
    @terriwinn6806 2 роки тому

    amazing video , thanks .

  • @TommyWashow
    @TommyWashow 2 роки тому

    wow that is hands down the best playing during a tone demo ive ever heard wowowowow

  • @bjoe74fm
    @bjoe74fm 3 роки тому

    great sound samples of different impedance in tele pickups, well done mate, cheers from oz

  • @franz82able
    @franz82able 4 роки тому

    Fantastic video and fantastic player

  • @Michael-hp2pe
    @Michael-hp2pe 5 років тому +4

    Damn dude, that guitar tone in the intro was awesome.

  • @donenzoworld-canada9460
    @donenzoworld-canada9460 Місяць тому +1

    Panalo..astig..galing mo bro..good job..i kinda love to have different telecasters..thanks for this nice pick ups/guitar eviews..keep it up

  • @benmalone6139
    @benmalone6139 5 років тому

    Thanks mate this vid was a great help. I'm looking at a Jazzy set. I like it for blues and funk. Kudos

  • @agateenchantmentrockwizard5969
    @agateenchantmentrockwizard5969 2 роки тому

    Great comparison thank you!

  • @bflo5210
    @bflo5210 5 років тому +2

    I think you just make everything sound awesome! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😂😂😂

  • @TranquilFire
    @TranquilFire 4 роки тому

    Awesome vid man

  • @RRW276
    @RRW276 6 років тому +3

    LOVE that Blues set!

  • @raybrodeur3886
    @raybrodeur3886 5 років тому +4

    Love the country twangy pups.Need more info PLEASE!
    I’d go see you play if you were around RI.GREAT PICKING!! Ray

  • @brannonjones3668
    @brannonjones3668 2 роки тому

    Excellent!

  • @nealixd.3011
    @nealixd.3011 5 років тому

    Nice playing. Those pups do sound classic to their genres.

  • @JimmyRadloff
    @JimmyRadloff 4 роки тому +2

    Nice review man. They all sounded really good. I'd personally lean towards the Bluesy set being that I like to play blues and it still has that classic tele sound.

  • @alexandrebeauvilain6488
    @alexandrebeauvilain6488 Рік тому

    great tele guy, straight to the point.

  • @a.j.garrett9639
    @a.j.garrett9639 3 роки тому

    Nothing better than watching a demoer enjoy playing the guitar!
    That was great.

  • @ForViewingOnly
    @ForViewingOnly 6 років тому +9

    Great series of videos Jay, thanks. I always enjoy watching you play a Tele. My preference would be Twangy, and I enjoyed hearing your brief version of Sleepwalk with the help of the Bigsby.

    • @ForViewingOnly
      @ForViewingOnly 6 років тому +3

      Ah man, and I love the dedicated video you did on the Twangy set. Heaven!

    • @JayLeonardJ
      @JayLeonardJ  6 років тому +2

      Thanks so much! They definitely have sizzle for days :)

  • @JoelWetzel
    @JoelWetzel 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for demonstrating the clean sets. I've noticed UA-cam guitarists often start with overdriven sounds and only get more distorted as their videos progress. That, and the posturing statements about their loudness and gigging, make videos like yours more appreciated. Peace.

  • @artgillespie162
    @artgillespie162 6 років тому +3

    Love the twangy set very much

  • @jimanderson1190
    @jimanderson1190 5 років тому

    Nice playin’ and a ton of great info...

  • @rofflestomp684
    @rofflestomp684 4 місяці тому

    Really nice man. You bring those pickups to life. It's all about the twang when it comes to the tele for me. I have plenty of guitars, but I have four sets of pickups for my tele. :) Pole magnets, bottom magnets, over wound and under wound at the bridge. Mine is cut for a P90 at the neck and the staple pickup rules. I hate muddy pickups, they go straight into the "not quite ready to throw them out" parts box.

  • @BigIronTexas
    @BigIronTexas 3 роки тому

    Wow, what a great video

  • @davewalker3070
    @davewalker3070 4 роки тому

    That point made with punchy about cutting through a band I think great point never mentioned enough with pickups or amps sound etc , all of them sound very good my favorites are 1 the Twangy for great Tele sound , 2 Punchy , Jazz 3 and the blues set but I think could live with any of them . Yes great guitar playing sure adds to all Thanks !

  • @cjdearmas
    @cjdearmas 6 років тому

    That was awesome!

  • @bensdemosongs
    @bensdemosongs 5 років тому +2

    Nice touch with the color grading.

  • @gregrsvr3947
    @gregrsvr3947 3 роки тому

    That is some playing...superb.

  • @surfrby8876
    @surfrby8876 6 років тому +2

    Great video, I just built a blackguard tele and I'm not sure what I want to put in it, you're enthusiasm descriptions and playing was phenomenal , this may take a while, I liked them all 😳, thanks 👌

    • @nostrangefire90
      @nostrangefire90 5 років тому

      do you do your own electronics/ wiring? I am interested in hearing other people's experience as I am looking at modding my tele.

  • @PieterJordaanWillem
    @PieterJordaanWillem 4 роки тому +1

    Really good video and comparison. I would love to see you do the old strat vs tele vs lp kind of videos

  • @jimmycederborg8502
    @jimmycederborg8502 5 років тому

    Great video man. Punchy would definitely be the set I would be going for. I'm actually looking for a set for a Squier Tele I just picked up.

  • @Falor99
    @Falor99 5 років тому

    Wow I loved this video. Just got a classicvibe BSB tele and possibly wanting to upgrade the neck pickup. this may help me make a decision.

  • @EzyDzy85
    @EzyDzy85 3 роки тому

    Man I could listen to him play all day!

  • @wheatpuff
    @wheatpuff 4 роки тому

    I love this. Awesome.

  • @bradh6185
    @bradh6185 5 років тому +1

    Somehow, I need to achieve ALL these with my one Tele. Hehe. You're a beast, by the way.

  • @VanKapeghian
    @VanKapeghian 4 роки тому

    Awesome review, Jay! Here's some mods I just ordered parts for my G&L ASAT Bluesboy - Bigsby B5 and swapping out the Alnico humbucker in the neck with a Lollartron. Looking to get a little more surfy/Spaghetti Western love out of her :)

  • @chrismarx916
    @chrismarx916 5 років тому +8

    Amazing player, great understanding of sound. Your Tele video is a must see!

  • @ericbergmueller2981
    @ericbergmueller2981 3 роки тому

    Love the sounds! Twangy and bright is good!

  • @Mujcanal
    @Mujcanal 2 роки тому

    Jaycaster ! I will wait for this guitar

  • @PanamaJack666
    @PanamaJack666 5 років тому +1

    Great player and great presenter. The high energy kept me wathhing! Love the enthusiasm - keep it up!

  • @johnfrench2843
    @johnfrench2843 Рік тому

    Love watching this bloke play.

  • @bjornchristiansson2827
    @bjornchristiansson2827 Рік тому +1

    Great video 👍
    I would choose the punchy because those fit my style of playing best !
    I run the Seymour duncan qourter punder in my bridge on my 1962 Rosewood Ash body telecaster. It has high crisp tone and its must to beef it up.
    So there you have my choice 👌
    Best regards from Scandinavia Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @ippotsk
    @ippotsk 3 роки тому +2

    This guy went through like 10 songs in 30 seconds at the end, amazing.

  • @hedgeyourbets
    @hedgeyourbets 6 років тому +3

    Nice work Jay! That Jazzy set is sweet.

  • @jimyoung9262
    @jimyoung9262 5 років тому

    You're a good player. Thanks for this video

  • @TTinari
    @TTinari 2 роки тому

    That bluesy and punchy pickups are quintessential to teles, and brilliant. For me, though, has to be the jazzy. Especially with the clarity in the neck pickup.

  • @vertebralremains379
    @vertebralremains379 5 років тому +3

    You are one HELL of a tele player!

  • @jasonswitzer1748
    @jasonswitzer1748 8 місяців тому +2

    This is a GREAT video. The pickups all sound very different. I’d get the 52 Twang for originally Tele sounds and 51 Jazz for a second Tele to play… jazz. I like the Rock ones too, but I’d stick with a Strat for that kind of sound. Again… fantastic video (and killer playing man… super talented!).
    Edit: Holy moly, these are expensive pickups! They’re all $395 in October 2023. Yikes!

  • @DogDaze66
    @DogDaze66 5 років тому

    Awesome licks

  • @McDagger90
    @McDagger90 3 роки тому

    The top on that first telecaster is so beautiful

  • @fredthebasspro2256
    @fredthebasspro2256 4 роки тому +4

    Damn son, dude knows how to play! My vote: Jazzy ..surprising considering I came into this almost sure I would dig the Punchy one the most. Go figure? Sounded slick can't lie.

  • @TheRisingSun
    @TheRisingSun 4 роки тому

    Wow, I did not expect that playing

  • @bobbyfrith5939
    @bobbyfrith5939 3 роки тому

    Hey Jay, great playing, great energy, great video! I was wondering what the bridge system was on the first guitar you were playing? the one with the bigsby. please let me know, thanks!

  • @nenadgovedarovic9983
    @nenadgovedarovic9983 4 роки тому

    Excellent player and tone

  • @bweags4194
    @bweags4194 6 років тому +2

    The twangy bigsby is so gorgeous

  • @sawekziokowski7114
    @sawekziokowski7114 2 роки тому +1

    The jazz and punchy ones are so much what i want to go for.

  • @acrowsnestview6621
    @acrowsnestview6621 3 роки тому

    Man I love your energy!!!!!!

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 3 роки тому

      Awesome talent too

  • @a.j.garrett9639
    @a.j.garrett9639 3 роки тому

    I liked those Twangers but I think you sold me on the Blues.
    Especially when you said Tube Screamer and fuzz.
    Nicely done!
    The Strat video was really good so I came back for the Tele.
    I think a Tele will be my first build. Those blues pups will be the voice.

    • @JayLeonardJ
      @JayLeonardJ  3 роки тому

      Blues are great! Have fun with the build :)

  • @jbert7289
    @jbert7289 4 роки тому

    I like them all. But my favorite may be the punchy 1st Jazz 2nd.
    I have a 87 mij squier tele with joe barden pickups. They give me all 4 of your tones. Cheers

  • @HeySenatorArnold
    @HeySenatorArnold 6 років тому +3

    I love the sound of the jazz set. But if I was to put a set in my guitar it’d probably be the blues set. I really enjoy that sound when playing.

  • @tomfoolery2082
    @tomfoolery2082 4 роки тому

    Mr Jay , ur makin me plum dizzy tryin to follow what ur doin . Hearinn likein those pups for sure .

  • @LenLochmiller
    @LenLochmiller 4 роки тому

    Your video is the best reason ever to own 4 telecasters