1951 Jazz Tele Set

Description

Legendary Jazz Tele Tone

If you’re the type of player who believes the Telecaster isn’t limited to twang—but can be warm, rich, and expressive enough for jazz—then you’re the type of player we built these for.

If you know that the right pickups can turn even the brightest Tele into a smooth, soulful instrument, then welcome in. You’ve found your pickups.

Obsession of Tone

The early “pre-Tele” pickups from 1950–51 were different from what came after. Bigger, warmer, more dynamic—they carried a depth that later designs lost. That unique voice became the foundation for our Jazz Tele design.

“Those ‘pre-Teles’ were bigger-sounding, warmer, and more dynamic than what came after—making them the perfect starting point for our Jazz Tele design.”

— Randall Van Dyke (Founder, ToneSpec)

The 1951 Jazzy Tele Set captures that rare warmth while keeping articulation intact. It’s the set that makes a Tele just as comfortable comping jazz chords as cutting through a mix.

This isn’t production. This is obsession—turned into tone.

Focus on Pro Tone

ToneSpec pickups aren’t just about chasing the past—they’re about giving players a reliable voice that works across genres.

-Trusted by Grammy-winning composers

-Played by first-call session pros

-Built for players that demand the best for their music

And when you hear it from the pros and builders, it’s undeniable:

“Randall, you’re a genius. Those Jazz Teles in an import Tele sound as good as my vintage Tele—but the feel of your pickups is actually better. Just incredible.”
— Mike Severson (Guitarist)

“Warmest Tele pickups I’ve ever used. Great for jazz or taming an overly bright guitar. Highly recommended.”
— John Lackner (Guitar Builder)

Passion of Perfection

Capturing warmth without mud takes precision.

-Made to Vintage Standards, calibrated for clarity and roundness.

-Proprietary Aged Alnico magnets voiced for smooth highs and full lows.

-Every set tested under ToneSpec’s environmental protocol—temperature and humidity cycles—so they perform consistently in any setting.

If you’re the kind of player who values tone that breathes and flows—you’ll feel it instantly.

Vintage Jazz Tele Tone without Vintage Prices

Original pre-Tele pickups from 1951 are museum pieces—rare, fragile, and nearly impossible to gig with. This set gives you that warm, expressive voice—for a fraction of vintage, backed with a lifetime warranty.

And now they’re yours—if you’re ready to upgrade from average to elite.

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Act fast—ToneSpec Sets are built in small batches and don’t stay in stock long.