“It was such an honor to meet you, Randall. I've been using your pickups for all my gigs for years now. They are the warmest and most expressive pickups I've ever used, and they cut the mix every night, every gig, and every session. Amazing work, buddy.”
— Lefty Ferguson (Nashville session/touring pro)“I've struggled with Teles for my entire career, but these are truly the best Telecaster pickups I've ever played, even better than the vintage Teles I've owned. These pickups changed my life.”
— Mike Gallaher (Guitarist, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker)“Pro level tone is what it is all about and it is an honor to build these. Players with good ears hear the difference right away and we cannot wait to hear your reaction to your improved tone.”
— Randall Van Dyke (ToneSpec Founder)Pro-Level Tele Pickups
Our Core Series, often called the Genius Series by our most devoted customers, is headlined by the 1950 Deluxe Tele Set. Inspired by an exceptional pair of early pre Tele pickups, the 1950 Deluxe set is big, bold, warm sounding, and always cuts the mix the way a real Tele should. Many professional guitarists consider it the best Telecaster set ever made, it is no wonder this set is the top choice among our pro guitarist clientele.
Some players focus on a single style. Others keep multiple guitars on hand for genre specific tones. That is exactly who we designed the Blues, Jazz, Twang, and Punch Tele sets for. These sets quickly solve real world tone problems. If your guitar is too bright, choose the Blues or Jazz set. If your guitar is lacking top end, go with the Punch or Twang set.
1950 Deluxe Tele Set
Our flagship model and the foundation of pro level Tele tone. Inspired by an extraordinary set of early pre Tele pickups, these are big, bold, warm, incredibly touch sensitive and have seemingly endless sustain. They cut the mix without ever becoming harsh. Many professionals consider these the best Telecaster pickups available today.
1955 Blues Tele Set
Created for players who are fighting excessive brightness or thinness. The Blues Set adds warmth, roundness, and vocal midrange while preserving clarity. Ideal for taming sharp bridges and making a Tele feel full without losing its character.
1951 Jazz Tele Set
The smoothest and warmest Tele set we make. Focused mids, sweet highs, and a touch of natural compression give you an expressive and fluid response that jazz, soul, and R and B players depend on. Excellent for overly bright or underweight guitars.
1952 Twang Tele Set
Designed for clarity, shimmer, and classic Tele style snap without the icepick effect. The Twang Set delivers top end sweetness, fast attack, and outstanding string separation. Excellent for guitars that sound dark or muddy.
1971 Punch Tele Set
Built for players who want more authority, projection, and note weight. Punch adds a tighter low end, stronger harmonic content, and crisp highs. Perfect for rock, funk, blues, metal, americana, and modern country players who want their Tele to hit harder without losing its unmistakable identity.