The Joe Barden Danny Gatton T-Style models are the models that Joe Barden first
offered. These innovative pickups created a new model of high-end replacement
pickups as opposed to those that were merely variations on established designs or
basic repair parts.
Originally designed for Danny Gatton (and with Danny testing every step of the
way) they have become the first choice of professional Tele™ players worldwide. The
tone of these pickups can be described as absolutely vintage in character, but with
greatly expanded fidelity. The lows, mids, and highs are all equal in strength,
eliminating the thin, or "tinny" sound that is often a problem with Tele-styled
guitars.
The T-Neck is remarkable in that it can be adjusted so that its output is
actually equal to the T-Bridge, thus solving the age-old Tele player's complaint:
huge output differences between the bridge and neck pickups. While these pickups can
be adjusted to greatly exceed the output level of stock pickups, the authentic Tele
twang and snap is maintained, and any kind of noise, be it hum, hiss, or squeal, is
completely eliminated.
The T-Bridge features our unique "staggered-blade" design, common to all Joe
Barden single coil sized bridge pickups, for balanced response on the outer strings.
These pickups are the best imaginable for the instrument that originally defined the
solid body electric guitar.
T-Style pickups fit standard Tele body routs and require no modifications to the
instrument. They utilize 4 conductor shielded cable to allow for any possible wiring
combination and are supplied with wiring diagrams and mounting hardware to
facilitate installation.
Tele and Telecaster are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments
Corporation.
Wiring Diagrams