Bare Knuckle Blackguard Tele Series Flat '50 Pickup - Bridge/Neck Set

Bare Knuckle Blackguard Tele Series Flat '50 Pickups - Bridge/Neck Set with Aged Nickel Cover

The Bare Knuckle Blackguard Tele Series Flat '50s has a simply massive sound. Chunky bottom-end and snarling mids create a throaty tone with excellent natural sustain that can really push a tube amp hard. Scatter-wound by hand with 43AWG plain enamel wire on both bridge and neck, these coils are pure Broadcaster heaven. This is the hottest of the four Blackguard Tele Series, with thicker zinc plated steel baseplate, flat profile magnets, and authentic vintage 'flat top' deep-drawn brass cover. The Flat '50s set is well suited to maple boards or any application that requires extra output and a fatter tone.

Based on player requests for Telecaster tones from specific eras and backed up by meticulous research, the Blackguard Tele Series is a collection of four classic Tele sets ranging from the original 'blackguard' Teles of 1950 through to later 1968 models.

All specifications of our Bare Knuckle pick-ups were carefully chosen by Washington Music Center experts in conjunction with the builders at Bare Knuckle to bring you the widest selection of look, feel, and tone.

SPECIFICATIONS

Bridge

• DC Resistance: 10.6 kΩ 
• Magnet: Alnico 5

Neck

• DC Resistance: 6.8 kΩ 
• Magnet: Alnico 5

Best Applications

• Blues
• Country
• Jazz
• Funk
• Indie
• Pop
• Britpop
• Classic Rock

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Since 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.

Our team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.

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