Tone Specific Pickups: Which Set For My Tele

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 15. 06. 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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  • @guydude6546
    @guydude6546 Pƙed 5 lety +301

    Man, this guy right here is a PLAYER!

    • @keithjohnston5936
      @keithjohnston5936 Pƙed 2 lety

      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 Pƙed rokem

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

    • @snakedriver
      @snakedriver Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

      Shhh! Don't tell his boyfriend!

  • @It_is_now
    @It_is_now Pƙed 6 lety +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 Pƙed 5 lety +4

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

    • @johnjarmsen9754
      @johnjarmsen9754 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@quantametric good to know

  • @Tsudkyk
    @Tsudkyk Pƙed 2 lety +61

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

    • @JayLeonardJ
      @JayLeonardJ  Pƙed 2 lety +6

      Really appreciate it!

    • @bakkels
      @bakkels Pƙed rokem

      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 Pƙed rokem +6

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

  • @michaelmarine6593
    @michaelmarine6593 Pƙed 4 lety +149

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

    • @robbfrank4141
      @robbfrank4141 Pƙed 4 lety +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 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Awesomely talented no doubt

  • @philipp4025
    @philipp4025 Pƙed 5 lety +155

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

    • @aaronwilliams8600
      @aaronwilliams8600 Pƙed 4 lety +1

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

    • @jboneguitar
      @jboneguitar Pƙed 4 lety +2

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

    • @interruptor
      @interruptor Pƙed 4 lety +1

      He sounds normal at 0.75.

    • @chasefairchild8790
      @chasefairchild8790 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Dude he sounds plastered lol

    • @philipp4025
      @philipp4025 Pƙed 4 lety

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

  • @robertpierson8206
    @robertpierson8206 Pƙed 5 lety +20

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

  • @artgillespie162
    @artgillespie162 Pƙed 6 lety +70

    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 Pƙed 3 lety +3

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

  • @Smil3yxkai
    @Smil3yxkai Pƙed 5 lety +9

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

  • @1755ma
    @1755ma Pƙed 5 lety +5

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

  • @timgonzales25
    @timgonzales25 Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @ericbergmueller2981
    @ericbergmueller2981 Pƙed 3 lety +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.

  • @MegaJimako
    @MegaJimako Pƙed rokem +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 Pƙed 6 lety +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.

  • @allkeysjamtracks9439
    @allkeysjamtracks9439 Pƙed 6 lety +14

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

  • @theJourneynfc
    @theJourneynfc Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @monzo9999
    @monzo9999 Pƙed 5 lety +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

  • @c41tl6
    @c41tl6 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

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

  • @nostrangefire90
    @nostrangefire90 Pƙed 5 lety

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

  • @CarlosMontanez
    @CarlosMontanez Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @Christopherjazzcat
    @Christopherjazzcat Pƙed 5 lety +2

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

  • @andersonfuller
    @andersonfuller Pƙed 2 lety

    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.

  • @loveisrealdudes
    @loveisrealdudes Pƙed 6 lety +6

    Yes! I've been waiting for this one


  • @BreauxBobby
    @BreauxBobby Pƙed 5 lety +3

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

  • @andrewmannie234
    @andrewmannie234 Pƙed 3 lety +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.

  • @lessamuelson
    @lessamuelson Pƙed 6 lety +1

    absolutely the best comparison demo. thanks so much

  • @ericbergmueller2981
    @ericbergmueller2981 Pƙed 5 lety

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

  • @albertoramosjarero3407
    @albertoramosjarero3407 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks for your videos! Good job, man!

  • @yuribillones5094
    @yuribillones5094 Pƙed rokem

    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!

  • @ForViewingOnly
    @ForViewingOnly Pƙed 6 lety +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 Pƙed 6 lety +3

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

    • @JayLeonardJ
      @JayLeonardJ  Pƙed 6 lety +2

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

  • @shawnbell6392
    @shawnbell6392 Pƙed 3 lety

    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.

  • @dman9003
    @dman9003 Pƙed 4 lety

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

  • @daveparris8123
    @daveparris8123 Pƙed 4 lety

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

  • @Michael-hp2pe
    @Michael-hp2pe Pƙed 5 lety +4

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

  • @BrenoBertassoni
    @BrenoBertassoni Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Great comparison and great video!

  • @ippotsk
    @ippotsk Pƙed 3 lety +2

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

  • @ColinStuart
    @ColinStuart Pƙed 4 lety

    Very nice, and informatory! Thanks

  • @garaughty
    @garaughty Pƙed 5 lety

    Excellent tutorial... awesome demos !

  • @corneliuiftode1317
    @corneliuiftode1317 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    Great job Jay! Thx.!

  • @benjaminsnoize
    @benjaminsnoize Pƙed 6 lety +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

  • @TommyWashow
    @TommyWashow Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @jonmatthews4254
    @jonmatthews4254 Pƙed 2 lety

    WOW to that playing, great vid.

  • @chrismarx916
    @chrismarx916 Pƙed 5 lety +8

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

  • @a.j.garrett9639
    @a.j.garrett9639 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @unhookedunhooked3219
    @unhookedunhooked3219 Pƙed rokem

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

  • @bjoe74fm
    @bjoe74fm Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @artgillespie162
    @artgillespie162 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Love the twangy set very much

  • @bflo5210
    @bflo5210 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    I think you just make everything sound awesome! đŸ€˜đŸ»đŸ€˜đŸ»đŸ€˜đŸ»đŸ˜‚đŸ˜‚đŸ˜‚

  • @surfrby8876
    @surfrby8876 Pƙed 6 lety +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 Pƙed 5 lety

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

  • @agateenchantmentrockwizard5969

    Great comparison thank you!

  • @benmalone6139
    @benmalone6139 Pƙed 5 lety

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

  • @isaacinvang
    @isaacinvang Pƙed 5 lety +9

    You are a very happy man. I like your enthusiastic..

  • @EzyDzy85
    @EzyDzy85 Pƙed 3 lety

    Man I could listen to him play all day!

  • @RRW276
    @RRW276 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    LOVE that Blues set!

  • @nealixd.3011
    @nealixd.3011 Pƙed 5 lety

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

  • @bensdemosongs
    @bensdemosongs Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Nice touch with the color grading.

  • @ericsondmd
    @ericsondmd Pƙed 4 lety +22

    Only 90k views in 2 years?
    One of the few videos that let’s the playing do the talk.

    • @wheatpuff
      @wheatpuff Pƙed 4 lety

      Hell yeah, it's fantastic! This totally just speaks the language.

  • @raybrodeur3886
    @raybrodeur3886 Pƙed 5 lety +4

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

  • @johnfrench2843
    @johnfrench2843 Pƙed rokem

    Love watching this bloke play.

  • @terriwinn6806
    @terriwinn6806 Pƙed 2 lety

    amazing video , thanks .

  • @JimmyRadloff
    @JimmyRadloff Pƙed 4 lety +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.

  • @JoelWetzel
    @JoelWetzel Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thank you for demonstrating the clean sets. I've noticed CZcams 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.

  • @franz82able
    @franz82able Pƙed 4 lety

    Fantastic video and fantastic player

  • @jimmycederborg8502
    @jimmycederborg8502 Pƙed 5 lety

    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.

  • @gregrsvr3947
    @gregrsvr3947 Pƙed 3 lety

    That is some playing...superb.

  • @PieterJordaanWillem
    @PieterJordaanWillem Pƙed 4 lety +1

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

  • @jasonswitzer1748
    @jasonswitzer1748 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +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!

  • @PanamaJack666
    @PanamaJack666 Pƙed 5 lety +1

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

  • @ericbergmueller2981
    @ericbergmueller2981 Pƙed 3 lety

    Love the sounds! Twangy and bright is good!

  • @donenzoworld-canada9460
    @donenzoworld-canada9460 Pƙed měsĂ­cem +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

  • @bradh6185
    @bradh6185 Pƙed 5 lety +1

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

  • @alexandrebeauvilain6488
    @alexandrebeauvilain6488 Pƙed rokem

    great tele guy, straight to the point.

  • @vertebralremains379
    @vertebralremains379 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    You are one HELL of a tele player!

  • @brianb115
    @brianb115 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +1

    Jay got chops!!

  • @rofflestomp684
    @rofflestomp684 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    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.

  • @hedgeyourbets
    @hedgeyourbets Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Nice work Jay! That Jazzy set is sweet.

  • @brannonjones3668
    @brannonjones3668 Pƙed 2 lety

    Excellent!

  • @jimanderson1190
    @jimanderson1190 Pƙed 5 lety

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

  • @stratorarious
    @stratorarious Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Another great vid J...I have to go with the spanky twang, although they all sound really good.

    • @bpabustan
      @bpabustan Pƙed 6 lety

      I have to agree with you, they all sound amazing.

  • @davewalker3070
    @davewalker3070 Pƙed 4 lety

    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 !

  • @TranquilFire
    @TranquilFire Pƙed 3 lety

    Awesome vid man

  • @diegocampos7341
    @diegocampos7341 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I'm a 41 years old man from Argentina and i'm recently discovering the telecaster sound and country music. Man it's difficult. Wish had a teacher to learn that technic you use in the twangy.

  • @Falor99
    @Falor99 Pƙed 5 lety

    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.

  • @HeySenatorArnold
    @HeySenatorArnold Pƙed 6 lety +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.

  • @LenLochmiller
    @LenLochmiller Pƙed 4 lety

    Your video is the best reason ever to own 4 telecasters

  • @VanKapeghian
    @VanKapeghian Pƙed 4 lety

    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 :)

  • @jimyoung9262
    @jimyoung9262 Pƙed 5 lety

    You're a good player. Thanks for this video

  • @sawekziokowski7114
    @sawekziokowski7114 Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @bweags4194
    @bweags4194 Pƙed 6 lety +2

    The twangy bigsby is so gorgeous

  • @McDagger90
    @McDagger90 Pƙed 3 lety

    The top on that first telecaster is so beautiful

  • @acrowsnestview6621
    @acrowsnestview6621 Pƙed 3 lety

    Man I love your energy!!!!!!

  • @bobbyfrith5939
    @bobbyfrith5939 Pƙed 3 lety

    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!

  • @BigIronTexas
    @BigIronTexas Pƙed 3 lety

    Wow, what a great video

  • @wheatpuff
    @wheatpuff Pƙed 4 lety

    I love this. Awesome.

  • @fredthebasspro2256
    @fredthebasspro2256 Pƙed 4 lety +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.

  • @captainfuture9055
    @captainfuture9055 Pƙed 3 lety

    Hi Jay Leonard, thx for all your content I really enjoy it đŸ€—. Tone Specific pickup are not in my budget. What would be an alternative for you personally with your playing and sound style?

  • @bjornchristiansson2827
    @bjornchristiansson2827 Pƙed rokem +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 🇾đŸ‡Ș

  • @cjdearmas
    @cjdearmas Pƙed 6 lety

    That was awesome!

  • @Mujcanal
    @Mujcanal Pƙed 2 lety

    Jaycaster ! I will wait for this guitar

  • @nenadgovedarovic9983
    @nenadgovedarovic9983 Pƙed 4 lety

    Excellent player and tone