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Doppelgänger '67 Tele® Pickups

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Aged Poles & Hardware?

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Doppelgänger '67 Tele® Pickups

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Product Details

Bright, punchy and unmistakably Tele, the Doppelgänger ’67 is voiced after the leaner, more open sound of late-’60s Fender pickups.

The bridge uses a low-wind 42 AWG plain enamel coil with sand-cast Alnico 5 magnets for well-defined pick attack, tight low end, and twang for days. The neck uses 43 AWG plain enamel and a nickel-silver cover for excellent clarity and brightness while still keeping the warmth and roundness you want from a Tele neck pickup.

Together, the set has a slightly scooped midrange, strong string separation and a lively, dynamic feel. Wide open, they’re crisp and immediate. Roll the guitar volume back just a touch and they get sweeter, glassier and incredibly expressive.

The bridge has a modified vintage stagger for better balance with today’s plain-G string sets. Both pickups are scatter wound and lightly potted in a paraffin/beeswax blend. All Fatpups pickups are individually handcrafted in Trempealeau, Wisconsin USA using genuine period correct materials.

Overall: tight lows, airy mids, glassy highs, punchy attack, late '60s Tele tone

Options

Neck Covers - Plated covers feature polished finishes. All our metal covers are made in the USA from genuine nickel-silver. Raw nickel-silver covers are supplied unpolished and may exhibit surface scratches or handling marks.

Bridge String - Choose either a black hemp or natural cotton to be wrapped around the bridge pickup. Black was common for '50s era pickups and natural cotton was used in the '60s.

3-Wire Mod - The neck pickup will come equipped with a third wire (a dedicated ground wire for the metal cover) giving you the option to use a 4-way switch with both pickups in series.

Aged Poles - With this option, the Alnico rod magnets and mounting hardware are given an aged patina for a naturally worn appearance.

Specifications

BRIDGE: 5.8k, CCW, South Up
NECK: 6.3k, CW, North Up
BRIDGE BASEPLATE: Copper-Plated Steel
NECK COVER: Raw, Nickel, Chrome, or Gold
DCR TOLERANCE: ±5%
MAGNET GRADE: Alnico 5
MAGNET WIRE: Plain Enamel
BRIDGE STAGGER: Modified Vintage Stagger
HARDWARE: Mounting Screws & Rubber Tubing
LEAD WIRES: 22 AWG Push Back Cloth
POTTING: Paraffin and Beeswax

Handcrafted in the USA

Tone tested, built to last, and made from the finest materials available. Every guitar pickup is individually handcrafted and scatter wound with the utmost attention to detail. Completely committed to quality, incredible guitar tone, and most importantly your satisfaction!

About Me

Chris Larson

Mr. Fatpups

I'm Chris, and I've loved guitars for as long as I can remember. I got my first guitar when I was 13, over 30 years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. It wasn't long before I started taking them apart and tinkering with them. I even got myself into a little trouble once for completely disassembling my uncle's Strat. Oops!

Over the years, I've worn quite a few hats, working as a guitar teacher, electronics technician, chef, and eventually pickup maker. Through it all, one thing has never changed: my love for guitars and the endless pursuit of great tone.

Today, building pickups is my full-time profession, and I'm proud to be the sole owner and operator of Fatpups. Since 2015, I've handcrafted thousands of pickups for guitarists around the world, and I'm grateful to be doing something I genuinely love.

If you have any questions or there's anything I can help you with, I'd be happy to hear from you!

Inquiries, Repairs, & Custom Pickups

chris@fatpups.com