Charlie Christian Pickup & Vintage Broadcaster Telecaster Pickup Set: Classic Tone for Blues and Jazz
The Charlie Christian Neck Pickup is a modern classic, made famous by the legendary guitarist himself. This pickup has become a go-to choice for jazz and blues players, delivering a clear, articulate response with a warm, rounded sound that shines in those genres. While not traditionally a high-gain pickup, the Charlie Christian excels at capturing the sweet spot on the "edge of breakup," where it responds beautifully to your dynamics without losing its smooth, expressive tone.
Crafted with spec-correct AWG 38 wire, the Charlie Christian pickup boasts a lower DC resistance, providing a warmer, fuller sound with a healthy output that is closer to a P90 than a typical single-coil. Whether you're playing clean or just on the verge of overdrive, it brings out the best in every note, making it perfect for soulful blues riffs and elegant jazz lines.
This set comes paired with our Vintage Broadcaster Telecaster Bridge Pickup, which has been slightly overwound to match the output of the Charlie Christian neck pickup. Together, they form a perfectly balanced set that brings out the rich, dynamic tones of both pickups — from the warm, creamy neck sound to the bright, cutting bridge tone. The Telecaster bridge pickup stays true to the vintage Broadcaster design while offering a bit more warmth and character, making it a perfect complement to the Charlie Christian in the neck position.
For players who want the complete package, we also offer routing templates and custom pickguards for the Charlie Christian pickup in our shop, ensuring that you can retrofit the set to your very own telecaster.
Specifications
- Magnets: Alnico 2 N / Alnico 3 B
- Wire: AWG 38 N / AWG 43 B
- Lead wire: Vintage push-back wire.
- Potting: Fully-, flash- or unpotted upon request.
- Output Neck: 3.1k
- Output Bridge: 10k
