Fender Custom Shop Red Hot Telecaster Pickups Set of 2

The Fender Custom Shop Red Hot Telecaster Pickup Set takes classic Tele tone and turns up the heat. Overwound for higher output and extra aggression, this calibrated neck and bridge pair delivers searing mids, crisp top end and the unmistakable snap and clarity that Tele players rely on. If you want your Tele to hit your amp harder, break up sooner and still clean up beautifully from the volume control, these pickups are built to do exactly that.

Voiced by the Fender Custom Shop, Red Hot Telecaster pickups combine different magnet types in each position for a perfectly balanced set. The bridge pickup uses punchy alnico 5 magnets for tight lows and cutting presence, while the neck pickup switches to sweeter alnico 2 for a warmer, more vocal response. Together they give you everything from gritty country twang and bluesy bite to classic rock crunch, all with that familiar Tele character intact.

Construction is as traditional as it comes, with fibre bobbins, enamel-coated wire and cloth-covered leads for a period-correct look and feel. Flush-mount polepieces provide smooth string-to-string balance, while wax potting keeps unwanted feedback under control when you crank the gain. Whether you are upgrading a workhorse Tele or hot-rodding a new build, this set offers a straightforward drop-in route to bigger, bolder Fender tone.

Designed and made in the USA, the Red Hot Telecaster set is ideal for players who love the feel and response of a vintage-style Tele but need more output and midrange authority to cut through modern mixes. Plug in, roll the volume wide open and let your amp sing.

Overwound for Scorching Output

Both pickups are overwound to deliver a hotter signal that hits the front of your amp harder. This means earlier breakup, more sustain and a thicker, more assertive voice, while still retaining the fast attack and articulation that make a Telecaster so responsive under the fingers.

Custom Magnet Mix for Perfect Balance

The bridge pickup features alnico 5 magnets for focused lows, enhanced dynamics and plenty of high-end sizzle, helping your leads and rhythm parts cut through a busy band mix. In the neck, alnico 2 magnets provide a softer attack and rich, musical midrange, ideal for warm chords, soulful lines and smooth, singing solos.

Vintage-style Construction with Modern Reliability

Enamel-coated magnet wire, fibre bobbins and cloth-covered leads deliver a classic Fender look and a warm, mid-forward tonal character. At the same time, wax potting helps to control microphonic feedback, so you can use higher gain settings and louder stage volumes with greater confidence.

Classic Tele Clarity with Extra Bite

Flush-mount polepieces ensure even output across all strings, giving you consistent clarity whether you are playing open chords or intricate lead lines. The result is a set that keeps the unmistakable Telecaster snap and definition, but with added bark and presence that make it ideal for rock, blues, country and beyond.

• Overwound Hot Output Design - A hotter wind on both pickups increases output and pushes your amp into natural overdrive more easily, giving you thicker tones, more sustain and a more aggressive edge without sacrificing note definition.
• Alnico 5 Bridge and Alnico 2 Neck Magnets - The bridge pickup uses alnico 5 for tight lows, strong attack and bright, cutting highs, while the neck pickup uses alnico 2 for a smoother, warmer response, creating a versatile set that covers everything from sparkling cleans to gritty leads.
• Enamel-coated Wire and Fibre Bobbins - Traditional materials such as enamel-coated magnet wire and fibre bobbins contribute to a warm, harmonically rich voice with enhanced midrange presence, while also delivering an authentic vintage-style appearance inside your control cavity.
• Wax Potted with Flush-mount Polepieces - Wax potting helps suppress unwanted microphonic feedback at higher volumes, and flush-mount polepieces promote smooth string-to-string balance, so your chords stay clear and your single notes remain even across the fretboard.

General

• Series: Custom Shop
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Black and Chrome
• Cover Colour: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
• Country of Origin: USA

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Output: Hot
• Magnet Type: Neck: Alnico 2; Bridge: Alnico 5
• Magnet Wire: Enamel-coated
• Lead Wire: Cloth-covered
• Pole Pieces: Flush-mount
• Bobbin Material: Fibre
• DC Resistance: Neck: 8.55k; Bridge: 12.66k
• Inductance: Neck: 3.8H; Bridge: 6.94H

Miscellaneous

• Installation Hardware: Included