ToneShaper Cayenne Pickup Set, Telecaster

Vintage Bite. Modern Value. No Compromises Great Tele tone shouldn’t have to cost a fortune — and with the Cayenne Telecaster Pickups, it doesn’t. These pickups capture the sparkle, twang, and punch of classic vintage sets, delivering lively, expressive tone at a price that makes sense. Built Right — In Korea, Not Cut-Rate We have these made for us in Korea by a builder who knows pickups inside and out. Don’t mistake “import” for “inferior” — these are crafted with the same materials, specs, and construction details used by top U.S. makers. We’ve been dealers for the best — Lollar, Fralin, Duncan, Suhr, Grosh, Van Zandt, Fender — and we can tell you with confidence: these Cayenne pickups hold their own. Sound Our friend Dave Scott put these through their paces, and the results speak for themselves: Clear, articulate highs that shimmer without getting harsh A full, rounded low end that stays tight under gain Balanced mids that give your Tele that unmistakable “snap and spank” Slightly overwound for extra body and presence Whether you’re chasing Bakersfield twang or modern country rock grit, these pickups deliver. Here's the long version of the video at left, for those who want to take a deeper dive: Specs 42 AWG copper magnet wire Vulcanized fiber flatwork for true vintage feel Alnico 5 magnets for clarity, punch, and balance Cloth-covered leads for ease of use RWRP bridge pickup for hum-canceling in middle position Hotter bridge pickup for a well-balanced set Flat poles like the original Broadcaster bridge pickup Metal baseplate (bridge) for focused vintage-inspired tone Chrome cover (neck) protects the coil and shields against noise DC resistance (bridge) 7.4k DC resistance (neck) 7.3k Every set is hand-checked here in Florida before shipping, and packaged with care so they arrive ready to install and inspire. The Bottom Line If you’ve been eyeing boutique Tele pickups but don’t want to drop $250 or more, these are the smart choice. The Cayenne Telecaster Pickups deliver authentic vintage tone, classic looks, and real value — no compromises, just great sound.