Fender Tex-Mex Hot Tele Pickup Set
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A More Powerful Tex-Mex, Still in the Tele Spirit
From the Tex-Mex series, this set is designed for those who love the vintage Telecaster character but want a bit more bite and push through the amp. More overwound than the classic Tex-Mex version, it maintains articulation and snap while adding extra presence that helps it stand out in a mix, whether in rehearsal or studio.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Fender Tex-Mex Hot Tele is aimed at blues, rock, country, and garage guitarists who want to push into overdrive more easily without losing the Tele "twang." At the bridge, you get a sharp attack and forward mids for cutting riffs and licks. At the neck, the tone remains singing, defined, and warm-ideal for round rhythms and expressive leads.
Design and Sonic Specifics
The overwound bridge pickup (8.7K, 4.6 H) delivers a tighter focus, more midrange punch, and a natural grain-perfect for making the amp "work." The neck pickup (6.5K, 2.59 H), with its chrome cover, retains the expected warmth and clarity of a Tele. The Alnico 5 magnets ensure a clear response and excellent feel under the fingers, while the polysol-coated winding wire and plastic bobbins guarantee solid reliability for regular stage use.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Active | Winding | simple |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle, bridge, set |
| Instrument | Tele | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
| Model Name | Tex-Mex Hot Telecaster Pickups Set | Pole Pieces | flush-mount |
| Series | Tex-Mex | Cover Color | Neck: chrome; Bridge: none |
| Style | Vintage-Style | Connection Wire | vinyl-coated |
| Tone | "Hot" | DC Resistance | Neck 6.5K; Bridge 8.7K |
| Magnet Type | Alnico 5 | Inductance | Neck 2.59 H; Bridge 4.6 H |
| Winding Wire | polysol-coated | Advantages | overwound for higher output and enhanced mids |
| Bobbins Material | plastic | Accessories | mounting screws and hardware included |
Questions frequently asked
Are the Fender Tex-Mex Hot Tele pickups suitable for a Telecaster?
This set is designed for a Tele-style guitar and includes a neck pickup as well as a bridge pickup. The screws and mounting hardware are included.
What tone do the Fender Tex-Mex Hot Telecaster Pickups Set deliver?
The overwound bridge pickup measures 8.7 kΩ and 4.6 H, featuring enhanced mids and a sharp attack. The neck pickup at 6.5 kΩ provides a warm and clear response thanks to its chrome cover.
Which styles can be played with this Tele pickup set?
This configuration is suited for blues, rock, country, and garage genres. The higher output from the bridge pickup facilitates overdrive while preserving the Tele twang.
What magnets are used in the Tex-Mex Hot Tele pickups?
Both pickups use Alnico 5 magnets with staggered pole pieces. The winding wire has polysol insulation and the coils are made of plastic.
Does the set include a neck pickup and a bridge pickup?
The configuration includes both neck and bridge positions. The bridge pickup is uncovered, while the neck pickup has a chrome cover. The connection wires are vinyl coated.



