Zexcoil® Z-Series™ Tru-Gauge™ for Tele®

The Zexcoil Z-Series Tru-Gauge pickups are the most accurate to vintage specs of anything we make. Tru-Gauge bridge pickups for Tele utilize 42 and 43 gauge coil wire as appropriate and incorporate a standard copper plated steel baseplate to more closely mimic the response of conventional Tele pickups.

ZT51™

The ZT51 utilizes 43 gauge coil wire wherever possible to more closely mimic the response of the NoCaster and Broadcaster models that were indicative of the earliest Tele bridge pickups. This pickup utilizes the same wind levels as the ZMD5, and at around 3.9 H is in the same neighborhood as those coveted Tele pickups from the early 50s. The TV51 is almost humbucker hot, but with that distinctive Tele twang. Bridging those two worlds, this pickup can cover a lot of ground.

ZT59™

The TV59 utilizes 42 gauge coil wire wherever possible and the same wind levels as the ZVH5. At an output level of around 3.3 H, this pickup is modeled after the classic Tele models of the 50s and 60s, and is probably most representative of the response one thinks of when one thinks, “Tele”.

ZT65™

The TV65 utilizes the same coils as the ZV63. At an output level around 2.8 H, this pickup is modeled after the “Bakersfield” tones of the lower output models from the mid and late 60s. Extremely twangy and present, this is the go-to pickup for that classic country-rock tone.

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Please note:

• Please review the International Shipping page.

• Pickups may take 2-3 weeks before ready for shipment.

• Lefties are considered special orders and may take up to 3 weeks before ready for shipment.

• Z-Series pickups have their covers potted on. Removal will void the warranty.

• Cover color choice is presented at checkout.

• All of our pickups are made to order and with fixed cover (pickups potted in their covers) Z-Series/Z-Core models, orders placed will be built with covers selected at checkout and color changes will be subject to a $10 restock fee, $25.00 for a set of three.

Tele® Tru-Gauge Pickups