What would a Tele bridge
pickup sound like if it had the same EQ as a vintage PAF? If you’re a
Tele player and you think this is an interesting question, we have the
answer: it’s the Area Hot T Bridge. Because it has the classic Tele
6-magnet configuration, it’s not simply a PAF reduced to Tele size. The
sound is more detailed and controlled. The plain strings both sing and
sting, and the wound strings have a dynamic quality that’s halfway
between a humbucker and a P90. The Area Hot T Bridge uses Alnico 2
magnets like our other Area models, and works well with either 250K or
500K controls.
Like the Area T, the Area Hot T Bridge has
outstanding dynamic range, and it responds instantly to changes in pick
attack and volume. It's also very sensitive to string distance. The
volume is high when the pickup is close to the strings, but can be
reduced by backing the Area T Bridge away. String-pull is not a problem
with the same Alnico 2 magnets that are standard on the Area T. 250K
is the recommended control value, but higher values like 500K all
around or a 250K volume and the 1 Megohm EP1202 can add some twang to
the basic tone.
Recommended For: Standard Tele bridge position.
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Alnico 2
Resistance: 9.33 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2009
Color: Black
