The Telecaster is known for a simple to use platform and great tone. The 1952 model Telecaster replacement pickups will take your Tele to the next level with unparalleled clarity and versatility. 

The formula for the 1952 model is the result of many years working on Telecasters. Some of the old ones really sounded special and had great mojo, while others, not so much. Identification of what makes a great vintage pickup sound so great is one-thing, to figure out how to reproduce it is a lofty goal that many have found to be quite elusive. Many players consider the 1952 Model to be the best replacement Tele pickups made.  More than a few players have gone go so far to say they are as good or better than the original vintage pickups from the 50’s and 60’s.

Virgil Arlo 1952 Telecaster pickup set is not an exact replica of a certain pickup from a certain year as the originals did vary, rather the set is a reproduction of the best sounding pickups from the vintage era. You will find that they are very touch-sensitive, which is a lost art these days. The neck is very clear, with a round bass notes and nice smooth highs and it won’t distort too quickly like many Tele neck pickups. The bridge pickup is very clear and can really cut through the mix with a soft attack and round bass. Best of all, the clarity and articulation will stay together should you choose to distort. They work great with different tone-woods, amps and pedals. These pickups will change the way you look at your Tele and the way you use it to express your musical vision.  

Why pay thousands of dollars for a set of the original vintage pickups? The Virgil Arlo 1952 Model Tele replacement set is considered by many to sound as good or even better than the originals from the 1950's.

Ever wonder what a real vintage set of Telecaster pickups sounded like when they were brand new?  Get these pickups and find out!

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Hayley's Music - 940-692-3904

Red Circle Guitars - 253-666-3343

Watchtower Guitars - 845-249-9928

Rick Kelly's Carmine Street Guitars - 212-691-8400

Rudy Pensa's Guitar Shop in NYC - 212-625-2557

Rudy's Music Scarsdale Location - 914-725-0120

 

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Sound Clips & Reviews

Testimonials

"Mr. Arlo makes Incredible Pickups! Over the years, I've played a lot of different pickups & the Virgil Arlo's are the best. The best by far!"

-Mike Gallaher, Legendary Guitarist - Joe Cocker, Leon Russell.

"I've tried all of the more expensive pickups. The Arlo's sound amazing. I can't say enough good things about them. Now I'm wondering if there's not some proprietary technique that only Virgil Arlo knows to make pickups that sound this good"

-Hadden Sayers, Blues Recording Artist. Also lends his chops to Ruthie Foster (Grammy Nominated Recording Artist). 

"Beautiful Sounding Pickups! Don't waste your time buying vintage pickups for thousands of dollars. Just buy these & You will be right there with'em."

-Dani Robinson, Guitarist - Billy Cox Experience (Plays & Sings the Jimi Hendrix parts).

"I am absolutely LOVING the pickups! Now I need to get another set of pickups for my Gibson 335 & my next Tele & Strat builds."

-Brett Garsed, Legendary Session Player, Recording Artist & Guitar Techniques Instructor

"My Virgil Arlo pickups sound fantastic. It is hard to stop jamming & get down to learning my new song. The Humbucker is so smooth and clean and the bridge just sings like a bird. Sounds great in the middle position too."

-Richard McRae, Legendary Guitarist for George Strait 

"I went to a Session right after getting my Arlo's installed. My Guitar sounded so good, the Engineer asked "what are you doing different". I told him, I just got a set of Virgil Arlo Pickups. I love the tone of these pickups."

-Pat Buchanan, Legendary Session Guitarist in Nashville w/ 1000's of credits including Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Hall & Oates, Trace Adkins, Cameo, Cyndi Lauper, Amy Grant & Ray Davies (the Kinks)

Mr. Arlo Knows What He's Doing and has been doing it for a long time. Let me tell you, this is the best upgrade I've made to a Guitar that I can remember.  

Steve Ouimette, Composer/Artist/Producer - Credits include Guitar Hero, Alice Cooper

They are so close (to my 1956 Strat), it's really hard to tell the difference... I think they're the best Strat Pickups made.

-Allen Hinds, Recording Artist, Session Legend, Guitar Techniques Contributor & Musicians Institute Instructor

I'm just amazed how good these pickups sound...For the first time in my life...All the notes on the neck are just the right balance.

-Leonardo Amuedo, Virtuoso Guitarist- Chris Botti, Ivan Lins, Blood Sweat, Tears.

Mr. Arlo's pickups sound pretty amazing. I'm stoked to finally have them in my guitar. I highly recommend these.

-Bennett Lewis, Guitarist - Maren Morris

These pickups sound amazing...I feel like I'm playing an old PAF....They fixed this guitar (1967 Gibson ES-335)

-Ford Thurston, Nashville based Guitarist/Lead Guitarist for Randy Houser

 

Order from a Dealer

Skip the 2 month wait for pickups by contacting one of our Dealers.

A-Z Guitars 317-565-2588

Hayley's Music - 940-692-3904

Rick Kelly's Carmine Street Guitars - 212-691-8400

Rudy Pensa's Guitar Shop in NYC - 212-625-2557

Rudy's Music Scarsdale Location - 914-725-0120

DEALERS OUTSIDE OF THE USA

IMPORTANT UPDATES

December 2, 2019 - The winder known as Virgil Arlo has retired from winding pickups as of late 2019. His last sets will finish final testing in early 2020. This webpage will remain for informational purposes. 

October 21, 2020 - We still check the e-mail here just in the event of the almost non-existent warranty issue. Prices for used sets has really shot up since he retired from winding. You may might consider contacting Tone Specific Pickups. They make pickups of equal quality & there has been a long relationship between Virgil Arlo & Tone Specific. For more information, please visit. www.ToneSpecific.com