Ron Ellis Standard Tele Neck + 52T Bridge (Authorized Dealer)

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The Ron Ellis Standard Tele Neck + 52T Bridge set pairs one of Ron’s most balanced and articulate Tele neck pickups with his celebrated 52T bridge, creating a combination that captures the unmistakable character of an exceptional early Telecaster while adding the dimensionality, touch sensitivity, and harmonic complexity that define Ron Ellis designs.

The Standard Tele neck delivers a warm, open voice without the dark or compressed qualities often associated with traditional Tele neck pickups. Notes remain clear and vocal with excellent detail and an almost acoustic-like openness. Paired with the 52T bridge, the set develops a beautifully balanced response that feels vintage-inspired yet remarkably alive under the hands.

The 52T bridge has become a favorite among players looking for the essence of an outstanding early 1950s Tele bridge pickup. It delivers the snap, authority, and immediacy expected from a great blackguard-style pickup, but with greater nuance and dynamic response. The lows stay tight and focused, mids remain full and expressive, and the highs carry plenty of presence without harshness or ice-pick top end.

Together, the combination offers exceptional balance across all three switch positions. The middle position produces a wide and airy quality with outstanding harmonic complexity, while the individual pickups retain their own distinct personalities. Clean tones remain rich and detailed, while overdriven sounds preserve note separation and touch sensitivity.

Like all Ron Ellis pickups, this set responds less like a static component and more like an extension of the player, rewarding subtle changes in pick attack and volume control adjustments.

Specifications

• Hand-wound by Ron Ellis in California
• Ron Ellis Standard Tele Neck + 52T Bridge Set
• Traditional Telecaster neck and bridge configuration
• Standard Tele neck pickup
• 52T bridge pickup
• Vintage-inspired early 1950s Telecaster voicing
• Open and articulate neck response with enhanced clarity
• Tight, dynamic bridge response with classic Tele snap and authority
• Rich midrange and smooth, detailed highs
• Excellent note separation and harmonic complexity
• Highly touch sensitive and responsive to picking dynamics
• Balanced output across all switch positions
• Broad dynamic range with exceptional clarity
• Suitable for clean and overdriven applications
• Traditional Telecaster mounting footprint
• Handmade construction throughout

The Standard Tele Neck and 52T pairing has become one of those combinations that feels instantly familiar while revealing more nuance the longer you spend with it. It retains everything players love about a great Telecaster while expanding its expressive range in a way that feels natural and effortless.