Seymour Duncan Vintage '54 Telecaster Bridge Pickup

For Telecaster players who want the classic bridge tone that shaped rock, blues, and country, the Seymour Duncan Vintage ‘54 Tele Lead pickup delivers with clarity and authenticity. Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets—featuring a raised D and G pole—combine with a lower output wind to produce a bright, well-defined treble that’s perfect for sharp lead lines and tight rhythm work from Chicago blues to Nashville twang.

This pickup pairs beautifully with the Vintage Tele Rhythm for a balanced, vintage-accurate setup. Staying true to vintage construction, Seymour Duncan handcrafts each unit using traditional Forbon bobbins, lacquer-dipped for stability, and wraps the coil in black cotton yarn. Waxed cloth push-back lead wires and a copper-plated steel bottom plate complete the build, which is wax potted for squeal-free performance.