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Eternal 'Stubby-T' Telecaster Bridge Pickup

Eternal 'Stubby-T' Telecaster Bridge Pickup

£120.00Price

Compact Size — Big, Girthy Tone

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The Eternal Stubby-T brings serious girth and grit to the Tele bridge position, all in a compact design that fits effortlessly into vintage and modern Tele-style guitars — even those with shallower routing.

Using shorter-than-standard Alnico poles, a unique bobbin shape, and a custom hand-wound coil, the Stubby-T delivers a bold, punchy voice with a beefy midrange and a thicker, smoother top end than traditional Tele bridge pickups — all without losing the cut and clarity that defines the Tele’s iconic sound.

Whether you’re playing rootsy Americana, swampy blues, or gritty rock 'n' roll, the Stubby-T offers a slightly rounder, less aggressive take on the popular T90, giving you versatile power with a smoother edge.

 

Vintage-Friendly Fit — Modern Muscle

The shorter pole design and compact bobbin profile make the Stubby-T ideal for vintage Telecasters or reissues with shallower routes — allowing for easy drop-in installation without compromising tone. This makes it a perfect choice for older guitars, where modern overwound pickups might be physically too tall.

 

As Played by Richard Hawley

We’re proud that British songwriter and former Longpigs and Pulp guitarist Richard Hawley chose the Stubby-T for his 1969 Telecaster — a guitar with incredible history, once belonging to folk legend Martin Carthy and played by Bob Dylan. The guitar’s original bridge pickup lacked the punch Richard needed, and after working closely with Gordon White (Single Coil Guitar Repairs, Leeds), we dropped in a Stubby-T — delivering exactly the tone and attitude Richard was looking for.

His verdict?
"It now sounds like a Tele should."

We’ll take that.

 

Key Features

  • Shorter-than-standard poles for compact fit in vintage and modern Teles
  • Unique bobbin design and custom wind for thicker mids and smooth highs
  • Grey bottom flatwork with white string wrap for vintage aesthetics
  • Scatter-wound by hand for organic dynamics and natural compression
  • Powerful output with enhanced warmth and presence
  • Vintage-correct cloth push-back lead wires
  • As used by Richard Hawley in his legendary 1969 Telecaster
  • Available aged or unaged to match your guitar’s look

 

Tonal Profile

  • Lows: Thick and full, with enhanced body
  • Mids: Warm, punchy, and slightly rounded
  • Highs: Clear but smoother than a traditional Tele bridge pickup
  • Overall: Big and bold, with vintage-friendly fit and modern muscle — perfect for players who want their Tele to sound fuller, warmer, and more powerful, without losing clarity.

 

Specifications

  • Bridge Pickup: ~13.3k DC Resistance
  • Magnets: Short Alnico 5
  • Wire: 43 AWG Plain Enamel
  • Flatwork: Grey bottom Forbon
  • Lead Wires: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
  • Potting: Light Wax

 

Big Sound, Compact Build

Whether you’re upgrading a vintage Tele, searching for a punchy upgrade for your modern workhorse, or just want a fuller, more muscular Tele bridge sound, the Eternal Stubby-T delivers — blending powerful midrange presence with the dynamics and clarity only a hand-wound pickup can offer.

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