Brickhouse Toneworks

Brickhouse Toneworks

North Carolina, USA
Brickhouse Toneworks offers a fresh, distinct voice in the boutique pickup market. It is the passion project of David Shepherd, an industry veteran bringing decades of experience and a client list featuring legends like Johnny Winter, Alex Lifeson, and Billie Joe Armstrong, along with renowned guitar technicians such as Rene Martinez (known for his work with SRV, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, and Prince). David's commitment to quality is evident as he builds each pickup using hand-selected materials and proven winding techniques. This meticulous attention to detail surpasses expectations, resulting in touch-sensitive, harmonically rich pickups that are defined by their exceptional clarity and feel.
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Brickhouse Toneworks

1953 Tele Pickup

1953 Tele Pickup

$119.00
$119.00
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Product Description

A Tele Pickup That Stands Out Above The Rest

With so many varying specs in the early 50's, it was rare to find that one standout set that surpassed all others which makes the search for vintage Tele tone a rabbit hole of variations and offerings. But when you hear the one where the notes just jump out with open dynamics and effortless twang, it can make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. This is exactly what the Brickhouse 1953 Tele pickups aim to achieve!

The bridge pickup boasts bold twangy tones with dynamic highs and clear midrange that breathes new life into your amplifier. Pair that with the neck pickup offering you a smooth and powerful tone with very expressive clarity and chime. It's more than just a sound, it's a feeling that ignites your creativity and encourages you to explore new Tele territories. That's what sets the Brickhouse 53 Tele pickup apart.

Specifications

-Cast Alnico 5 Flat Magnets
-Fiberboard Bobbin Material (Precision Cut To Spec In House)

-Nickel Silver 50's Replica Neck Cover
-Vintage Correct Plain Enamel Coil Wire
-Vintage Correct Copper Plated Steel Baseplate
-Vintage Cloth Covered Push Back Leads
-Lightly Potted Like The Originals
-Neck: 6.8k (Average)
-Bridge: 7k (Average)
-Made In USA

Details That Matter:
The neck and bridge pickups are RWRP (Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity) from each other so that you can achieve hum-canceling when both pickups are combined in the middle position. This is a modern advantage that comes standard with all of our single coils.

Note:
If you are going to use a 4-way mod switch, you can request that we add a 3rd wire to the neck pickup in the notes during checkout. There is no extra charge.

20+ Years of Tonal Mastery

True boutique quality isn't learned overnight; it is forged over decades at the workbench. David Shepherd, the master builder behind Brickhouse Toneworks, brings over 20 years of expertise to every coil he winds. By crafting in small batches in the USA, David ensures each set possesses its own unique musical character. Installing a Brickhouse isn’t just an upgrade—it’s wiring twenty years of tonal mastery directly into your guitar.

Vintage DNA, Premium Components

Each pickups is handcrafted in small batches using hand-selected materials: premium alnico magnets, period-correct wire, and components chosen purely for their tonal contribution. For vintage-spec models, David faithfully recreates the construction methods and materials that made those classic tones legendary. This uncompromising approach delivers what players feel the moment they strike the first chord—touch-sensitive response, harmonic richness, and clarity that reveals every nuance of your playing.

Two Names, One Standard of Excellence

Great partnerships are built on shared values. The Art of Tone and Brickhouse Toneworks both believe that premium materials, vintage-correct components, and exceptional craftsmanship aren't optional—they're essential to achieving great tone. We sought a builder who shares our obsession with quality and our conviction that every detail matters. In David Shepherd, we found exactly that. His handcrafted pickups reflect the same no-compromise philosophy we bring to curating premium guitar parts. Together, we're committed to one thing: putting the electronics for your dream tone directly in your hands.