I've really been lusting (eh-hem) after the '72 Reissue Tele Custom (humbucker neck, single-coil bridge) for quite some time now. I'm curious what everybody's experience with this guitar is in terms of tone, flexibility, feel, etc. What is the general output/feel of the pickups? I know the bridge is supposed to be the standard Tele bridge with that nice biting tone, but how does the neck humbucker stack up against other popular humbuckers such as LP's, etc.?? Just curious if it really provides much competition.
Also, I heard that the size of the stock humbucker in the neck is different than that of, say a Gibson '57. In other words, you couldn't rip out the stock pup and slap in an aftermarket one such as the '57, Seymore Duncan, etc. Are there simple modifications to the pickguard that need to be done to make this possible, or is it a lost cause. Even more, does the stock pup even NEED to be replaced? I'm just a little skeptical as to it's quality, tonally-speaking.
Thanks ya'all!
Also, I heard that the size of the stock humbucker in the neck is different than that of, say a Gibson '57. In other words, you couldn't rip out the stock pup and slap in an aftermarket one such as the '57, Seymore Duncan, etc. Are there simple modifications to the pickguard that need to be done to make this possible, or is it a lost cause. Even more, does the stock pup even NEED to be replaced? I'm just a little skeptical as to it's quality, tonally-speaking.
Thanks ya'all!