Fender has announced its latest collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jason Isbell, with the launch of the Jason Isbell Telecaster® Pickup Set.
Armed with blistering guitar chops, incisive lyrics and a powerful voice, Isbell has emerged as a leading face of the Americana movement - a dynamic blend of traditional roots music and modern rock.
Voiced by tone guru, Tim Shaw, the custom-designed Jason Isbell Signature Telecaster Pickups boast vintage-style parts and offer the best of both Tele and Strat sounds. The bridge position is based on Jason’s ‘65 Telecaster pickup and delivers the twang, sparkle and fire Jason is known for, while the neck pickup uses a slightly taller bobbin that allows for more winds, providing a touch of Stratocaster character.
“I’ve long been a fan of Jason’s playing, so it was an honor to work with him on these custom pickups,” said Tim Shaw, Chief Engineer of Guitars, FMIC. “We started with the bridge pickup, which is based on one from one of Jason’s favorite guitars, a gorgeous ’65 Candy Apple Red Tele. The resulting duplicate offers classic fat, full Tele tones. For the neck, we went with a Twisted Tele - my personal favorite Tele neck pickup - which offers Stratocaster-esque sounds; the best of both worlds!”
Here’s what makes the set stand out:
- Formvar-coated magnet wire improves overall brightness on neck pickup
- Plain enamel wire provides classic ‘60’s punch and twang on the bridge pickup
- Light Road Worn® aging
- Alnico 5 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics
- Wax Potted
- Installation hardware included
