Mississippi Queens in a Tele

[Loobs]

Hey guys - I have found a deal on a set of matched MQs, second hand. I am currently putting together a Warmoth Tele Deluxe build with an Alder body. Has anyone any idea how the MQs will sound in an alder bodied bolt-on, 25.5" scale, Fender style guitar? I am looking for nice single-coil clarity and a present top-end, as well as a warm and round mid range and bass. I am assuming these pickups should amply do the job and that I should pull the trigger - btw, it's £140 for the pair, a very reasonable deal.

[badgermark]

Oh look what I have. Exactly what you're looking at. The MQs in my tele deluxe are a little overwound, but i've had the vanilla model in a tele before and there isn't a huge difference. They are awesome, i totally recommend them. Very warm and balanced, but still cut through a mix.

[Loobs]

That is $%&#ing awesome! Can you still get a fair bit of cut with them, I want some spank!

[badgermark]

Not sure about spank, but with a tweak of your treble knob on your amp they can be very cutting, but still full bodied if that makes sense?

[Loobs]

Sounds exactly what I'm looking for. Fantastic.

 

[FELINEGUITARS]

MQs in an alder tele - very nice indeed

MQs are a wonderful sounding pickup - fat like a humbucker but with that extra bit of character that only a single coil gets
And slightly less hum than a regular P90 because of the screening that the pickup cover gives