Fender Blacktop HH Pickup recomendation

[zerorez]

Cheers to all, new member here

I have a 2012 Fender Blacktop HH Telecaster with a Alder Body and Rosewood neck

Upgrades so far are hipshot bridge and new 500K pot for the single volume and tone control with .022 cap

I am now concentrating on upgrading the factory the pickups

Looking to keep the pups in the somewhat vintage output range

My first choice is a Mule set

My second choice is Mule neck, Riff Raff bridge

Any recommendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[Telerocker]

I love Mules and I think that's a better option than a RR-bridge that could be quite bright in alder with a 500k pot.

[zerorez]

Thanks Telerocker, I suspected the Riff Raff may be bright, for the bridge in a alder guitar

[darrenw5094]

The Mule is a great all round pup, should balance nicely in your guitar.

The Abraxas if you want more mids

[zerorez]

Thanks Darren, the Abraxas is supposed to be based off the Mule, but overwound almost twice the strength in the 14k range.

I once tried a friends HH Strat that had the Duncan JB in the bridge back in 80's, I think those are in the 16K range.

I will probably stick with the Mule set for more vintage output, would love to try a guitar with a Abraxas some day.

[Telerocker]

Thanks Darren, the Abraxas is supposed to be based off the Mule, but overwound almost twice the strength in the 14k range.

I once tried a friends HH Strat that had the Duncan JB in the bridge back in 80's, I think those are in the 16K range.

I will probably stick with the Mule set for more vintage output, would love to try a guitar with a Abraxas some day.

Don't worry, Mules can handle enormous amounts of gain. If you want to slam the preamp , use a boost-pedal in front.