Tele Special T

Product Details

Inspired by the early 1950s Fender Broadcaster, the Lollar Special T pickups are our most popular Tele set—and for good reason. Designed for players who want more warmth and punch from their Tele, the Special T delivers focused mids, a touch of natural compression, and a smooth top end that tames excess brightness without losing clarity or character.

Versatile and expressive, they’re a great fit for a wide range of styles—from blues and rock to country and indie. The Special T offers a slightly hotter, darker tone while still capturing the unmistakable feel and nuance of the classic Fullerton-era Fender sound.

Not sure which Lollar Tele pickups are right for you? Watch our Tele Pickup Comparison Video to hear how the Special T stacks up against our other Tele sets. WATCH VIDEO

Avg. DC: Neck 6.3K, Bridge 8.0K (Read about DC resistance)
Recommended Potentiometers: 250k
Recommended Capacitor: 0.047μF

 

Lollar Tele Special Pickups

• Neck Only—Played by Greg Timmons with a Vox Super Twin AC30 and an alder body, maple/rosewood neck partscaster.
• Neck and Bridge—Played by Greg Timmons with a Vox Super Twin AC30 and an alder body, maple/rosewood neck partscaster.
• Neck Only—Played by Tim Lerch on Vintage Fender Blackface amp
• Neck & Bridge—Played by Tim Lerch on Vintage Fender Blackface amp

Paul Rose demo of Lollar Special T Series^® Pickups

Frequently Asked Questions

What values of potentiometers and capacitors do you recommend for Tele pickups?
We typically recommend 250k pots for both volume and tone controls, paired with a .047μF capacitor—the most common and traditional setup for Tele® pickups. That said, there’s no one-size-fits-all rule. You can learn more about how different pot and cap values affect tone in our two-part series: Part I - Pots, Part II - Caps.

How far from my strings should I set my Tele pickups?
A good starting point is 1/8" between the pickups and the strings when the strings are fretted at the last fret.
From there, adjust to taste—raise the pickups for more output and stronger fundamentals, or lower them for increased harmonics and a more open tone.
For a detailed walkthrough, watch our video on Adjusting Pickup Height.

Can I mix and match any of your Tele neck and bridge pickups?
Yes. You can mix and match our Tele® pickups to create your ideal setup. Keep in mind that different models vary in tone and output, so consider balance when pairing them.
A popular combination is our Vintage T Neck with the Special T bridge—a classic match for players who want both clarity and punch.

Do you offer matched sets or RWRP pickups for Teles?
Yes. Our two-pickup Tele® sets feature a bridge pickup wound RWRP (reverse wind, reverse polarity) relative to the neck. This design makes them hum-cancelling and in-phase in the middle position.

What is your recommendation for a Nashville Tele configuration?
Our Vintage T pickups pair well with the Blonde middle Strat® or pickups in a Nashville Tele setup. We also offer a Nashville Tele Pre-Wired Kit for easy installation. If you need a matched three-pickup set, please contact our Customer Service team.

What is your recommendation for a humbucker/single coil Tele configuration?
Our most popular HS Tele® set pairs the Low Wind Imperial neck with the Special T bridge , and we offer a matching HS Tele Pre-Wired Kit for seamless installation. For Telecaster Custom models, the Low Wind Regal WRHB Neck neck with the Special T bridge are an excellent match.