Odyssey Solstice Tele Neck SC

The Odyssey Solstice Tele Neck SC is a premium Telecaster-style guitar pickup engineered for warm, articulate tone and vintage sparkle. Hand-wound in the USA with 6,800 turns of 42?AWG enamel-coated copper wire on Alnico?V magnets, it produces approximately 6.0?K? of impedance—yielding a sweet, rounded low end and glassy high frequencies characteristic of classic Tele neck pickups. Whether you’re chasing country twang, blues warmth, or clean Americana textures, the Solstice Tele Neck SC delivers the authentic Tele voice with modern consistency.

Construction & Materials

Each Solstice Tele Neck SC is meticulously assembled in small batches in the USA to ensure uniform coil tension and precise magnetic alignment. The Alnico?V magnets provide a strong, musical bias that emphasizes harmonic complexity, while the enamel-coated copper wire preserves transient detail and reduces eddy-current losses. The bobbins are molded from durable thermoplastic for resonance and stability, and the baseplate is machined from nickel-plated brass for effective shielding. Wax potting secures the windings and virtually eliminates microphonics, making this guitar pickup reliable under high-gain and live performance conditions.

Tonal Character

Modeled after Fender’s American Vintage Telecaster neck pickup, the Solstice Tele Neck SC offers a naturally warm, vocal-like midrange and smooth top end. On clean amplifier channels, it produces clear, singing single-note lines and full-bodied chords with minimal ice-pick harshness. When driven, the pickup yields a creamy overdrive that retains note separation and smooth sustain—ideal for bluesy solos and crunch-driven rhythm work.

Installation & Compatibility

Designed for direct drop-in into standard Telecaster neck routes, the Solstice Tele Neck SC includes long lead wires and mounting hardware for straightforward installation. The nickel-plated brass baseplate ensures reliable grounding, and the standard two-conductor wiring simplifies hookup on most guitar assemblies.

Made in USA

Offers focused, articulate tone with rich warmth and vintage sparkle, ideal for Telecaster neck positions.

Compare To:
Fender - Telecaster Neck
Fender - Tele American Vintage Neck

Returns: Non-custom items can be returned within 14 days, unused and in original packaging. Custom-made guitars are non-returnable but can be repaired if defective due to a manufacturer error.

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