New owner 70s S-100 Deluxe ?

[Guildedagain]

It's a 1972 btw.

 

[Bwana]

I agree with BP, replace the bridge pickup with an original, hopefully one that matches the wear on the neck p'up cover. Looks pretty clean as in mostly unplayed. Wonder how long ago the pickup swap? If that's a vintage replacement humbucker with black/red bobbins, and it has factory 3 screw mounting, who made it?

Yes, the Ohms readings are bang on, for original pickups. So it's not a high output pickup, so why swap it in?

The plot thickens.

Actually, looking at the bobbins close up, it looks like all the pole screws are Allen head, socket head. That could/would be a DiMarzio X2N?

Yes volume up on test and there are shoulders for Allen key adjustment .. How often do original bridge pickups become available ?

 

[Bwana]

MIJ, as I thought. A real early one, 80's. I think the serial info is on the bridge plate. These are really fantastic Teles.

I see some figure on that neck. Extra nice.

Tele plate

 

[Guildedagain]

Holy, that's an '85/86 model, something of a grail to me. Pull the neck and you'll find a date at the heel of the neck, quite possibly an '85 even, although my guess is early to mid '86.

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That Guild polishing cloth is awesome, I have one. Like a tiny security blanket ;]

I don't think that's a DiMarzio Mo Joe, which they started making in 2005 apparently. Too many bobbin holes, unless they used a 3 hole bobbin at some point. Most bobbins just have the two holes.

The pickup you need is out there, a little patience and you'll find one.

 

[Groundwire]

Tele plate

Not to downplay the lovely Guild, which is the subject of this thread, but I just need to share the same sentiment that has been voiced and say that Tele is gorgeous! That’s a great era and one of the best teles made since the mid 60’s. Also, a Tele custom with binding is soooo classy. If only it was a lefty....

 

[Bwana]

Not to downplay the lovely Guild, which is the subject of this thread, but I just need to share the same sentiment that has been voiced and say that Tele is gorgeous! That’s a great era and one of the best teles made since the mid 60’s. Also, a Tele custom with binding is soooo classy. If only it was a lefty....

Oh l love it too , just trying to get some detail on the collection to insure ..

 

[SFIV1967]

Actually, looking at the bobbins close up, it looks like all the pole screws are Allen head, socket head.

Ah! So I was right with my question!
Ralf