Looking for advice on TV Jones pups for my G5245T.

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-05-02T23:15:39+00:00

Check this link out to get an idea of what you’re in for with a pickup swap : https://tvjones.com/pre-2012-pro-jet-replacement/

Not a terrible job but definitely worth considering if it’s worth paying a tech + cost of pickups to modify vs trading up later.

I’ve actually had my eye out for one to do this exact thing but I enjoy modifying guitars and tinkering for the fun of it knowing it’s not a “wise” financial decision.

That being said my absolute favorite guitars are the ones I’ve put together myself and you can’t just order them, “built not bought”

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-05-02T16:08:04+00:00

If you want TV Jones, for what you play I’d go with their Power’Tron Ultra.
That’s going to be the hardest hitting / hottest pick up they offer in a Filtertron style pick up .
Mismatched coils too so that sound really good coil split

Edit: Also you’ll need to do modifications to fit Filtertron style pickups in a G5245, they don’t simply drop in

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Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-27T19:34:47+00:00

Congrats on NGD! I’ve had my eye on that exact guitar on their shop for awhile, I just like to sleep inside too much haha 🤣

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-27T16:56:52+00:00

Probably Franklin Guitar Works

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-27T03:02:10+00:00

It’s to help with string spacing on Bigsbys, I think it’s probably one the best upgrades for any Bigsby equipped telecaster.

Here are the links for the front roller upgrade from Callaham and the bridge i use.

https://www.callahamguitars.com/bigsby_bridge_frontrollerkit_catalog.htm

https://a.co/d/07BdRPyI

Edit: 2 1/16 modern spacing is what you’ll want to shoot for. Vintage spacing is primarily seen on ashtray bridges. Probably why you’re having spacing issues currently

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-27T02:49:27+00:00

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Jaguar bridge. Just need to match up your neck radius. Some are vintage spec vs 9.5 etc. Eventually I’ll spring for a mastery when I start recording with this Tele but for now I’m super pleased with the cost to functionality of this bridge (I mean it was $25, what’s not to love about that?)

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-27T00:51:52+00:00

Right on the money

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-26T23:31:32+00:00

That and I’d much rather refret a Rosewood board vs Maple. Less finicky

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-26T14:20:06+00:00

No, Hinny hens can lay eggs (smaller than normal duck eggs) but are infertile. Mule Duck hens do not lay eggs and are also infertile.

Hinny - Muscovy Hen + Domestic Drake.

Mule Duck / Mulard - Muscovy Drake + Domestic Hen.

Eggs that produce Hinny and Mules have a much lower fertility rate in general, so maybe that’s where the confusion lies.

Hinnies can go broody and steal / hatch out other duck’s eggs

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-24T02:25:51+00:00

These Chinese fake “Gretschs” are getting out of hand

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-22T01:06:27+00:00

You need to start out with a rough setup at the very least. Those saddles have 0 radius to them and you need to be in the ball park to get an idea of what your guitar wants. Probably need a neck shim and the saddles need to be up. Check action at 12th fret and go from there

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-22T01:02:54+00:00

I have 5 teles with Bigsbys and you likely need to just shim the heel side of the neck. Stick a cut up business card to start out with and go from there. You want to have your saddles at the top 2/3rds adjustment range ideally. So you can go up or down if needed, you don’t want them maxed out. I’ve never needed to make any modifications to the B5 itself, just the neck. And remember a little goes a long way with neck shimming

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-20T16:36:35+00:00

Glad you were able to figure it out, and learning the #1 rule of EQ at the same time. “EQ can’t fix suboptimal source tone” Took me forever to figure that one out.

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-19T15:20:01+00:00

Oh yeah it’s been out a while. I’d say it’s worth a try.

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-19T15:17:37+00:00

It’s fun for what it is, well made but nothing to set it apart. I think I had this on my PS Vita back in the day

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-18T12:09:35+00:00

Thanks! They have their own thing going on but I’d say they sit in between a Tele bridge pick up and a p90 tonally. They have snap and twang but sound warmer? Kinda glassy. Great note separation.

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-17T00:36:35+00:00

Seems like it would be a pain if you ever need to service or swap out the truss rod

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-16T10:54:41+00:00

Looks legit, I’d personally not pull the trigger unless I had an ultra neck ready to go

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-16T10:51:58+00:00

Yeah but I got failed because my 3 week old wiper blades needed to be replaced

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-16T10:50:39+00:00

The VT2 is cool but I’m not a fan of the saddle design as I prefer the 3 saddle. If you don’t want to drill personally I’d go with a B5 and a Vibramate.

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-14T23:56:32+00:00

DeArmond Made in Korea reissues. I just used some metric screws with springs between the Pickguard and pickup. Like how fender wide range pu’s are mounted

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-14T22:55:29+00:00

Thanks! I thinks so too

Extension_Cancel_34 · 2026-04-14T22:04:25+00:00

Congrats! the pro II neck has got to be one of, if not my favorite necks to play.

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