1 SOCKET SOLUTION
Fender’s original design for the Tele’s output jack socket would have been sheer genius had it worked. Instead, you need a specialist tool or a lot of ingenuity to fit one and, in most cases, they’ll eventually work loose or fall out once again. The Retrofit Jackplate is an all-in-one solution. The jack socket screws into the cup that is fixed inside the body hole by two screws that go diagonally into the wood. It’s available in aluminium, chrome and gold, and the only tool you’ll need is a crosshead screwdriver. And if you ever want to swap back, you can.
2 NO SQUEAL
A screaming guitar is fine, but the squeal of microphonic feedback certainly isn’t.
Unfortunately, Tele bridge pickups are quite prone to squeal when used with high-gain amps and pedals such as fuzz boxes. However, there is a simple workaround that might cure the problem and it costs next to nothing. Place some foam rubber on the bottom of the pickup cavity so it presses up against the metal inductance plate. It must be firm enough to dampen vibration but soft enough to ensure the height setting screws still work. And while you’re at it, replace the spacer springs with rubber tubing.
3 INTONATION IMPROVEMENT
Six or three?
