--- product_id: 50161381 title: "Hot Classics Telecaster Pickup Set, Nickel Cover, Flat Poles, Alnico 3 Magnets, Perfect For Overdriven Tones, 5-Year Warranty" brand: "tonerider" price: "VT40575" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Tonerider" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/50161381-hot-classics-telecaster-pickup-set-nickel-cover-flat-poles-alnico store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Alnico 3 magnets for rich tone Flat pole pieces for vintage look 5-year warranty for peace of mind Hot Classics Telecaster Pickup Set, Nickel Cover, Flat Poles, Alnico 3 Magnets, Perfect For Overdriven Tones, 5-Year Warranty **Brand:** tonerider **Price:** VT40575 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Upgrade your Telecaster, own the stage with vintage heat! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hot Classics Telecaster Pickup Set, Nickel Cover, Flat Poles, Alnico 3 Magnets, Perfect For Overdriven Tones, 5-Year Warranty by tonerider - **How much does it cost?** VT40575 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/50161381-hot-classics-telecaster-pickup-set-nickel-cover-flat-poles-alnico) ## Best For - tonerider enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tonerider brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crystal Clear Neck Pickup:** Nickel-silver cover ensures tonal transparency—no muddiness, just pure note clarity. - • **Trusted Quality, Guaranteed:** Join thousands worldwide rocking the best-selling Hot Classics set backed by a 5-year warranty. - • **Edge-Defining Alnico 3 Power:** Higher wind on Alnico 3 magnets delivers thick bass, strong mids & raunchy highs for that overdriven edge. - • **Complete Pro Installation Kit:** Includes latex tubing, screws, springs, and a detailed wiring guide for hassle-free upgrade. - • **Vintage Vibes with Flat Poles:** Flat magnet polepieces on bridge pickup recreate early 50s Broadcaster aesthetics and tone. ## Overview The Tonerider Hot Classics Telecaster Pickup Set features scatterwound Alnico 3 magnets with a higher wind for enhanced midrange and bass, flat pole pieces for authentic 50s style, and a nickel-silver neck cover for clear, transparent tone. This best-selling set includes all installation hardware and is backed by a 5-year warranty, making it the go-to upgrade for rock and blues players seeking boutique-quality sound at an accessible price. ## Description Manufacturer's Description A higher wind on Alnico III magnets makes our Hot Classics a must for the rock and blues player who want more edge from their telecasters. Hot Classics have a stronger midrange, thicker bass response and a raunchy upper register. The Alnico III magnets offer great note separation, even for chord work using boost and overdrive pedals. The neck pickup features a Nickel-silver cover for incredible tonal transparency (no more muddy sounds!) whilst the bridge pickup mimic some of the best hot Broadcaster pickups of yesteryear. These have been our best selling pickup set over the last few years, and now power thousands of telecasters around the world. A grounded full size copper plated baseplate and black string wrap adds to the tone and completes the look and feel! Box Contains 1 x Set of two single coil TRT2 pickups;1 x Wiring Guide;2 x sets of height adjustment screws and latex spacers Review: Top Quality at a Perplexingly Cheap Price - I actually returned these but let me explain: I have a Telecaster Standard 2013 and I replaced the stock pick-ups with these. The Tone-Riders were as good....maybe a shade better but not enough in sound difference to justify the swap over. I went over to a Broadcaster Lindy Fralin set which are a bit thicker - and 4 times as expensive mind you. The reason for the 5 stars is that if you have a cheaper guitar that you want to cheaply upgrade with near boutique quality pick-ups then you absolutely can't do no wrong with these - you will get a set matching or slightly improving Fender stock pick-ups. Top marks to Tone Rider for producing such quality at this price. Review: The Tokai was already pretty good, but now sounds a lot fuller/beefier - Fitted a set of these to my 1983 Tokai BreezySound, and what a difference. The Tokai was already pretty good, but now sounds a lot fuller/beefier. I play it through a Zoom pedal board and my home made Tweed Champ clone - I love playing Jazz/blues (chord melody), but don't like things too smooth. I love the edge that these pickup have brought to my sound, without sounding at all muddy. All in all, I think these are very good value for mutants... ## Features - BEST SELLING SET: Tonerider’s most popular pickup set of all time! - ALNICO 3: This telecaster set features a higher wind on Alnico 3 magnets, scatterwound for maximum tone. - FLAT POLE PIECES: All Hot Classics are now made with flat magnet polepieces (no stagger) on the bridge pickup for an early 50s correct look. The bridge pickup is wound on a black fibreboard bobbin and wrapped with black string, and a copper-plated ferrous baseplate. - DCR: Neck: 7.5k / Bridge: 9.0k - Alnico 5 - IN THE BOX: Tonerider Hot Classics pickup set, latex tubing, screws, springs, installation guide and warranty card. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0050U7WVK | | Best Sellers Rank | 29,895 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 2,258 in Electric Guitar Parts | | Body Material Type | Nickel | | Brand Name | Tonerider | | Colour | silver | | Compatible Devices | Guitar | | Connector Type | 1/4" | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (313) | | Finish Type | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05060274710376 | | Guitar Pick Thickness | Average | | Included Components | Tonerider Hot Classics pickup set, latex tubing, screws, springs, installation guide and warranty card. | | Item Dimensions | 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.1 centimetres | | Item Weight | 209 g | | Manufacturer | Tonerider | | Manufacturer Part Number | TRT2SET | | Material Type | Nickel | | Model Name | TRT2 | | Model Number | TRT2SET | | Number of Pieces | 2 | | Product Warranty | 5 year manufacturer warranty. | | Set Name | Hot Classics Set | | Size | Set - Nickel | | Style | Vintage | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tonerider - **Colour:** silver - **Guitar pick thickness:** Average - **Material:** Nickel - **Size:** Set - Nickel ## Images ![Hot Classics Telecaster Pickup Set, Nickel Cover, Flat Poles, Alnico 3 Magnets, Perfect For Overdriven Tones, 5-Year Warranty - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SyeBpfFpL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these Ceramic or Alnico?** A: Alnico III magnets. Excellent pickups **Q: knowing that they're single coils, how quiet are they with overdrive or slight distortion? or better I get a humbucker?** A: They're obviously not going to be as quiet as humbuckers, but they're definitely among the quieter single coils I've used. If you get in the habit of rolling your guitar volume off when you aren't playing you'll be fine. They're great pickups. **Q: What size potentiometers works best for the tonerider trt2?** A: 250k is what you use for single coil pickups. I have put in many of the Tonerider Pups. Always 250k Pots. **Q: Amazon ad states they aren Alnico V? They need to fix it!** A: Its overwound alnico III ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Quality at a Perplexingly Cheap Price *by P***. on 5 September 2020* I actually returned these but let me explain: I have a Telecaster Standard 2013 and I replaced the stock pick-ups with these. The Tone-Riders were as good....maybe a shade better but not enough in sound difference to justify the swap over. I went over to a Broadcaster Lindy Fralin set which are a bit thicker - and 4 times as expensive mind you. The reason for the 5 stars is that if you have a cheaper guitar that you want to cheaply upgrade with near boutique quality pick-ups then you absolutely can't do no wrong with these - you will get a set matching or slightly improving Fender stock pick-ups. Top marks to Tone Rider for producing such quality at this price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Tokai was already pretty good, but now sounds a lot fuller/beefier *by J***S on 18 October 2014* Fitted a set of these to my 1983 Tokai BreezySound, and what a difference. The Tokai was already pretty good, but now sounds a lot fuller/beefier. I play it through a Zoom pedal board and my home made Tweed Champ clone - I love playing Jazz/blues (chord melody), but don't like things too smooth. I love the edge that these pickup have brought to my sound, without sounding at all muddy. All in all, I think these are very good value for mutants... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product *by A***Y on 6 July 2013* For the price range I was really pleasantly surprised. I used the pickup to replace a faulty one in my MIM Fender Telecaster and I can definitely notice an improvement in the quality of the tone. They are slightly more powerful than the stock Fender pickups but not overwhelmingly so and they still retain that classic Tele twang. For the price I think Tonerider pickups are a real bargain. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tonerider Hot Classics (Set) - Fender F Neckplate Chrome - Fender American Vintage Telecaster Strings-Through-Body String Ferrules --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/50161381-hot-classics-telecaster-pickup-set-nickel-cover-flat-poles-alnico](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/50161381-hot-classics-telecaster-pickup-set-nickel-cover-flat-poles-alnico) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*