Do aftermarket tele pups fit into an ASAT Classic?

[johnnyqb]

I'n sure this question has been asked a million times, but if I buy some Fender pickups (say, 52 tele or 57/62 tele) will they fit properly into the ASAT Classic, with no mods necessary to pickguard, etc? Thanks.

[louis cyfer]

it should be ok, but why would you want fender pups? there are so many pups available that are better than what fender makes. fralin, lollar, klein, d allen, bare knuckle, nordstrand, klein just to name a few of the tele pup makers.

[Craig]

I'n sure this question has been asked a million times, but if I buy some Fender pickups (say, 52 tele or 57/62 tele) will they fit properly into the ASAT Classic, with no mods necessary to pickguard, etc? Thanks.

Yes, see Re: Will a traditional sized MDF neck pup fit in a Fender Tele? (while this post is about the inverse, it does answer your question).

Also, on a related topic, see: ASAT Classic with G&L Alnico pickups!

Hope this helps.

[johnnyqb]

it should be ok, but why would you want fender pups? there are so many pups available that are better than what fender makes. fralin, lollar, klein, d allen, bare knuckle, nordstrand, klein just to name a few of the tele pup makers.

The Fender pups (e.g. Original Vintage) are much less expensive than those boo-teek-ee ones you listed, and are just fine to my ears.