THE classic Blackguard sound!
The Ron Ellis 52T Bridge pickup serves up THE Blackguard sound: smokey, woody, and wiry!
This pickup covers a wide range of classic Tele sounds.
It has the classic beautiful compression, bloom, and overall feel of the very best vintage examples.
The JL Neck pickup is a lower wound version made for Julian Lage, to replicate the neck pickup in his 1954 Tele.
He is currently using the JL in two of his Nachocaster Teles.
The JL neck offers nice scooped mids and slightly more pronounced high and low frequencies.
Ron Ellis is known for making some of the most revered hand-wound, vintage correct pickups on the market.
Their pickups are used by players such as Julian Lage, Brad Paisley, Josh Smith, David Gilmour, Doyle Bramhall II and Kirk Fletcher.
Ron Ellis 52T & JL Tele Set features:
• 52T packs classic Blackguard tones!
• JL neck replicates the neck pickup found in Julian Lage's 1954 Tele.
• JL Neck DC Resistance: ~5.5 - 6.0 kΩ.
• 52T Bridge DC Resistance: ~7.5 kΩ.
• Wiring: Standard 2-wire.
• Handwound in the USA.
Specs
| Type | Pickups |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year |
| Country of Origin | United States |
FREE SHIPPING
- Free shipping within Canada.
- Free shipping to the USA.
- Free shipping on international orders over 520$.
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.
Hassle-Free Returns
You have 45 days to test your new gear. If you choose to return it, we’ll send a full refund. It’s that simple: no bogus restocking fees or charges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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• In stock items are ready to ship.
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Where are you located? +
We’re based in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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When will my order ship? +
Orders placed before 12 PM EST ship the same business day.
Tracking details are sent shortly after purchase.
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How much does shipping cost? +
Most orders ship free to Canada and the US.
International orders ship free on purchases over $520 CAD.
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Which shipping methods do you use? +
Orders ship via UPS Expedited by default.
For faster delivery, you can select UPS Express Saver at checkout.
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How long does shipping take? +
Typical delivery times are:
• Canada: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• USA: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• International: 3–5 business days with UPS Expedited, 2–3 business days with UPS Express Saver
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Which payment methods do you accept? +
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
Financing options are available through Klarna and RBC PayPlan.
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Do Canadian customers pay sales tax? +
Yes. Sales tax is applied based on your province of residence:
• Alberta: 5%
• British Columbia: 5%
• Manitoba: 5%
• New Brunswick: 15%
• Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
• Northwest Territories: 5%
• Nova Scotia: 14%
• Nunavut: 5%
• Ontario: 13%
• Prince Edward Island: 15%
• Quebec: 14.975%
• Saskatchewan: 5%
• Yukon: 5%
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Do USA customers pay import fees? +
Yes. Starting August 29, 2025, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties, taxes, and brokerage fees.
These charges are determined by US Customs and collected by UPS at delivery.
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Do international customers pay import fees? +
Yes. International shipments may be subject to duties and taxes.
These charges are set by the destination country’s customs authority and collected by UPS at delivery.