Telecaster Copper Back Plate -for Neck Pickup

Description

This Telecaster neck pickup back plate is made from steel with a copper plating, designed to mount to the underside of Telecaster neck single-coil pickups.

The steel core interacts with the pickup’s magnetic field, slightly increasing inductance and helping produce a fuller, warmer neck tone, while the copper plating provides improved electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance. This construction mirrors the style used in many traditional and vintage-inspired Telecaster designs.

When installed, the back plate can also help reduce electromagnetic interference and tighten the pickup’s response, making it a popular choice for new builds, rewinds, restorations, and noise-reduction upgrades.

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Specifications

• Application: Telecaster neck single-coil pickups

• Material: Steel base with copper plating

• Mounting Position: Underside of neck pickup

• Function:

  • Steel: increases inductance and tonal fullness

  • Copper plating: improves conductivity and corrosion resistance

• Compatibility: Standard Telecaster neck pickup dimensions

• Use Case: New builds, rewinds, restorations, upgrades

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Tonal Characteristics

• Slightly increased output and midrange presence

• Smoother high-frequency response

• Fuller, less brittle Tele neck tone

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Builder Notes

This back plate is intended only for Telecaster neck pickups and should not be used on bridge pickups. It is commonly paired with fiber flatwork and Alnico rod magnets in both vintage-style and modern boutique builds.

Available in bulk quantities for pickup builders, schools, and repair shops.