I use this together with the neck STR-1 in a telecaster. This pickup is clear, warm and has got that great twang sound. Though it is in my opinion more 60's sounding than 50's. It is an awesome rythm pickup for blues and vintage rock, but it is nice for lead too although some might consider it to be a bit thin sounding. This together with the STR-1 gives you a very well balanced, warm, glassy, full sound. You also get that slightly twangy sound which is very important to me. I'd definately recommend you to get this pickup together with the STR-1, great combination.