Ron Ellis 50B Broadcaster Bridge Pickup

The 50B is a vintage recreation of the earliest Broadcaster bridge pickups.

This specification emphasizes dimensional harmonics surrounding the fundamental note, producing a lively and expressive response typical of early Broadcaster designs.

Compared with the more fundamental 52T bridge pickup, the 50B delivers greater harmonic content, compression and bloom in the upper mids and top end.

The design aims to capture the bite and energy associated with early 1950s Broadcaster pickups while using materials consistent with those found in the original pickups.

The tonal profile is commonly associated with players such as Roy Buchanan, Keith Richards and Mike Campbell.

The 50B works well for rock, country and styles where top end presence and articulation are important.

Specs

• Early Broadcaster bridge pickup recreation
• Increased harmonic content compared with the 52T
• Compression and bloom in the upper mids and top end
• Built using materials consistent with early Broadcaster pickups

For full overview of all available models and guidance on choosing the right set, see the Ron Ellis Pickups page.

Choosing between models:

Ron Ellis 52T vs 50B Telecaster Pickups

Ron Ellis 50B vs 60T Telecaster Pickups

Technical & Purchase Information

Wiring Harnesses

These pickups are often paired with Emerson Custom or Gunstreet Wiring Shopharnesses for consistent pot taper and stable output.

Shipping Information

EU delivery timelines and VAT details for orders dispatched from our Vilnius, Lithuania warehouse.

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Price Match

If you find these pickups elsewhere in the EU at a lower price, let us know, and we will match that price. As a token of appreciation, we will include some freebies for bringing it to our attention.