I've tried loads of tele pickups and think that the right amp settings have a huge part to play in getting the right sound. I have seven teles and find that the denser bodied ones have more I wasn't very keen on the Seymour Duncan lil 59, which I thought sounded a bit thin and definitely didn't do bottom end growl. I like USA standard, Texas Special, Seymour Alnico 2 and Broadcaster pickups best. Haven't tried a hotrails, but I'd like to. Here's a video of one!