Are they silver "tube" pickups? Danelectro always calls them "lipstick tube" pickups. They do have a Tele type sound, but a little thicker and less twangy. I prefer their sound to Teles most of the time, unless it's a country gig. I think they're great guitars, and a heck of a lot of fun to take to a gig.

I guess I should mention that they're also sturdy and such. Well built, and with good parts. I'd recommend them.