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FENDER STANDARD LINE STRATOCASTER SETS

The Standard series are machine wound in Ensenada. A mix of both full price and budget friendly pickups, and comes in various bobbin and wire materials

Stratocaster Sets

Model# 099-2131-000

Tex-Mex Pickups

OUTPUT:

NECK: 6.5 kΩ

MIDDLE: 6.4 kΩ

BRIDGE: 7.4 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

2.8H

3.7H

STYLE: Hot Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Non-Beveled Alnico 5 | Staggered

WIRE: Polysol Coated Wire

LEADS: PVC coated wire

FLATWORK: Plastic mold bobbins

COVERS: White

POTTING: None

Markings: Written in white : B:50657 M: 50658 N:50659

These are a flatter response set of pickups. Must not be compared to Texas Specials as they are vastly different but aiming for the same performance with the overwound Bridge. The earlies pickups came wax-potted on the Vaughan Strat.

Glassy, bright and sparkly vintage tones on the cheap. With a high output bridge for rowdy spank. Probably the best affordable upgrade of pickups Fender has in production. Featured on Jimmy Vaughan Sign Strat.

Model# 099-2117-000

Fender Original '57/'62

OUTPUT:

NECK: 5.6 kΩ

MIDDLE: 5.6 kΩ

BRIDGE: 5.6 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

3.0H

STYLE: Low Output

RWRP: No

MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 5 Staggered

FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fibre

WIRE: Formvar

LEADS: Cloth wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Usually none. Some have a faint red sharpie stripe straight across the flatwork over the magnets.

If the CS69 is to shrill and weak, and the Fat 50´s is too bottom heavy, these sits about in the middle. The magic is in the neck pickup, while the bridge is okay enough. The quack on 2/4 position is marvelous on these pickups.

The confusing name “57/62” is from the American vintage 57 & 62 in the 90’s which they were installed in originally. The pre-1998 sets were completely different to these. More info further down.

Model# 099-2222-000

Fender Deluxe Drive

OUTPUT:

NECK: 10.6 kΩ

MIDDLE: 12.0 kΩ

BRIDGE: 12.0 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

3.5H

4.3H

STYLE: High Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Flat Top Alnico 3 Staggered

FLATWORK: Molded plastic bobbins

WIRE: Polysol Magnet wire

LEADS: PVC coated wire

COVERS: White

MARKINGS: Has numbers, N:706, M:707 and B:708 written in white sharpie.

These are the hottest Fender pickups on the market. But not that hot since they use Alnico 3. In fact they are only slightly hotter than Texas Specials. Not so quacky but the neck is the most Stratty.

They are also reasonable like Tex Mex and Yosemites. with plastic bobbins and PVC wire.

Model# 099-2248-000

Eric Johnson Signature Set

OUTPUT:

NECK: 5.9 kΩ

MIDDLE: 6.4 kΩ

BRIDGE: 6.8 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

2.8H

3.0H

STYLE: Vintage Low Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Flat Alnico 3 (A5 on Bridge) Staggered

FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fibre

WIRE: Formvar

LEADS: Cloth Wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Written in Silver sharpie 'EJ' on one side and Position 'BR' / 'MD' / 'NK' on other side.

Eric Johnson is probably the biggest tone connoisseur alive. To him, Every part in the guitar changes tonal properties, so not an easy job for Fender to make these for his ears i believe. Result is nice funky bluesy tones on a brighter side with plenty chime and bell.

The middle pickup is designed to set low to Eric´s specification. so keep that in mind. These can sound slightly weak and thin for bedroom players. But put them trough a larger rig on higher volume to get them to shine proper.

Since it has a mixed magnet set and are designed with balance in mind, expect to spend time to dial them in on pickup heights

Model# 099-2205-000

Vintera 60’s Vintage

OUTPUT:

NECK: 5.7 kΩ

MIDDLE: 6.0 kΩ

BRIDGE: 6.0 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

2.3H

2.6H

2.8H

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Flat Pole Alnico 5 | Staggered

FLATWORK: Grey Fibre Bobbins

WIRE: Enamel

LEADS: PVC Lead Wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: N:942 M:943 B:895 Written in white sharpie. Can often have number followed with a "-010"

These are a budget version of Pure Vintage 65 so to speak and they replaced the Classic 60´s Pickups.

i would def. go for these compared to the Vintera 50´s. Much more balanced and great dynamics and they sound much more 50´s than the Vintera 50´s.. Better on overdrive too. Still available from Fender despite the demise of the 50s set and pretty affordable

Vintage tone on the cheap. These produce classic 50´s tone. Bell and crystals on clean. Some folks find the dull or weak though.

Drive them for the SRV sounds if you like.

These are great bang for the buck if you are on a budget.

Discontinued by Fender late 2024

Model# 099-2131-000

Vintera 50’s Vintage

OUTPUT:

NECK: 5.5 kΩ

MIDDLE: 5.9 kΩ

BRIDGE: 6.0 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

2.4H

2.5H

2.6H

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 5 | Staggered

FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fiber

WIRE: Formvar

LEADS: PVC Lead Wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: B:939-010 / M:938 -010 / N: 894 in white sharpie

Model# 099-2209-000

Vintera 60’s Modified

OUTPUT:

NECK: 5.7 kΩ

MIDDLE: 6.0 kΩ

BRIDGE: 6.0 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

2.3H

2.6H

2.8H

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Flat Pole Alnico 5 | Staggered

FLATWORK: Grey Fibre Bobbins

WIRE: Enamel

LEADS: PVC Lead Wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: N:942 M:895 B:946 Written in white sharpie.

I can not really speak much about these without thinking what the point is with them existing. They have the same specs and inductance as their Vintage counterpart. Now Discontinued

If you ever have tried or will try these two sets side by side, let me know.

Model# 099-2208-000

Vintera 50’s Modified

OUTPUT:

NECK: 6.0 kΩ

MIDDLE: 6.1 kΩ

BRIDGE: 6.5 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

2.5H

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 5 | Staggered

FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fiber

WIRE: Formvar

LEADS: PVC Lead Wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: B:940 / M:939 / N: 938 (Please follow these numbers for positioning. Wiring color is not correct on these.

These are tonally closer to 57/62 just slightly hotter, also slightly hotter than its VINTAGE brother. Nice bell-like and bright with good punch.

Adjust them low for them to live like they should.

Discontinued

Model# 099-2277-000

Yosemite Pickups

OUTPUT:

NECK: 7.8 kΩ

MIDDLE: 8.5 kΩ

BRIDGE: 8.9 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

3.2H

3.5H

3.9H

STYLE: Hot Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Flat Level Alnico 5 / Alnico 2 | Staggered

FLATWORK: Molded plastic bobbins

WIRE: Plain Enamel Wire

LEADS: PVC coated lead wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Etched 016730 on middle pickup. White/Yellow/Red hot leads.

These are closer to Texas Specials. Affordable set with much brightness despite the overwind. The have less bass response but more screaming mids. Makes them great for overdrive.

The Middle and neck has Alnico 5, while the bridge is Alnico 2

Discontinued in 2024

Model# 099-2266-000

Fender V-Mod

OUTPUT:

NECK: 6.4 kΩ

MIDDLE: 6.7 kΩ

BRIDGE: 6.7 kΩ

INDUCTANCE:

2.8H

2.7H

2.8H

STYLE: High Output Pickups

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 2,3 and 5 Staggered

FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fibre

WIRE:Unknow

LEADS: PVC coated lead wire

COVERS: Shielded Aged White

MARKINGS: Often found with all pole pieces maked red on one pickup and all blue on the other two. Often none.

These came in American Professional guitars and were designed by Tim Shaw.

Featuring a blend of most Alnico magnets. Neck has Alnico 3 & 2, Middle has Alnico 5 & 2, Bridge: runs only Alnico 5

These never sold well and was discontinued after 2 years. Many who bought the Am.Pro Strat did not really like them as they found them weak, dull, lacking punch..

Many find them dull. However, they seem to get better on lower setting. They are darker in sound, and can be OK on clean.. but for cleans, lower them. Dynamic on these are balanced flat. They shine best on Overdrive.

Allthough gone you can get these both new still and used.. Plenty of used aroundl. V-Mod II was introduced in 2020 with Am.Pro II but never came on the market.. For obvious reasons.