PICKUPS NOISELESS

Model# 0992115000

Vintage Noiseless 1st Gen.

STYLE: Vintage Low Output

DC: 9.8k On All

INDUCTANCE: 3.0H on All

MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 2 Staggered

COIL WIRE: Polysol Magnet Wire

LEADS: PVC coated wire

COVERS: Aged White (Black exsists but not sold)

MARKINGS: Pickups taken from guitars are unmarked. Retail can have markings. White pen 766 767 & 768. Etched numbers: 05526 or 053326 (varies)

The 1st gen. Noisesless came in 1998 after a few years of Fender using Lace Sensors. Famously appeared in the 1st generation Clapton signature model, where Clapton himself really got a fantastic tone out of these. Very clean articulation but not anything like passive pickups.

They were discontinued from sale in 2003, but strangely enough returned for retail again many years later. Fender still produces and sell these complete with pots and resistors.

Model# 0992290000

Ultra Noiseless Vintage

STYLE: Low Vintage Pickups

DC: Neck & Middle: 7.9-8.7k | Bridge 9.2-10.0k

INDUCTANCE: Neck & Middle: 2.1-2,5h | Bridge: 2.8-3.2h

MAGNETS: Flat, light Stagger Alnico 5

COIL WIRE: Polysol Wire

LEADS: PVC Shielded Wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Blue Flatwork. ULTRA STRAT VINTAGE

Serial number: 7717355000 REV

Not found on Fender site anymore, but easily bought anywhere still.

Crisp highs and warm lows. The bell tones without the hum. These are a little more scooped compared to Gen4.

Model# 0992291000

Ultra Noiseless Hot

STYLE: High Output Pickups

DC: Neck & Middle: 12.0k | Bridge 14.2k

INDUCTANCE: Neck & Middle: 3.75h | Bridge: 6.6h

MAGNETS: Flat, light Stagger Alnico 5

WIRE: Polysol Wire

LEADS: PVC coated wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Red flatwork ULTRA STRAT MODERN

Serial: 7717354000 REV A

The Hot also comes in HSS configuration but only preinstalled on guitars, not sold in retail. They have a higher output, and the High-E pole is slightly raised for even level on these too.

Needless to say, These are the go-to for overdrive. The overwinding does not drive them into humbucking territory. The Bridge is nice and aggressive. The are most likely the replacement for the Hot Jeff Beck noiseless.

Not offered on Fender.com anymore, but shops seems to have them on back order .

Model# 0992367000

CuNiFe Pickups

STYLE: Vintage Output

DC: Neck: 9.6k | Middle: 10.0k | Bridge: 10.5k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 3.8h | Middle: 4.2h | Bridge: 4.6h

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: CuNiFe (Cobalt Chrome) Adjustable

WIRE: Formvar coated

COVERS: Chrome chassis

LEADS: PVC Vinyl coated

CuNiFe was introduced in 1970 as Humbuckers only in 1970 to 1979 on Thinline Telecasters. For the first time in 2023, Fender recreates these with for most pickup shapes. These are not pure noiseless. But the Chrome chassis help eliminate some hum.

Soundwise they land in more Hi-Fi territory. They are most related to 50´s style pickups. Bassy lows, with crystal clean highs that can be pushed fairly high without losing its potensial to sound shrill.

Model# 0992394000

Michael Landau Custom Ultra Noiseless

STYLE: Moderate Output

DC: Neck: 9.0K, Middle: 9.8K, Bridge: 11.1K

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.7H / Middle: 2.9H / Bridge: 4.0H

MAGNETS: Alnico 5 Staggered / Non-beveled

WIRE: Polysol Coated Wire

COVERS: Aged White

LEADS: PVC Vinyl coated

BOBBINS: Orange PVC Flatwork Serial 770808000 + "Coma" in black sharpie

Released in 2023. These are made to Michael Landaus specifications. delivering sparkling highs punchy midrange and full lows to flawlessly recreate his legendary hot-rodded Stratocaster tones. Alnico 5 magnets with polysol wire deliver a vintage voice with classic bell-like chime without the 60-cycle hum..

Model# 0992260000

Gen.4 Noiseless Pickups

STYLE: High Output Pickups

DC: 10.3 on all

INDUCTANCE: Neck & Middle: 3.2h | Bridge: 3.6h

MAGNETS: Flat, light Stagger Alnico 5

WIRE: Unknown

LEADS: PVC Shielded Wire

COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Orange PVC Flatwork with serial 7708080000

Again the internals has major changes. The Gen.4 has now Alnico 5 and are more hotter than their N3.s Not so vintage sounding anymore as the treble is slightly lower and the mids more present but warmer compared to the Vintage Noiseless. The Tone roll-off is more aggressive on these. A compressor (if you like them) can work well on these. They still retain some sparkle on full tone. But a little far cry away from its previous rendition.

Model# 0992104006

SCN Noiseless (Gen.2)

STYLE: Vintage Low Output

DC: Neck: 6.5k| Middle: 6.5k | Bridge: 11.6k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.4h | Middle: 2.3h | Bridge:4.0h

MAGNETS: Samarium Cobalt Flat Staggered

WIRE: Unknown

LEADS: PVC Leads

COVERS: White / Black / Aged White

MARKINGS: ST-NK /ST-MD /ST-BR also REV D,

These were a colaboration between the late Bill Lawrence and Fender and came installed on Fender American Deluxe Strats in 2004-2009

On performance, they seem to find most favour on High gain players. Otherwise characteristic has been given to them as dull and lifeless on clean. They have a reduced amount of sparkle and can be dark.

Out of production. They fetch more dollars today.

Model# 0993115000

N3 Noiseless (Gen.3)

STYLE: Vintage Low Output

DC: 6.8 On All

INDUCTANCE: 3.0h On All

MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 2, 3, 5

WIRE: Formvar

LEADS: PVC Leads

COVERS: Aged White

Markings: Easy identified as the only noiseless set with three different colors Red White and Blue PVC Bobbins

Some say these are the best Noiseless. They feature 3 types of magnets Alnico 2 in the Middle, Alnico 3 in the neck and Alnico 5 in the bridge. This results in a warm punchy bridge. a sparkly middle and a warm but full neck pickup.

Brigther than its previous versions. And much more versatile. More closer to Lace Sensors.

Discontinued in 2015 and hard to come by today already. Were also sold individually in box.

Model# 0992105000

Hot Noiseless (Jeff Beck)

STYLE: Medium Output Pickups

DC: 10.4k On All

INDUCTANCE: 3.5h On All

MAGNETS: Flat Poles and Stagger | Ceramic Magnets

WIRE: Polysol Wire / Plastic Bobbin

LEADS: PVD coated wire.

COVERS: Aged White. Silver text.

MARKINGS None: Silver letterings and tall build give these away

Although Jeff´s name is not on the box, These was featured on the Jeff Beck signature Strat for a while.

These are not so hot as you think. You can crank out some nice vintage tones out of these. But can sound harsh on mids. If you dig the Texas Special, these are up that alley. They sound a little bit different since they have ceramic magnets. Stick 500k pots on your guitar if you want them brighter. Introduced in 1999, the were sold until 2024, Almost went off the market around the time Jeff beck passed away.

Keep in mind, these pickups are tall. make sure your cavities are able to take them.

Model# 0992277000

Super 55

STYLE: Hot Output Split-coil Humbucker Pickups

DC: Neck & Middle: 12.6-13.9k | Bridge: 13.3-14.7k

INDUCTANCE: Neck & Middle: 2.9h | Bridge: 3.2h

MAGNETS: Alnico 5

WIRE: Formvar

LEADS: PIN Connectors to PCB Board.

COVERS: White (Changeable)

MARKINGS: Ying Yangish Black/Red backside.

Also has 3 pin connector.

Labeled SPLIT COIL STRATOCASTER

These came quietly with little advertisement and were quickly discontinued because of design issues.

Noiseless are usually stacked coils, but the Super 55 are two side-by-side coils that acts as an normal Humbucker. The problem with this is that in between the coils is a little deadspot that can be noticed when you bend the G-string over it while on neck pickup especially. The volume drops when the string hits that deadspot.. Sound wise they seem fine, but if you are a heavy bender, i would stay well clear of these. Jazz players might find these working ok, but how many plays Jazz on a Strat?

But obviously, Fender quickly saw these as an failure and took them off the market pretty quick.

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