PICKUPS STANDARD LINE

Model# 099-2131-000

Tex-Mex Pickups

STYLE: Hot Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 6.5k | Middle: 6.4k | Bridge: 7.4k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.75h | Middle: 2.75h | Bridge: 3.7

RWRP: Yes

MAGNETS: Non-Beveled Alnico 5 | Staggered

WIRE: Polysol Coated Wire

LEADS: PVC coated wire

FLATWORK: Plastic mold bobbins

COVERS: White

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.

Glassy, bright and sparkly vintage tones on the cheap. With a high output bridge for rowdy tones. 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

STYLE: Vintage Low Output Pickups

DC: 5.6K on All

INDUCTANCE: 3.0h on all

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.

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.

Model# 099-2222-000

Fender Deluxe Drive

STYLE: High Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 10.6k | Middle: 12.0k | Bridge: 12.0k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 3.5h| Middle: 4.3 | Bridge: 4.3h

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

STYLE: Vintage Low Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 5.9k | Middle: 6.4k | Bridge: 6.8k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.8h| Middle: 2.8 | Bridge: 3.0h

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

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 5.7k | Middle: 5.95k | Bridge: 5.95k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.32h | Middle: 2.58h | Bridge: 2.75h

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.

Model# 099-2206-000

Vintera 50’s Vintage

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 5.5k | Middle: 5.9k | Bridge: 6.0k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.4h | Middle: 2.5h | Bridge: 2.6

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

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# 099-2209-000

Vintera 60’s Modified

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 5.7k | Middle: 5.95k | Bridge: 5.95k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.32h | Middle: 2.58h | Bridge: 2.75h

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

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 6.0k | Middle: 6.1k | Bridge: 6.5k

INDUCTANCE: 2.5 Henries on all

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)a

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

STYLE: Hot Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 7.8k | Middle: 8.5k | Bridge: 8.9k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 3.2h | Middle: 3.5h | Bridge: 3.9h

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# 099-2277-000

Fender V-Mod

STYLE: High Output Pickups

DC: Neck: 6.4k | Middle: 6.7k | Bridge: 6.7k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.76h | Middle: 2.74h | Bridge: 2.8h

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. They are far from the most popular pickups.

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.

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

These are not produced anymore but easily obtain still. V-Mod II was introduced in 2020 but not offered for sale yet. And hardly will be as they are not so popular really.

Model# 99-2043-000

Original ’57/’62 Pre-1998

STYLE: Low Output Pickups

DC: Bridge 6.0k | Middle 5.9k| N: 5.9k

INDUCTANCE: Unknown

RWRP: No

MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 5 | Staggered

FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fiber

WIRE: Plain Enamel

LEADS: Cloth wire

Markings: None

The first generation ’57/’62 are a different breed entirerly from current versions.

These were installed in the first edtition ’57 & ’62 AVRI´s (83-98)

Sold in singles only and often clad up thick with pot wax

Model# 0992204000

Vinera 50’s Vintage Tele

STYLE: Low Vintage Output

DC: Neck: 7.8k | Bridge: 7.75k

INDUCTANCE: Neck 2.1h | Bridge: 4.09h

MAGNETS: Neck: Alnico 2 | Bridge:Alnico 3

WIRE: Formvar

POLEPIECES: Flush mount

Budget vintage sound.

These are not particularly twangy in the bridge. But has plenty drive otherwise.

Model# 0992263000

Tex Mex Telecaster Pickups

STYLE: Hot Output

DC: Neck: 5.7k | Bridge: 8.0k

INDUCTANCE: Neck Unknown | Bridge: 4.2h

MAGNETS: Alnico 5

WIRE: Polysol Wire

LEADS: Shielded Wire

POLEPIECES: Flat

Overwound style set that bites well

Model# 0992119000

Original ’52 Pickup Set

STYLE: High Output

DC: Neck: 11.3k | Bridge: 14.4k

INDUCTANCE: Neck 3.7h | Bridge: 5.4h

MAGNETS: Alnico 3

WIRE: Polysol Enamel

Polepieces: Flush mount

Bobbins: Plastic

Wire: PVC Wire

Like the SSS version. These are charged up for real soaring tones., Not bright and vintage chimey. Plenty of bass and midrange.

Model# 0992392000

Joe Strummer Signature Telecaster Set

STYLE: Vintage Low Output

DC: Neck: 6.8K | Bridge: 6.4K

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 1.8H | Bridge: 2.38H

MAGNETS: Alnico 5

WIRE: Polysol Enamel

Polepieces: Vintage Stagger | Non-Beveled

Bobbins: Nylon

Wire: PVC Wire

Poor old Joe must be rolling around his grave with all the crap Fender puts out under his name.. But blame his family who want money, not Joe. Atleast they priced them ok. Gotta admit the box art is pretty cool though

Not heard any bird sing about these. More tonal info coming one day

Model# 0992378000

Jason Isbell Signature Set

STYLE: Vintage Low Output

DC: Neck: 6.3k | Bridge 6.7k

INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.1H | Bridge: 2.8H

MAGNETS: Alnico 5

WIRE: Polysol Formvar

Polepieces: Vintage Stagger | Non-Beveled | Wax potted

Bobbins: Grey / Black Fiber

Wire: PVC Wire (Green, Yellow, Black)

Tim Shaw has designed these for Isbell. They are one of the more versatile sets from Fender in a while. If you like it Twangy, the Bridge here will provide that in loads.

The neck is a tweaked up Twisted Tele pickup.

Spark and twang if you desire? give these a go