Fender Pure Vintage 61 Stratocaster Pickup Set
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Capture the iconic sound of the early '60s with the Fender Pure Vintage '61 Stratocaster Pickups. Expertly crafted to reproduce the hallmark throaty tones that defined a generation, these pickups deliver the glistening highs and warm, punchy lows that have made the Stratocaster a legend in its own right.
Whether you're a vintage tone purist or a modern player looking to add some classic flair to your sound, these pickups are a perfect fit.
Fender Pure Vintage '61 Stratocaster Pickups Key Features
- Authentic Vintage Tone: The Formvar-coated magnet wire enhances brightness, giving you that crisp, articulate sound that made the early '60s Stratocasters famous.
- Focused and Dynamic Sound: Alnico 5 magnets provide a tighter, more focused tone with enhanced dynamics, allowing each note to ring out with clarity and precision.
- Balanced Output: Staggered pole pieces ensure even volume and output across all strings, so your chords and solos sound balanced and full, whether you’re playing clean or with overdrive.
- Period-Correct Construction: True to their name, these pickups feature vintage-style cloth wiring, hand-beveled staggered pole pieces, and fiber bobbin construction, faithfully recreating the look and sound of the original 1961 pickups.
- Wax-Potted for Reliability: Each pickup is wax-potted to reduce microphonic noise and ensure reliable performance, even at high volumes.
Fender Pure Vintage '61 Stratocaster Pickups Specs
- Pickup Configuration: SSS (Single-Single-Single), ideal for the classic Stratocaster setup
- Lead Wire: Period-correct cloth-covered for vintage authenticity and durability
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5, offering focused tone and dynamic response
- Magnet Wire: Polysol-coated for improved brightness and a clear, articulate tone
- Pole Pieces: Staggered, hand-beveled to balance string output
- Bobbin Material: Fiber, maintaining the classic Fender construction
- Output: Vintage, perfect for achieving those low-output, warm tones synonymous with early Stratocasters
- DC Resistance: 5.9K, delivering that distinctive early '60s tone with clarity and depth
- Inductance: 2.3 Henries, providing the perfect blend of warmth and brightness
Classic Sound, Modern Performance
The Fender Pure Vintage '61 Stratocaster Pickups are more than just a nod to the past—they’re a tool for today’s guitarist who values authentic tone and superior craftsmanship.
These pickups are built to Fender’s exacting standards, ensuring that every detail—from the vintage-accurate materials to the period-correct specifications—contributes to a sound that’s as true to the original as possible.
Whether you're playing blues, rock, or anything in between, these pickups will infuse your playing with the unmistakable warmth, punch, and clarity of a vintage '61 Stratocaster. Upgrade your guitar with the Fender Pure Vintage '61 Stratocaster Pickups and experience the legendary sound that has shaped music history.
| Manufacturer | Fender |
|---|---|
| SKU | 333886 |
| Shipping Weight (kg) | 0.500000 |
| MPN | 0992389000 |
| Colour | white |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Pickup Config | 3 x single coil |
Extended Christmas Exchanges
For orders placed between 12th November and 24th December 2024, you’ll have until 31st January 2025 to exchange your purchase for a product of the same value, or pay the difference for a more expensive piece of gear. Find out more*.
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