Fender Custom Shop '69 Strat Pickups Set

The Fender Custom Shop '69 Strat pickups aim to replicate the clear, bell-like tone of late-1960s Stratocasters. This set is built with period-correct specs, including staggered Alnico 5 magnets and enamel-coated wire, delivering bright highs, scooped mids, and a percussive attack. They're well-suited for funk, blues, psychedelic rock, and clean rhythm tones where note separation and chime are essential.

These are single-coil pickups designed to fit standard Strat-style routing and pickguards. Each pickup is non-reverse-wound, so traditional hum is present when used on its own. However, combining pickups in positions 2 and 4 offers natural phase cancellation (quack tone) and reduced noise.

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Fitment Summary

• Pickup Type: Strat-style single coil

• Magnet Type: Alnico 5 (staggered pole pieces)

• Wiring: Cloth push-back wire (vintage-style)

• Output: Low to medium (vintage spec)

• Mounting Style: Standard Stratocaster pickguard and pickup cavity

• Cover Color: Aged white (included)

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️ Installation Notes

These pickups are drop-in compatible with most Stratocaster-style guitars using standard single-coil routing and pickguards (3 single-coil configuration). They include mounting screws and tubing.

Due to the vintage-style wiring, installation may require soldering. If your Strat uses modern plastic-coated wire or a quick-connect system, you may need to rewire or adapt your controls.