Fender Pure Vintage '65 Stratocaster Pickups

The Fender Pure Vintage '65 Strat pickups are designed to replicate the sound of mid-1960s Stratocasters, offering a balanced tone with clear highs, warm mids, and a round low end. This set emphasizes chime and articulation while delivering slightly fuller output compared to earlier '50s or early '60s Strat sets.

Each pickup is built with staggered Alnico 5 magnets, enamel-coated wire, and cloth push-back leads, staying true to vintage specs. The result is a versatile set well-suited to surf, blues, garage rock, and classic clean tones that still cut through in a mix.

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Fitment Summary

• Pickup Type: Strat-style single coils (neck, middle, bridge)

• Magnet Type: Alnico 5 (staggered poles)

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

• Output: Medium (vintage-voiced, slightly fuller than '54 or '59 sets)

• Mounting Style: Standard Strat pickguard and routing

• Cover Color: Aged white (included)

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️ Installation Notes

These pickups are a direct fit for most Stratocaster-style guitars with standard single-coil routing and 3-pickup configuration. They come with mounting screws and tubing for height adjustment.

Wiring uses vintage-style cloth push-back wire, so soldering is required. Unlike some modern Strat sets, this one does not include a reverse-wound middle pickup, so hum cancellation in positions 2 and 4 may be minimal.

If your guitar uses quick-connect electronics or shielded leads, slight reworking may be necessary for compatibility.