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Fender Custom Shop Strat Texas Special Pickup Set

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  • Enamel-coated magnet wire for warm vintage tone
  • Staggered pole pieces for balanced output
  • Alnico 5 magnets for more focus and enhanced dynamics
  • Reverse-wound middle pickup to eliminate hum
  • Overwound calibrated pickups for scorching output
  • 1 year Warranty Included
  • Alnico 5 Magnets

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Customer Ratings
Easy to install
4.3
4.5
4.3
4.3
3.8
4.3
Value for money
3.9
4.0
3.9
3.9
4.0
3.9
Versatility
4.2
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number of strings
6
6
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guitar bridge system
Tremolo
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Tremolo
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Tremolo
pickup configuration
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As Heard on: Fender American Special Stratocaster guitars. Characterized by their midrange chirp, crystalline highs and tight bass, Fender Texas Special Strat pickups feature an overwound single-coil construction that produces big Texas-blues tone.


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Customer Reviews
4.4 out of 5 stars
23
4.2 out of 5 stars
28
4.4 out of 5 stars
492
4.5 out of 5 stars
354
4.5 out of 5 stars
354
4.5 out of 5 stars
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Style Vintage Vintage-Style Noiseless Custom Shop Custom Shop Noiseless
Configuration SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS
Magnet Type Alnico 5 Alnico 5 Alnico 2 Alnico 5 Alnico 5 Alnico 5
Magnet Wire Formvar-coated Enamel-coated Polysol-coated Enamel-coated Enamel-coated Polysol-coated
DC Resistance Neck: 5.5k, Middle: 5.9k, Bridge: 6.0k Neck: 5.7k, Middle: 5.95k, Bridge: 5.95k Neck/Middle/Bridge: 9.8K Neck Pickup: 5.9K. Middle: 6.5K. Bridge: 6.6K Neck/Middle/Bridge: 5.6K Neck/Middle: 7.9 - 8.7k, Bridge: 9.2 - 10.0k
Inductance Neck: 2.4 Henries, Middle: 2.5 Henries, Bridge: 2.6 Henries Neck: 2.32 Henries, Middle: 2.58 Henries, Bridge: 2.75 Henries 3.0 Henries Neck: 2.57 Henries, Middle: 2.6 Henries, Bridge: 2.97 Henries Neck/Middle/Bridge: 3.0 Henries Neck/Middle: 2.1 - 2.5H, Bridge: 2.8 - 3.2H
Lead Wire Vinyl-covered Vinyl-covered Vinyl-covered Cloth-covered Cloth-covered Vinyl-covered
Pole Pieces Staggered Staggered unbeveled Staggered hand-beveled Staggered Staggered Staggered unbeveled
Tone Vintage Vintage Vintage Modern Vintage Modern
Output Vintage Vintage Moderate (3 out of 5) Hot (4 out of 5) Vintage (1 out of 5) Vintage
Fender Noiseless Strat Pickups Fender Strat Pickups Fender Strat Pickups Fender Strat Pickups Fender Strat Pickups Fender Strat Pickups
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Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
19
4.7 out of 5 stars
499
4.4 out of 5 stars
150
4.5 out of 5 stars
107
4.4 out of 5 stars
492
4.5 out of 5 stars
354
Style Noiseless Modern Pure Vintage Pure Vintage Noiseless Custom Shop
Configuration SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS
Magnet Type Alnico 5 Alnico 5 Alnico 5 Alnico 5 Ceramic Alnico 5
Magnet Wire Polysol-coated Polysol-coated Enamel-coated Formvar-coated Polysol-coated Formvar-coated
DC Resistance Neck/Middle: 12.3 - 12.9k, Bridge: 21.6 - 22.2k Neck: 6.5K, Middle: 6.4K, Bridge: 7.4K 5.9K 5.8K Neck/Middle/Bridge: 10.4K Neck/Middle Pickups: 5.9K. Bridge: 6.5K
Inductance Neck/Middle: 3.75H, Bridge: 6.6H Neck/Middle: 2.75 Henries, Bridge: 3.7 Henries 2.6 Henries 2.2 Henries Neck/Middle/Bridge: 2.8 Henries Neck/Middle: 2.4 Henries, Bridge: 2.75 Henries.
Lead Wire Vinyl-covered Vinyl-covered Cloth-covered Cloth-covered Vinyl-covered Cloth-covered
Pole Pieces Staggered unbeveled Staggered Staggered Staggered Flush-mount Staggered hand-beveled
Tone Hot Modern Vintage Vintage Hot Vintage
Output Hot Moderate (3 out of 5) Vintage Vintage Hot (5 out of 5) Vintage (2 out of 5)
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Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
14
4.5 out of 5 stars
125
4.4 out of 5 stars
492
4.5 out of 5 stars
354
4.1 out of 5 stars
66
4.4 out of 5 stars
86
Style Vintage-Style Modern Pure Vintage Custom Shop Modern Noiseless
Configuration SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS
Magnet Type Alnico 2 Alnico 3 Alnico 5 Alnico 5 Neck and Middle: Alnico 4, Bridge: Alnico 2 Alnico 5
Magnet Wire Formvar-coated Polysol-coated Formvar-coated Formvar-coated Enamel-coated
DC Resistance Neck/Middle/Bridge: 6.7K Neck: 10.6K, Middle/Bridge: 12.0K Neck/Middle/Bridge: 5.6K Neck: 6.26K, Middle: 6.34K, Bridge: 6.43K Neck: 7.8K, Middle: 8.5K, Bridge: 8.9K 10.3k
Inductance Neck/Middle/Bridge: 2.8 Henries Neck: 3.5 Henries, Middle: 4.3 Henries, Bridge: 4.3 Henries Neck/Middle/Bridge: 3.0 Henries Neck: 2.49 Henries, Middle: 2.5 Henries, Bridge: 2.63 Henries Neck/Middle: 3.2 Henries, Bridge: 3.6 Henries
Lead Wire Cloth-covered Vinyl-covered Cloth-covered Cloth-covered Shielded
Pole Pieces Staggered Flush-mount Staggered hand-beveled Staggered hand-beveled Staggered Staggered
Tone Modern Hot Vintage Modern Modern
Output Hot Hot (4 out of 5) Vintage (1 out of 5) Moderate (3 out of 5) Modern

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
354 global ratings

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Customers like the value, clarity, age and sound quality of the guitar picks. For example, they mention that it's a relatively cheap upgrade that pays off in spades, has a very vintage tone and that it adds vintage authenticity to their Fender Classic Stratocaster. They're also happy with the pickup, performance, and ease of installation. Opinions are mixed on quality.

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79 customers mention71 positive8 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. For example, they mention it has a fantastic tone, is great for the blues, and has chimey sounds. Some say that the pickups have an amazing range in tone, and that they can achieve the SRV tone in almost any medium amp.

"great Texas blues sound. Closer to SRV than I can play so there's that." Read more

"...My main focus with my guitar is that although it sounded pretty dang good overall, it just never quite sounded like what I thought a strat should..." Read more

"...I also tried them with Ernie Ball 10's and they sound amazing, so you don't need to use "barb wire" strings and absurdly high action, but it does..." Read more

"...The neck pickup is nice and thick but not muddy, the middle has that classic chime and the bridge does a very good job of being trebily but not..." Read more

39 customers mention32 positive7 negative

Customers like the pickups of the guitar. They mention that they are great, amazing, and truly awesome. Some say that the bridge does a good job of being treble-y but not harsh or ice picky.

"...BEST strings I've ever used!!!" Read more

"...Getting to the point: these are the best pickups I have ever heard. I have 57-62 which I love. I have almost every major guitar ever made...." Read more

"...the middle has that classic chime and the bridge does a very good job of being trebily but not harsh or "ice picky"...." Read more

"Great pick ups no problem with that aspect, but no pick up screws in box not a big deal but kind of a pain." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the guitar. They mention that it has nice clarity and sparkle, with a bright and chimey top end. They also appreciate the amazing depth and tone, with sweet shimmer. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...The guitar was very flawed up but had a decent looking finish...." Read more

"...clean, with a little gain, or with a lot of gain, and they're just bright enough (as opposed to the too-bright stock parts)...." Read more

"...The articulation is there, the clarity is there, and just the overall 'roundness' is there for me...." Read more

"...woody bass that lets you hear sound of actual guitar more, brighter top end, more open...." Read more

13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the guitar. They say it has an amazing range in tone, and works great. Some say that the pick ups have a low output, but they play well with pedals. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.

"...The result was incredible, the pick ups have an amazing range in tone and full sound, this squire plays like an American Strat now!..." Read more

"...Perfect for Jimi, Gilmour. Cooler sound overall, lower output, woody bass that lets you hear sound of actual guitar more, brighter top end, more open..." Read more

"...Sweet shimmer, tight low end and plays very well with pedals and any amount of o.d. I am really pleased!" Read more

"...A completely non-functional neck p'up that read continuous continuity (broken internal wire, no resistance)...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it is a relatively cheap upgrade that pays off in spades.

"...Stratocaster, and for the price here on Amazon, it's a relatively cheap upgrade that pays off in spades...." Read more

"...and add these pickups and you will have an extremely affordable vintage Fender Stratocaster for VERY little money. Great buy!" Read more

"...I think they're my favorite. Overall, worth the investment.I called the number on the invoice to get some clue as to which pup went where...." Read more

"...It's got the bright Pink Floyd sound now. Also found the best price on Amazon. better than the guitar supply houses !" Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the age of the guitar. They say it has a vintage tone, with great note complexity. They also say it strikes a real nice balance between vintage jangle and output boost. They mention that it has different tones, including vintage and with some fuzz or crunch. Overall, customers are satisfied with the age and authenticity of the product.

"...Together, my guitar has a VERY vintage tone with GREAT note complexity...." Read more

"...Clear, so much different tones, vintage and with some fuzz or crunch it is even better... Woodstock here I am baby!" Read more

"...For the first time it feels alive, it wants to sing, it wants to scream...." Read more

"...as hot as they make them out to be, but they strike a real nice balance between vintage jangle and output boost, and have a very cool personality...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation process of the guitar pickups to be easy. They mention that the instructions are straightforward, easy to understand, and clear.

"...The wiring diagram is clearly laid out and easy to understand.As I said earlier, the sound of these is amazing...." Read more

"...The Pickups are high quality and easy to install if you have the tools and knowledge. Straight forward instructions. Fit and finish were top notch." Read more

"...and sofwares and let me tell you, these Texas pickups make the work so easy, you can achieve the SRV tone in almost any medium amp without any..." Read more

"...packaged - cool wax covered cloth push back wire - easily marked for correct installation...." Read more

11 customers mention6 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the guitar. Some mention that the pickups are free of defects and easy to install, while others say that the fret job is terrible and the neck is of poor quality. The alder body is cheap and the bridge, nut, and tuners are also of poor value. Overall, the quality is not as expected from the Fender Customs Shop.

"...Breath of fresh air and new life in an old favorite. The Pickups are high quality and easy to install if you have the tools and knowledge...." Read more

"...It features a very cheap alder body, cheap bridge, nut and tuners, and terribad fret job on a very poor quality maple/rosewood neck that would make..." Read more

"...In the clean channel they have that bell quality, which is what I was after. Clearly pronounced lows and highs, with mids a bit scooped...." Read more

"One of the pickups just doesn't work. The pick up looked damaged when it showed up, it looked partially re-wound...." Read more

Perfect.
5 Stars
Perfect.
I was a bit skeptical at this price,and then I quickly was not lol. I’m not going to get into blathering, these pickups speak for themselves just fine. Get a ‘Toneshaper blend kit’ with them and don’t look back. Five stars plus.
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M.P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Not cheap, but amazing tone
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2024
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T.Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Texas specials
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2023
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ROD
5.0 out of 5 stars Le son!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfetti per i fan di Hendrix ma non solo
Reviewed in Italy on June 24, 2020
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JULIAN
5.0 out of 5 stars las devolvi y no tube ningun problema.
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