Fender CuNiFe Strat Pickup Set VW
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CuNiFe Strat Pickup Set VW
Product Info
Article Number:
561467
Brand:
Fender
Model:
CuNiFe Strat Pickup Set VW
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Fender CuNiFe pickups are a solid upgrade for any S-style guitar seeking a vintage-inspired tone with a touch more clarity. The CuNiFe blend delivers a sweet, articulate sound that’s ideal for blues, classic rock, and country players—they’re a fantastic sweet spot between vintage warmth and modern definition.
Product Description
- Fender CuNiFe Strat Pickup Set VW
- Set of Pickups for S-Style Electric Guitar
- 3 Single coils
- Brilliant tone
- Vintage style voice
- Hi-Fi clarity without losing attack and definition
- Chrome-ringed cover acts as a shield to eliminate 60-cycle hum
- DC resistance neck: 9.6 kOhm
- DC resistance centre: 10.0 kOhm
- DC resistance bridge: 10.5 kOhm
- Colour: Chrome ring with Vintage White insert
PROS
- • CuNiFe construction provides a unique warmth and clarity not found in standard pickups.
- • Chrome-ringed covers effectively shield against hum, a noticeable improvement in quieter environments.
- • Vintage White inserts offer a classic aesthetic, seamlessly blending with vintage-style Strats.
- • Well-balanced output across the neck, middle, and bridge positions ensures tonal consistency.
CONS
- • The slightly higher DC resistance might feel a touch darker to players used to hotter pickups.
- • While versatile, they lean towards a vintage tone, potentially limiting modern high-gain applications.
- • The chrome rings, while aesthetically pleasing, can be prone to fingerprints and require occasional cleaning.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck, Middle, Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium-High
DC Resistance
Neck: 9.6 kOhm, Centre: 10.0 kOhm, Bridge: 10.5 kOhm
Mounting
Standard Stratocaster/S-Style
Cover
Chrome-ringed with Vintage White insert
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CuNiFe set offers a similar vintage vibe but with a slightly more defined and less muddy character, often considered a more modern interpretation of the classic Strat sound.
Generally, yes, as they adhere to standard Stratocaster pickup dimensions and wiring configurations, but always double-check your guitar’s routing and control cavity size.
The covers are press-fit and can be removed, although doing so will eliminate the hum-bucking benefit and might require some careful handling to avoid damage to the pickups.
