Fender Custom Texas Special Strat Set
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Fender
Custom Texas Special Strat Set
Product Info
Article Number:
125763
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Custom Texas Special Strat Set
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$269.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Texas Specials are a solid upgrade for any Strat player chasing that classic, warm Fender tone. They offer a noticeable boost in output and clarity compared to vintage-spec pickups, making them ideal for blues, rock, and country players who want a bit more punch without losing that familiar Strat vibe. A premium-priced set that delivers serious bang for your buck.
Product Description
- Fender Custom Texas Special Strat Set
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- 3 Custom shop single coils
- For neck
- middle and bridge position
- Loud "vintage sound" with rich basses and mids and present highs
- Alnico 5 magnets
- Enamel coated
- Staggered pole pieces
- DC resistance neck pickup: 5.9 K
- DC resistance middle pickup: 6.5 K
- DC resistance bridge pickup: 6.6 K
- White cover
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a sweet, articulate, and responsive tone.
- • Staggered pole pieces improve string balance and output across the fretboard.
- • Custom Shop construction ensures high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail.
- • The slightly overwound bridge pickup provides a hotter, more aggressive bridge tone.
CONS
- • The middle pickup's output can sometimes get lost in a full band mix.
- • While versatile, they lean toward a vintage-style sound, limiting modern high-gain applications.
- • Enamel coated wiring is prone to microphonic squeals if not properly shielded.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck, Middle, Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium-High
DC Resistance
Neck: 5.9K, Middle: 6.5K, Bridge: 6.6K
Mounting
Standard Stratocaster 3-hole pattern
Cover
White
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vintage Noiseless pickups prioritize quiet operation, sacrificing some of the characteristic warmth and chime of the Texas Specials. Texas Specials offer a more authentic vintage tone with a bit more output, but aren't completely noise-free.
Combining these single coils with a humbucker can create a mismatched sound; the output and tonal characteristics will be significantly different, potentially muddying the overall tone.
These pickups are not potted, which means they're more susceptible to picking up noise from electronics or single-hand tremolo use. Proper shielding and careful wiring are recommended to minimize unwanted hum.
