Fender Kingfish Humbucking Pickup Set

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Fender Kingfish Humbucking Pickup Set

Fender

Kingfish Humbucking Pickup Set

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Product Info

Article Number: 545872
Brand: Fender
Model: Kingfish Humbucking Pickup Set
Price: $244.20

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These Kingfish pickups are a solid choice if you're chasing that classic, powerful humbucker sound without the premium price tag. They offer a good balance of clarity and aggression, making them ideal for players into rock, blues, and everything in between—a real workhorse set for the modern gigging musician.

Product Description

Fender Kingfish Humbucking Pickup Set, Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar, Kingfish Signature Model, 2 Humbuckers

PROS
  • • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a punchy, articulate, vintage-era tone.
  • • Excellent clarity and note definition, even with high gain.
  • • Well-made, potted construction minimizes noise and enhances durability.
  • • Versatile enough for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles.
CONS
  • • High output might be overwhelming for players seeking a very vintage, low-output sound.
  • • Limited aesthetic customization options compared to some aftermarket pickups.
  • • May require minor adjustments for optimal fit in certain guitar cavities.

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Key Features

Position Bridge & Neck
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level 9.5K (Bridge), 8.5K (Neck)
DC Resistance 16.2kΩ (Bridge), 15.8kΩ (Neck)
Spacing 50mm (1.97")
Mounting Four-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kingfish pickups have a much more aggressive and vintage-voiced character compared to the cleaner, more sterile sound of the Vintage Noiseless pickups; they're not trying to be 'noiseless' but rather deliver a classic tone.
Yes, the output level and robust construction handle drop tunings well, although extremely low tunings might require adjustments to your amp's gain settings.
While they’re designed for Fender guitars, they *should* fit most standard Fender-style cavities, but minor routing adjustments might be needed depending on your instrument.

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