Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickg FAT 50 BK

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Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickg FAT 50 BK

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Pre-Wired ST Pickg FAT 50 BK

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Product Info

Article Number: 478555
Brand: Fender
Model: Pre-Wired ST Pickg FAT 50 BK
Price: $306.90

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This Fender pre-wired pickguard is a fantastic upgrade for Strat players wanting that classic, slightly fatter '50s tone without the DIY hassle. The Fat '50s pickups really deliver a sweet, warm growl perfect for blues, rock, and even some funk. It's a great option for players who want to enhance their guitar’s sound quickly and easily.

Product Description

  • Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickguard 50 BK
  • Prewired Stratocaster pickguard
  • With 3 Custom Shop Fat '50 single coils
  • Molded magnetic wire
  • Reverse-wound
  • mid single coil
  • Off-set
  • hand-set and bevelled Alnico 5 magnets for symmetrical performance
  • Period-appropriate cloth wire and fiber bobbin
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Custom Shop Fat '50s deliver a thick, harmonically rich vintage tone.
  • • Pre-wired convenience saves significant installation time and potential headaches.
  • • Reverse-wound middle pickup cancels hum and provides useful tonal combinations.
  • • Hand-set and bevelled Alnico 5 magnets ensure even response and balanced output.
CONS
  • • The black pickguard might not suit all guitar aesthetics or finishes.
  • • 'Fat '50s' pickups, while versatile, lean toward a warmer, less glassy tone.
  • • Pre-wired nature limits modification options for pickup swapping later on.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge, Middle, Neck
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance 5.8kΩ (Bridge), 5.3kΩ (Middle), 5.6kΩ (Neck) - approximate values
Mounting Pre-wired to standard Stratocaster pickguard
Cover Picket Fence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Fat '50s are designed with more windings, providing a noticeably higher output level and increased midrange presence compared to vintage-spec pickups.
Absolutely, it’s a standard Stratocaster pickguard and designed for easy replacement, allowing you to customize the guitar’s appearance.
Yes, the wiring replicates a classic Stratocaster setup, including the reverse-wound middle pickup for noise cancellation and phase switching possibilities.

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