Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickg FAT 50 BK
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Pre-Wired ST Pickg FAT 50 BK
Product Info
Article Number:
478555
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Pre-Wired ST Pickg FAT 50 BK
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
