Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickg. Tex.Sp.SSS

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Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickg. Tex.Sp.SSS

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Pre-Wired ST Pickg. Tex.Sp.SSS

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 478888
Brand: Fender
Model: Pre-Wired ST Pickg. Tex.Sp.SSS
Price: $306.90

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This is a really smart way to get serious Custom Shop Strat tone without the Custom Shop price tag. The Texas Specials are punchy and responsive, perfect for classic rock, blues, and even some funk. It's a great upgrade for players wanting that authentic vintage vibe with a bit more modern headroom.

Product Description

  • Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickguard Texas
  • Pre-wired Stratocaster pickguard
  • With 3 Custom Shop Texas Special single coils
  • Enamel-coated magnetic wire for warm vintage sound
  • Staggered pole pieces
  • Alnico 5 magnets for improved dynamics
  • 11-Hole
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Custom Shop Texas Special pickups deliver powerful, articulate Strat tones.
  • • Pre-wired convenience simplifies upgrades, saving time and frustration.
  • • Enamel-coated wire provides a warmer, more vintage-voiced output.
  • • Staggered pole pieces improve string balance and clarity across the spectrum.
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; excels in Strat tones, less suited for heavier genres.
  • • Black pickguard may not suit all guitar aesthetics or finishes.
  • • Pre-wired nature restricts potential for custom pickup modifications.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge, Middle, Neck
Magnet Alnico 5
Output Level High
DC Resistance 6.2kΩ (approximate, varies per pickup)
Mounting 11-hole Stratocaster
Cover Pearly White

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Frequently Asked Questions

While they are genuine Texas Specials, pre-wired pickguards don't replicate the full Custom Shop experience, lacking the hand-matching and meticulous assembly.
It's designed for standard 11-hole Stratocasters, but older or heavily modified guitars might require slight adjustments or routing.
These Texas Specials are significantly hotter and more articulate than standard Fender pickups, offering a more aggressive and focused sound with increased sustain.

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