Fender Pure Vintage 52 Tele PU Set
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Pure Vintage 52 Tele PU Set
Product Info
Article Number:
221232
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Pure Vintage 52 Tele PU Set
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$171.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Pure Vintage '52 Tele pickups nail that classic, twangy vibe. They're beautifully voiced for blues, country, and rockabilly, offering a warm, articulate sound. If you're chasing that authentic 1950s Telecaster tone without a full vintage restoration project, this is a superb choice.
Product Description
- Fender Pure Vintage 52 ST Pickup Set
- Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
- For Telecaster on the neck and bridge position
- For bridge and neck position
- Enameled copper magnet wire
- Flush-mounted pole pieces
- Magnet material: Alnico 3
- Vintage output
PROS
- • Authentic '52 Tele tone with Alnico 3 warmth and clarity
- • Flush-mounted pole pieces replicate original vintage aesthetics
- • Enameled copper wire delivers smoother highs and reduced microphonics
- • Excellent build quality with tight tolerances and durable construction
CONS
- • Output is lower than modern pickups, requiring a responsive amp
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in vintage-style genres
- • Can be brittle with high-gain amplification, losing its character
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck and Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 3
Output Level
Vintage
DC Resistance
5.8kΩ (Neck), 6.2kΩ (Bridge)
Mounting
Four-hole
Cover
Single-ply, vintage-style
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Frequently Asked Questions
They’re among the most accurate, using period-correct materials and construction techniques, often exceeding other reproductions in nuance.
While usable, they’ll be most effective with a cleaner, more vintage-voiced amp to avoid masking their subtleties.
No, they feature a single-ply vintage-style plastic cover, a more common construction for the era, though not identical to the cloth-covered originals.
