Fender Pure Vintage 61 ST Pickup Set
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Fender
Pure Vintage 61 ST Pickup Set
Product Info
Article Number:
571110
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Pure Vintage 61 ST Pickup Set
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$159.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Pure Vintage 61 STs are a fantastic choice if you're chasing that early '60s Strat tone – think clean, bell-like highs and a sweet, slightly scooped midrange. They’re a premium-priced upgrade that nails the vintage vibe, especially for players who love blues, surf, and classic rock tones. If you want that authentic, uncompressed Fender sound, these are hard to beat.
Product Description
- Fender Pure Vintage 61 ST Pickup Set
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- 3 Single coils
- For bridge
- middle and neck position
- Output: Vintage
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Staggered pole pieces
- Cap colour: Aged White
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Authentic 1961 ST single-coil voicing captures that classic Fender chime.
- • Alnico 5 magnets provide a balanced tone with articulate highs and warm lows.
- • Aged white capacitors contribute to the vintage-correct tonal character.
- • Staggered pole pieces optimize output and string response across the fretboard.
CONS
- • Output is relatively low, requiring amplification for heavier styles.
- • Limited tonal flexibility; not ideal for modern high-gain applications.
- • Can be microphonic, susceptible to picking noise and stage feedback.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge, Middle, and Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Vintage
DC Resistance
5.8kΩ (Bridge), 5.5kΩ (Middle), 5.3kΩ (Neck) - Approximate values
Mounting
Standard Fender Stratocaster routing
Cover
Aged White
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NOS pickups generally have a slightly higher output and a more aggressive edge, while these 61s aim for a more refined, period-correct tone.
Yes, as long as your guitar has standard Stratocaster pickup routing and wiring, they should fit and function correctly, though slight adjustments to pickup height may be needed.
Like most vintage-style single-coil pickups, they can exhibit some hum, especially in noisy environments. Proper shielding and grounding are recommended to minimize this.
