Fender PWPG 59 Strat RWRP WBW
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PWPG 59 Strat RWRP WBW
Product Info
Article Number:
584217
Brand:
Fender
Model:
PWPG 59 Strat RWRP WBW
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fender pre-wired pickguard is a fantastic upgrade for Strat players chasing that classic, glassy '59 tone. The RWRP middle pickup is a clever touch for quiet humbucker-like cleans, and the pre-wired format makes it easy to swap in. It’s a sweet deal for players wanting vintage vibes without the DIY hassle.
Product Description
- Fender PWPG 59 Strat RWRP WBW
- Pre-wired Pickguard
- For Stratocaster
- Pickups: 1 Pure Vintage '59 single coil Strat (bridge)
- 1 Pure Vintage '59 RWRP single coil Strat (middle) and 1 Pure Vintage '59 single coil Strat (neck)
- Controls: Master volume
- tone 1 (neck pickup) and tone 2 (bridge and middle pickup)
- Mounting type: 11-hole modern
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Pole pieces: staggered
- Pickguard: 3-ply parchement
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Pure Vintage '59 pickups deliver authentic, sweet, and articulate vintage Strat tones.
- • RWRP middle pickup offers noise-canceling clarity for clean and rhythm work.
- • Pre-wired format simplifies installation, a huge time-saver for most players.
- • 3-ply parchment pickguard adds a classic aesthetic and solid construction.
CONS
- • Alnico 5 magnets provide a warmer tone, limiting high-gain or modern metal applications.
- • Master volume only configuration restricts tonal shaping flexibility compared to more complex circuits.
- • 11-hole mounting restricts use to modern Stratocaster style bodies only; vintage won't fit.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge, Middle, Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Approximately 7.5kΩ (Bridge), 6.3kΩ (Middle), 6.0kΩ (Neck) - typical for '59 spec
DC Resistance
7.5kΩ (Bridge), 6.3kΩ (Middle), 6.0kΩ (Neck)
Mounting
11-hole modern
Cover
Parchment
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Frequently Asked Questions
It preserves those quirky phase combinations you get with traditional Strat pickups, just with reduced hum when used alone or in the middle position.
No, the 11-hole modern mounting pattern is incompatible with vintage 8-hole Stratocasters; it's a significant limitation.
They are potted, which helps reduce microphonic noise, and typically Fender uses a wax potting compound for this era – usually a blend of paraffin and beeswax.
