FENDER STANDARD Line SERIES

The Standard series are machine wound in Ensenada. A mix of both full price and budget friendly pickups, and comes in various bobbin and wire materials

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Fender Tex-Mex Pickups

STYLE: Hot Output Pickups
DC: Neck: 6.5k | Middle: 6.4k | Bridge: 7.4k
INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.75h | Middle: 2.75h | Bridge: 3.7
RWRP: Yes
MAGNETS: Non-Beveled Alnico 5 | Staggered
WIRE: Polysol Coated Wire
LEADS: PVC coated wire
FLATWORK: Plastic mold bobbins
COVERS: White

Markings: Written in white : B:50657 M: 50658 N:50659

These are a flatter response set of pickups. Must not be compared to Texas Specials as they are vastly different but aiming for the same performance with the overwound Bridge.

Glassy, bright and sparkly vintage tones on the cheap. With a high output bridge for rowdy tones. Probably the best affordable upgrade of pickups Fender has in production. Featured on Jimmy Vaughan Sign Strat.

Model# 099-2131-000

Fender Original '57/'62

STYLE: Vintage Low Output Pickups
DC: 5.6K on All
INDUCTANCE: 3.0h on all
RWRP: No
MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 5 Staggered
FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fibre
WIRE: Formvar
LEADS: Cloth wire
COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Usually none. Some have a faint red sharpie stripe straight across the flatwork over the magnets.

These made the debut on the American Vintage line from 1998. They featured on both '57 and the '62 models, hence the name.

Compared to CS69, these have have a flatter EQ. More mids, less top end and less bass but have more grit and muscles. Sounds wonderful on position 2/4. Tonaly they come right in between Fat 50s og CS 69. Great for Blues & Classic Rock.

These are no longer being made, but the Pure Vintage is still available.

Model# 099-2117-000

Fender Deluxe Drive

STYLE: High Output Pickups
DC: Neck: 10.6k | Middle: 12.0k | Bridge: 12.0k
INDUCTANCE: Neck: 3.5h| Middle: 4.3 | Bridge: 4.3h
RWRP: Yes
MAGNETS: Flat Top Alnico 3 Staggered
FLATWORK: Molded plastic bobbins
WIRE: Polysol Magnet wire
LEADS: PVC coated wire
COVERS: White

MARKINGS: Has numbers, N:706, M:707 and B:708 written in white sharpie.

These are the hottest Fender pickups on the market. But not that hot since they use Alnico 3. In fact they are only slightly hotter than Texas Specials. Not so quacky but the neck is the most Stratty.
They are also reasonable like Tex Mex and Yosemites. with plastic bobbins and PVC wire.

Model# 099-2222-000

Eric Johnson Signature Pickups

STYLE: Vintage Low Output Pickups
DC: Neck: 5.9k | Middle: 6.4k | Bridge: 6.8k
INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.8h| Middle: 2.8 | Bridge: 3.0h
RWRP: Yes
MAGNETS: Flat Alnico 3 (A5 on Bridge) Staggered
FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fibre
WIRE: Formvar
LEADS: Cloth Wire
COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Written in Silver sharpie 'EJ' on one side and Position 'BR' / 'MD' / 'NK' on other side.

Eric Johnson is probably the biggest tone connoisseur alive. Every part in the guitar alters tones to his ears, so not an easy job for Fender to make these for his ears i believe. Result is nice funky bluesy tones on a brighter side with plenty chime and bell.

The middle pickup is designed to set low to Eric´s specification. so keep that in mind. These can sound slightly weak and thin for bedroom players. But put them trough a larger rig on higher volume to get them to shine proper.
Since it has a mixed magnet set and are designed with balance in mind, expect to spend time to dial them in on pickup heights

Model# 099-2248-000

Vintera 60's Vintage

STYLE: Low Output Pickups
DC: Neck: 5.7k | Middle: 5.95k | Bridge: 5.95k
INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.32h | Middle: 2.58h | Bridge: 2.75h
RWRP: Yes
MAGNETS: Flat Pole Alnico 5 | Staggered
FLATWORK: Grey Fibre Bobbins
WIRE: Enamel
LEADS: PVC Lead Wire
COVERS: Aged White
MARKINGS: N:942 M:943 B:895 Written in white sharpie. Can often have number followed with a "-010"

These are a budget version of Pure Vintage 65 so to speak and they replaced the Classic 60´s Pickups.
i would def. go for these compared to the Vintera 50´s. Much more balanced and great dynamics and they sound much more 50´s than the Vintera 50´s.. Better on overdrive too. Still available from Fender despite the demise of the 50s set.

Model# 099-2205-000

Vintera 50's Vintage

MARKINGS: B:939-010 / M:938 -010 / N: 894 in white sharpie

Vintage tone on the cheap. These produce classic 50´s tone. Bell and crystals on clean. Some folks find the dull or weak though.
Drive them for the SRV sounds if you like.
These are great bang for the buck if you are on a budget.

Discontinued by Fender late 2024

Model# 099-2206-000

Vintera 60's Modified

I can not really speak much about these without thinking what the point is with them existing. They have the same specs and inductance as their Vintage counterpart. Now Discontinued
If you ever have tried or will try these two sets side by side, let me know.

Model# 099-2209-000

Vintera 50's Modified

STYLE: Low Output Pickups
DC: Neck: 6.0k | Middle: 6.1k | Bridge: 6.5k
INDUCTANCE: 2.5 Henries on all
RWRP: Yes
MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 5 | Staggered
FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fiber
WIRE: Formvar
LEADS: PVC Lead Wire
COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: B:940 / M:939 / N: 938 (Please follow these numbers for positioning. Wiring color is not correct on these)a

These are tonally closer to 57/62 just slightly hotter, also slightly hotter than its VINTAGE brother. Nice bell-like and bright with good punch.
Adjust them low for them to live like they should.

Discontinued

Model# 099-2208-000

Fender Yosemite Pickups

STYLE: Hot Output Pickups
DC: Neck: 7.8k | Middle: 8.5k | Bridge: 8.9k
INDUCTANCE: Neck: 3.2h | Middle: 3.5h | Bridge: 3.9h
RWRP: Yes
MAGNETS: Flat Level Alnico 5 / Alnico 2 | Staggered
FLATWORK: Molded plastic bobbins
WIRE: Plain Enamel Wire
LEADS: PVC coated lead wire
COVERS: Aged White

MARKINGS: Etched 016730 on middle pickup. White/Yellow/Red hot leads.

These are closer to Texas Specials. Affordable set with much brightness despite the overwind. The have less bass response but more screaming mids. Makes them great for overdrive.
The Middle and neck has Alnico 5, while the bridge is Alnico 2

Discontinued in 2024

Model# 099-2277-000

Fender V-Mod Pickups

STYLE: High Output Pickups
DC: Neck: 6.4k | Middle: 6.7k | Bridge: 6.7k
INDUCTANCE: Neck: 2.76h | Middle: 2.74h | Bridge: 2.8h
RWRP: Yes
MAGNETS: Beveled Alnico 2,3 and 5 Staggered
FLATWORK: Black Vulcanised Fibre
WIRE:Unknown
LEADS: PVC coated lead wire
COVERS: Shielded Aged White

MARKINGS: Often found with all pole pieces maked red on one pickup and all blue on the other two. Often none.

These came in American Professional guitars and were designed by Tim Shaw. They far from the most popular pickups.
Many find them dull. However, they seem to get better on lower setting. They are darker in sound, and can be OK on clean.. but for cleans, lower them. Dynamic on these are balanced flat. They shine best on Overdrive.
Featuring a blend of most Alnico magnets. Neck has Alnico 3 & 2, Middle has Alnico 5 & 2, Bridge: runs only Alnico 5

These are not produced anymore but easily obtain still. V-Mod II was introduced in 2020 but not offered for sale yet. And hardly will be as they are not so popular really.

Model# 099-2277-000

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