---
product_id: 279737390
title: "Custom Shop Texas Special™ Strat® Pickups, (3)"
brand: "fender"
price: "$1047"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Fender"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/279737390-custom-shop-texas-special-strat-pickups-3
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Overwound single-coil for scorching output Alnico 5 magnets for focused dynamics Staggered pole pieces for balanced tone Custom Shop Texas Special™ Strat® Pickups, (3)

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** $1047
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the Texas blues legend — your Strat’s secret weapon awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Custom Shop Texas Special™ Strat® Pickups, (3) by fender
- **How much does it cost?** $1047 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/279737390-custom-shop-texas-special-strat-pickups-3)

## Best For

- fender enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fender brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hum-Cancelling Middle Pickup:** Reverse-wound middle pickup eliminates hum, so your sound stays pure and professional.
- • **Plug & Play Custom Shop Quality:** Includes installation hardware and period-correct materials for an effortless upgrade to Fender’s iconic tone.
- • **Precision Overwound Single-Coils:** Experience scorching output with enamel-coated wire delivering warm vintage vibes and modern punch.
- • **Balanced Output with Staggered Poles:** Enjoy perfectly even string response for flawless playability and tone clarity.
- • **Searingly Authentic Texas Blues Tone:** Capture the legendary midrange chirp and crystalline highs that define the Texas Special sound.

## Overview

The Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Stratocaster Pickup Set features enamel-coated Alnico 5 magnets and staggered pole pieces for a balanced, midrange-rich tone with crystalline highs and tight bass. Designed for players seeking the iconic Texas blues sound, these overwound single-coils deliver scorching output and include a reverse-wound middle pickup to eliminate hum. Compatible with standard Stratocaster setups, this set offers professional-grade materials and installation hardware for a seamless upgrade.

## Description

FENDER CUSTOM SHOP TEXAS SPECIAL STRATOCASTER PICKUP SET – WHITESEARING SINGLE-COIL BLUES: As heard on Fender American Special Stratocaster guitars. Characterized by their midrange chirp, crystalline highs and tigh® t bass, Fender Texas Special Strat pickups feature an overwound single-coil construction that produces big Texas-blues tone.FEATURES:- Enamel-coated magnet wire for warm vintage-tone- Staggered pole pieces for balanced output- Alnico 5 magnets for more focus and enhanced dynamics- Reverse-wound middle pickup to eliminate hum- Overwound calibrated pickups for scorching output- Period-correct cloth wire and gray fiber bobbin- Installation hardware included- Pickup covers color: WhiteFENDER® - THE WORLD’ S LEADING GUITAR MANUFACTURER.

Review: Didn't meet my expectation - Installed it in my CV 60s Squier strat, I think the squier ones are better.
Review: I bought these from here and installed them into a very cheap B stock guitar I bought online. The guitar was very flawed up but had a decent looking finish. It features a very cheap alder body, cheap bridge, nut and tuners, and terribad fret job on a very poor quality maple/rosewood neck that would make the most adept luthier fret. I completely re-did the frets and put some heavy 58-12 strings on the guitar with these pickups. I also tried them with Ernie Ball 10's and they sound amazing, so you don't need to use "barb wire" strings and absurdly high action, but it does improve the tone. And it's the SRV tone we're all after, right? Getting to the point: these are the best pickups I have ever heard. I have 57-62 which I love. I have almost every major guitar ever made. Alnico 3 and 5's galore. 54's, 69's, Custom shop, Ceramics, crunch, p90's -- you name it. These are the best. My experience was extremely fast shipping, great customer service and a wonderful product that I love so much. Total price for my guitar was right around $220 bucks and it easily beats my $2000 dollar strat. I'm not the bright bulb in the world so if *I* can do this, *YOU* can too. I will add this: I've been playing guitar for 33 years. Putting it mildly, I have never been impressed with Tex Mex pickups but I LOVE these Texas Specials. I never thought anything would outshine my 57/62's but these do. I can't recommend these pickups enough.

## Features

- FOR YOU: Custom Shop TS Strat PU-Set
- BEST MATERIALS: Enamel-Coated Alnico5 – Staggered
- YOUR TONE: Midrange chirp - Crystalline highs - tight bass
- PLAY THE LEGEND: Fender - The worlds leading guitar manufacturer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002KZB5C |
| Back Material | Alder |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Color Name | Texas Special |
| Compatible Devices | Guitar |
| Connector Type | 6.35 mm mono |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,617) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Fretboard Material | Ebony Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S-S |
| Item Weight | 272 g |
| Item model number | 0992111000 |
| Material Type | Ebony Wood, Nickel |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 29 x 19 x 9 cm; 272.16 g |
| Scale Length | 25.0 inches |
| Size | Set |
| String Material | Nickel or Steel |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back material type:** Alder
- **Body material:** Alder
- **Brand:** Fender
- **Colour:** Texas Special
- **Top material type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![Custom Shop Texas Special™ Strat® Pickups, (3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81C5djja8LL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do i get these for a left handed body**
A: The only thing that is not symmetrical (ie different for right and left handed) is the magnet stagger (height of the magnets).  But Hendrix got by just fine playing a Strat that was flipped over right-to-left.  Unless you're super-critical of the balance of string volumes, you'll be OK.

**Q: Are these made in USA?**
A: Benjamin, I will double check my packaging when I get home. I would say all custom shop pickups are USA made. I visited the Fender website and these have the same Part # 0992111000. Fender also has a tech number for you to verify @fender.com,,, All forum discussions are saying they are USA made. I will check my package later today.  They sound great sir. very punchy !

**Q: Are those white aged?**
A: No, they're white.

**Q: Are theses the same ones on Stevie Ray Vuaghn used on his guitar ?**
A: No. Stevie Ray's Strats are mostly from the early 60's (main one was a '63 body and '62 neck). During this time, Fender was using formvar insulation on their pickup wire. Fender didn't change to using enamel-insulated wire until 1964.  (NOTE: They changed back to the more orange-toned formvar later on)

Texas Special pickups are wound with enamel wire, and there are more turns of wire (and higher impedance) than earlier 60's pickups. Both factors will result in more midrange and slightly less highs, compared to SRV's pickups.

Still, these should be OK for you unless you're very particular about the amount of highs that you'll get from the pickups. Again, expect highs to be somewhat subdued compared to '63-era formvar based pickups.  Some call the reduced highs 'warm' but others call it 'dull.'  It depends what you favor personally.

BTW, formvar insulation looks more like copper wire, slightly orange.  Enamel insulation is a darker brownish tone.  So the coils on these will look darker than most pickups, including earlier 60's era pickups.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ Didn't meet my expectation
*by R***S on 20 March 2024*

Installed it in my CV 60s Squier strat, I think the squier ones are better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***. on 29 January 2012*

I bought these from here and installed them into a very cheap B stock guitar I bought online. The guitar was very flawed up but had a decent looking finish. It features a very cheap alder body, cheap bridge, nut and tuners, and terribad fret job on a very poor quality maple/rosewood neck that would make the most adept luthier fret. I completely re-did the frets and put some heavy 58-12 strings on the guitar with these pickups. I also tried them with Ernie Ball 10's and they sound amazing, so you don't need to use "barb wire" strings and absurdly high action, but it does improve the tone. And it's the SRV tone we're all after, right? Getting to the point: these are the best pickups I have ever heard. I have 57-62 which I love. I have almost every major guitar ever made. Alnico 3 and 5's galore. 54's, 69's, Custom shop, Ceramics, crunch, p90's -- you name it. These are the best. My experience was extremely fast shipping, great customer service and a wonderful product that I love so much. Total price for my guitar was right around $220 bucks and it easily beats my $2000 dollar strat. I'm not the bright bulb in the world so if *I* can do this, *YOU* can too. I will add this: I've been playing guitar for 33 years. Putting it mildly, I have never been impressed with Tex Mex pickups but I LOVE these Texas Specials. I never thought anything would outshine my 57/62's but these do. I can't recommend these pickups enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***D on 5 December 2023*

J’ai longuement hésité entre ceux ci, le set 57/62 et les alnico ii pro. Je regrette pas du tout mon choix. Le son est précis, chaud, dynamique. Tout ce qu’on attend d’une strat comme il se doit

## Frequently Bought Together

- Fender Custom Shop Strat Texas Special Pickup Set
- Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster Guitar Tuners, Polished Chrome, for Right-Handed Guitar, 1.7x10x4.5 Inches, Set of 6
- Fender Electric Guitar Part Stratocaster Jack Ferrule - Chrome

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*