---
product_id: 8722927
title: "Fender Pure Vintage '59 Strat Pickup Set"
brand: "fender"
price: "$636"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Fender"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/8722927-fender-pure-vintage-59-strat-pickup-set
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Formvar-coated wire for bright tone Staggered poles balance output Alnico 5 magnets for dynamic focus Fender Pure Vintage '59 Strat Pickup Set

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** $636
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Capture the legendary '59 Strat tone — because your guitar deserves the spotlight!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fender Pure Vintage '59 Strat Pickup Set by fender
- **How much does it cost?** $636 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/8722927-fender-pure-vintage-59-strat-pickup-set)

## 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

- • **Dynamic Alnico Power:** Alnico 5 magnets enhance tonal focus and responsiveness for expressive play.
- • **Wax-Potted Stability:** Minimizes microphonic feedback so your tone stays pure on every stage.
- • **Balanced String Output:** Staggered pole pieces ensure every string sings with equal volume and clarity.
- • **Vintage-Perfect Brightness:** Formvar-coated magnet wire delivers that iconic glassy, clear Strat sparkle.
- • **Authentic Era Craftsmanship:** Period-correct cloth wiring and fiber bobbins preserve true '59 Strat vintage vibe.

## Overview

The Fender Pure Vintage '59 Strat Pickup Set meticulously recreates the classic 1959 Stratocaster sound with authentic period materials like cloth wiring and fiber bobbins. Featuring Formvar-coated magnet wire and Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups deliver bright, dynamic, and balanced tones with wax potting to reduce unwanted feedback. Perfect for players seeking vintage warmth with modern reliability.

## Description

From vintage bobbin construction to genuine original-era cloth wiring, all Fender Pure Vintage pickups are wound to precise specifications for authentic, traditional Fender tone and performance. Built to evoke the original era of the Fender Stratocaster, these single-coil �59 Strat pickups produce round, warm tone with a sweet edge.

Review: Pure Vintage ‘57/’62 vs Fender Original ‘59 – A Comparison - I recently installed Fender Original ‘57/’62s in a Mexican-made strat. It was such an improvement that I was reminded of the song, “The Search is Over”. Since then, I’ve installed Pure Vintage ‘59s in my other strat and I’m now reminded of the song, “Torn Between Two Lovers”! Hip song references aside, they are both great pickups and here are some impressions: 1. They are both vintage pickups with that classic bell-like tone and bright, pleasing sound. A strum of each guitar reveals beautiful individual string definition. The Texas Specials I was using, by comparison, tended to sound a bit muddy due to their overwound, hot nature. 2. The ‘59s have a slightly higher output than the ‘57/’62s, but are still in the warm, vintage range. 3. They both use Formvar magnet wire, which according to Fender, results in a “bright glassy tone”. I’m beginning to think that is why pickups of this era sound so nice. 4. Being vintage designed pickups, neither has a reverse-wound middle pickup to reduce hum in the 2nd and 4th positions. If you play regularly in an environment, like say, a bar with neon lights or with lots of gain, this may be a factor to consider. In my setting, I haven’t noticed any annoying hum and haven’t missed having a reverse-wound middle pickup. 5. The ‘57/’62s have an advertised output of 5.6 Ohms. All 3 that I received tested at 5.7 Ohms, which is great. The ‘59s were rated at 5.9 and tested at 5.62, 5.81 & 5.71. Not sure, but that seemed in the range of acceptable, so I kept them. I put the pickup with the highest Ohms in the bridge position, the second highest in the middle and the weakest in the neck. This seems to be the power order that most vintage pickups advertise. The tonal characteristics of each set line up well with what is described in the picture here on desertcart of the packaging. Also, the official Fender demo (the ones with the guy playing the white strat) fairly represent what each sound like. The thing is, they both sound great so it is tough to pick a favorite. So far, I am slightly favoring the ‘59s, but I’m not sure how much of that is due to the difference between my guitars. The guitar with the ‘59s, even unplugged, seems to ring a bit truer and sound slightly fuller. Still, the ‘59s do sound a bit bigger with a smidge more openness. In closing, if you are looking for that vintage strat sound, you can’t go wrong with either set. Happy playing!
Review: Unbeatable Strat Tone! - So I do guitar work on the side; setups, adjustments, parts, repairs, etc., but my specialty is wiring. As you can imagine, I've installed and demoed all types of pickups. When looking for a Strat pickup set, I was watching guys like Chris Buck and Robert Baker on YouTube, and I loved that classic Strat tone. Not necessarily from a certain era or particular year, but THAT tone. These pickups nailed THAT Strat tone. When you think "Classic Strat", these pickups will get you there! I was blown away! Now, they're not hum-cancelling, but I didn't care. I still don't. If your guitar is shielded, that's more than enough. Remember, hundreds of thousands of classic songs were recorded without humbuckers, or hum-cancelling pickups/pickup positions. As far as install, it's straightforward. Hot to the switch, ground to a pot back. All mounting hardware was included. One mod I like to do to all my Strats is run the neck and middle pickups to the first tone knob, and the bridge to the second tone knob, volume knob remaining as the master volume. Really adds even more versatility to this already fantastic pickup set. Overall, I'm beyond happy with these pickups, and they always leave me reaching for my Strat instead of my other guitars. Lastly, if you want to see other projects, want me to draw up a custom wiring diagram, or any other help, check me out on Instagram @dansgunsnguitars

## Features

- Formvar-coated magnet wire improves overall brightness
- Alnico 5 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics
- Staggered pole pieces balance volume and output across every string
- Wax-potted
- Period-correct cloth wire and fiber bobbin construction
- 1 year Warranty Included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00I3XGDZC |
| Back Material | Spruce Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,229 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #658 in Electric Guitar Electronics |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Color Name | Vintage White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (124) |
| Date First Available | January 22, 2014 |
| Fretboard Material | Maple Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S-S |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 0992236000 |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.42 x 7.48 x 3.54 inches |
| Scale Length | 25.5 inches |
| Size | Set |
| String Material | Nickel" or "Nickel-plated steel alloy |
| Top Material | Alder Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Spruce Wood
- **Body Material:** Wood
- **Brand:** Fender
- **Color:** Vintage White
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Maple Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S-S-S
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Nickel" or "Nickel-plated steel alloy
- **Top Material Type:** Alder Wood

## Images

![Fender Pure Vintage '59 Strat Pickup Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zMGYssxnL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Vintage ‘57/’62 vs Fender Original ‘59 – A Comparison
*by A***N on July 24, 2023*

I recently installed Fender Original ‘57/’62s in a Mexican-made strat. It was such an improvement that I was reminded of the song, “The Search is Over”. Since then, I’ve installed Pure Vintage ‘59s in my other strat and I’m now reminded of the song, “Torn Between Two Lovers”! Hip song references aside, they are both great pickups and here are some impressions: 1. They are both vintage pickups with that classic bell-like tone and bright, pleasing sound. A strum of each guitar reveals beautiful individual string definition. The Texas Specials I was using, by comparison, tended to sound a bit muddy due to their overwound, hot nature. 2. The ‘59s have a slightly higher output than the ‘57/’62s, but are still in the warm, vintage range. 3. They both use Formvar magnet wire, which according to Fender, results in a “bright glassy tone”. I’m beginning to think that is why pickups of this era sound so nice. 4. Being vintage designed pickups, neither has a reverse-wound middle pickup to reduce hum in the 2nd and 4th positions. If you play regularly in an environment, like say, a bar with neon lights or with lots of gain, this may be a factor to consider. In my setting, I haven’t noticed any annoying hum and haven’t missed having a reverse-wound middle pickup. 5. The ‘57/’62s have an advertised output of 5.6 Ohms. All 3 that I received tested at 5.7 Ohms, which is great. The ‘59s were rated at 5.9 and tested at 5.62, 5.81 & 5.71. Not sure, but that seemed in the range of acceptable, so I kept them. I put the pickup with the highest Ohms in the bridge position, the second highest in the middle and the weakest in the neck. This seems to be the power order that most vintage pickups advertise. The tonal characteristics of each set line up well with what is described in the picture here on Amazon of the packaging. Also, the official Fender demo (the ones with the guy playing the white strat) fairly represent what each sound like. The thing is, they both sound great so it is tough to pick a favorite. So far, I am slightly favoring the ‘59s, but I’m not sure how much of that is due to the difference between my guitars. The guitar with the ‘59s, even unplugged, seems to ring a bit truer and sound slightly fuller. Still, the ‘59s do sound a bit bigger with a smidge more openness. In closing, if you are looking for that vintage strat sound, you can’t go wrong with either set. Happy playing!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbeatable Strat Tone!
*by D***Z on April 27, 2021*

So I do guitar work on the side; setups, adjustments, parts, repairs, etc., but my specialty is wiring. As you can imagine, I've installed and demoed all types of pickups. When looking for a Strat pickup set, I was watching guys like Chris Buck and Robert Baker on YouTube, and I loved that classic Strat tone. Not necessarily from a certain era or particular year, but THAT tone. These pickups nailed THAT Strat tone. When you think "Classic Strat", these pickups will get you there! I was blown away! Now, they're not hum-cancelling, but I didn't care. I still don't. If your guitar is shielded, that's more than enough. Remember, hundreds of thousands of classic songs were recorded without humbuckers, or hum-cancelling pickups/pickup positions. As far as install, it's straightforward. Hot to the switch, ground to a pot back. All mounting hardware was included. One mod I like to do to all my Strats is run the neck and middle pickups to the first tone knob, and the bridge to the second tone knob, volume knob remaining as the master volume. Really adds even more versatility to this already fantastic pickup set. Overall, I'm beyond happy with these pickups, and they always leave me reaching for my Strat instead of my other guitars. Lastly, if you want to see other projects, want me to draw up a custom wiring diagram, or any other help, check me out on Instagram @dansgunsnguitars

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6 stars 🌟
*by C***C on March 19, 2025*

Bought some 57/62 pups for my other strat. Really liked them. They sound excellent. Bought these 59's to go on my JV 60s mod. I think these are essentially the same pups except for the poles on the 59's are flat and the 57/62's are beveled. Brilliant highs, tight lows, lots of gain. 6 stars 🌟

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*