Detail 01
Set of three
Neck, middle, and bridge are matched, so output and character stay consistent as you move across the switch.
Product detailSKU #1273888004317
FenderCustom Shop '54 Strat Pickups, Set of 3
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A full Custom Shop three-pickup set for a Stratocaster. For players upgrading the electronics in a Strat they already like the feel of.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upgrading pickups in an import or entry-level Strat
- Players who want all three positions voiced to match
- Partscaster builds needing a complete SSS set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- HSS or humbucker guitars that need only one pickup
- Players wanting high output or noiseless single coils
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay a tech
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
SSS configuration
Drops into a standard Stratocaster pickguard with no routing. HSS and HH guitars cannot take all three.
Detail 03
Single coils
They pick up hum near lights and screens. That is the design, not a defect.
Detail 04
Named for 1954
The Stratocaster's first year. This set is aimed at vintage-style voicing rather than modern high output.
Detail 05
Custom Shop line
Fender's upper pickup tier. You are paying for the three pickups alone, not a loaded pickguard.
Detail 06
$314.99 for the set
Roughly a hundred per position. A shop install adds labor on top of that.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required — pots, switch, and jack all get rewired
- 02No pickguard, pots, switch, or harness in the box
- 03Set pickup height carefully afterward; it changes the result as much as the pickups
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my Squier Strat?
If it has a standard SSS pickguard, yes — all three drop into the same routes. HSS or humbucker-equipped models will not take the full set.
02Do I need new pots and a switch too?
Not to make them work; they wire to a standard Strat harness. Many players replace pots and the tone cap at the same time since the guitar is already apart.
03Can I buy just the bridge pickup?
This is sold as a matched set of three. A single position would be a separate product.
04Are these noiseless?
No. They are single coils and hum like single coils, worst near dimmers, monitors, and fluorescent lighting. Noiseless designs are a different product line.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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