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Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups

$129.99 to $262.99 Price Tier: High-end

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In the Electric Guitar Pickups category, Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Bring your electric guitar to life with the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups. Designed to capture the timeless essence of the early '50s, these pickups are crafted for musicians who crave that authentic vintage tone. Whether you're strumming away in your living room or performing live on stage, these pickups deliver a rich and dynamic sound that will make your guitar sing. The Alnico 3 magnets provide a warm, well-rounded output that complements both lead and rhythm playing, ensuring your sound is never lost in the mix.

These pickups are meticulously engineered for both bridge and neck positions, offering a seamless tonal transition from one to the other. With a DC resistance of 7.3 kOhm for the bridge and 7.1 kOhm for the neck, they offer a balanced, articulate response that can handle anything from blues to rock. The unique design captures the spirit of the original Nocaster pickups, bringing a piece of music history into your hands. Perfect for those who appreciate the subtleties of tone, these pickups promise to elevate your playing experience.

Key Features:

Set of 2 Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster single-coil pickups
Designed for bridge and neck positions
Alnico 3 magnets for vintage tone
Bridge DC resistance: 7.3 kOhm
Neck DC resistance: 7.1 kOhm
Bridge inductance: 3.28 Henry
Neck inductance: 4.9 Henry

Product specs

Available since	May 2006
Aktive Circuit	No
Wiring	2-Conductor
Pickup Output	Vintage
Cap	Yes
Colour	Chrome
Position	Bridge, Neck
Stacked - hum free	No
Telecaster	Yes
Stratocaster	No
Other	No

FAQs

What type of magnets are used in the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups?: The Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups use Alnico 3 magnets, which contribute to their vintage tonal character.
Are the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups suitable for a Telecaster?: Yes, the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups are specifically designed for Telecaster guitars, offering a classic vintage sound.
What is the output level of the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups?: The Nocaster Pickups have a vintage output, with a DC resistance of 7.1k for the neck pickup and 7.3k for the bridge pickup.
Do the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups feature a hum-canceling design?: No, the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups are single-coil pickups and do not have a hum-canceling design.
What is the wiring configuration of the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups?: The Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Pickups use a 2-conductor wiring configuration, typical for vintage-style pickups.

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Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Pickups

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Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Telecaster pickups

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PROS

Authentic classic Tele tone with a vintage style
Exceptional clarity and full-bodied sound, especially in the neck pickup
Versatile; suitable for various genres from hard rock to jazz
Impressive harmonic content and frequency response
Sensitive bridge pickup enhances dynamic playability
Easy installation process
Provides a true vintage style tone
Well-balanced sound, neither too dark nor too bright
Great for achieving specific tones like "Vince Gill"
High responsiveness to playing dynamics

CONS

Vintage fittings may not be compatible with modern Telecasters
Fair amount of cycle hum typical of classic single coils

Owner Insights

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Features and functionality

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The neck pickup on the 51 Nocaster set is highly praised for its unexpectedly pleasant and usable round sound, offering more versatility than anticipated.
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Adjusting treble side lower than bass side can enhance tone quality, preventing harshness and maintaining clarity.
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The 51 Nocaster pickups are noted for being suitable for a wide range of styles, except perhaps metal, highlighting their versatility compared to Texas Specials, which are described as "ice picky" and hot.
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Use cases and applications

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Owners find the 51 Nocaster pickups to be particularly effective in a parts Telecaster setup with blend wiring, enhancing the guitar's overall sound quality.
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User experience

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Several users express a preference for the 51 Nocaster pickups as their favorite Telecaster set, particularly appreciating the clarity and presence despite their lower output.
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Owners find that setting pickup height by ear, rather than Fender's guidelines, delivers better tonal results, especially for balance between neck and bridge pickups.
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Setup and maintenance

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Bridge pickup can be adjusted higher due to flat pole pieces; adjust by ear and avoid wolf tones by ensuring no strings are too close.
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Fender's recommendation for bridge pickup height is 3.6mm on bass side, 2.4mm treble, measured from string bottom to pole piece top.
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Brian Fallon

Singer, Guitarist

The Gaslight Anthem

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Brian carries three Fender Custom Shop Relic Telecasters on the road. One features Custom Shop Nocaster pickups; the other two each sport a set of Lollar ’52 T pickups. All three Teles feature a 4-way switching system for more tonal options, and Brad Clifford strings them with SIT Power Wound Nickel sets, gauged .010-046.