Inspired by the legendary Fender Custom Shop ’54 Stratocaster pickups, the Vintage 1954 Stratocaster set is designed for players who want the same unmistakable clarity, brightness, and dynamic response—without claiming to be original Fender pickups.
Like early 1954–1955 Strat-style pickups, the Surfari set uses Alnico III magnets, delivering a bright yet warm top end, excellent note separation, and a naturally compressed attack with smooth sustain. The result is a tone that closely captures the open, bell-like character associated with Fender Custom Shop ’54-style pickups, while maintaining consistent build quality and reliability.
This set is ideal for players who value unrivalled clarity, touch-sensitive dynamics, and vintage-correct response. The Surfari pickups have earned a strong following among Hank Marvin–style players, making them perfectly suited for classic tones ranging from Apache to Midnight, and other iconic early Strat sounds often referred to as true “holy grail” guitar tones.
Specifications
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Pickup Spacing: 52mm
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Cover Material: Vintage Black Fibre
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Magnet Type: Alnico III
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Coil Wire: Heavy Build AWG
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Middle Pickup: RWRP (hum-cancelling in positions 2 & 4)
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Lead Wire: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
DC Resistance (Approximate)
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Neck: 6.0kΩ
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Middle: 6.2kΩ
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Bridge: 6.5kΩ
(Please note: resistance values may vary slightly due to measuring methods and natural component tolerances.)
Package Includes
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3 × Pickups (Full Set)
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6 × Mounting Screws
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6 × Tubing Springs
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