Fender Custom '54 Stratocaster PIckup Set

Single-coil Vintage-style Replacement Pickups for Fender Stratocaster with Alnico 5 Magnets

Item ID: PUSt54CstSet

Fender Custom '54 Stratocaster PIckup Set

We Can Get It Fast!

While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it to you as fast as possible due to our great relationship with Fender. Go ahead and place your order and we'll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it. Estimated May 2026.

Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

(800) 222-4700

What is a Sales Engineer?

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Fender Custom '54 Stratocaster PIckup Set

We Can Get It Fast!

Add to list

Most Popular Accessories & Related Items

Q: What kind of sound can I expect from the Fender Custom '54 Stratocaster Pickup Set?

This set delivers the iconic, bell-like chime and clear articulation of a mid-1950s Stratocaster. With Alnico V magnets and period-correct winding, you'll get bright, glassy highs, scooped mids, and a tight low end. They offer a moderate output perfect for achieving classic blues, rock, and country tones with authentic vintage character.

Need additional help?

Q: Who are the Fender Custom '54 Stratocaster pickups best suited for?

These pickups are ideal for guitarists chasing the authentic, sparkling tones of a vintage 1954 Stratocaster. If you love the sounds of early rock and roll, blues, or country, and desire a pickup that offers clarity, dynamic response, and that unmistakable '50s Strat quack, this set is an excellent choice.

Need additional help?

Q: What is the purpose of the staggered pole pieces on these pickups?

The staggered pole pieces are a vintage-correct feature designed to balance the output across all six strings. This compensates for the varying string gauges and fretboard radii found on older guitars, ensuring a more even volume and consistent tone from string to string. It contributes to the pickups' articulate and balanced sound.

Need additional help?

Q: Can I install the Custom '54 Stratocaster pickups myself?

Installing these passive single-coil pickups involves basic soldering and wiring, which many guitarists can do. However, if you're new to pickup installation or want to ensure optimal performance, a professional installation is recommended. Your Sweetwater Sales Engineer can also provide guidance or resources for wiring diagrams.

Need additional help?

Back to navigation

Vintage Fender Sound!

With over 50 years in the business, Fender has thousands of accessories available. Whether you're looking for apparel, hardware, strings, cases, straps or more Fender has you covered!

Surf's up! If you're looking for clean, edgy Strat tone that cuts through to the front of the band, then you need the Custom '54 Strat pickups. This augmented set of vintage style strat pickups feature staggered, hand beveled, Alnico 5 magnets and Formvar magnet wire wound for classic bell tones, and clear harmonic enhancement. The bridge pickup is calibrated for increased, balanced output. OEM on the Custom shop Dick Dale and American Classic stratocasters. Available in White only.
NOTE: This product is available in the United States only - no international sales.

Warranty Info

Sweetwater's FREE 2-Year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty

Extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

Save money with FREE parts and labor
Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time
Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department

Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage

Back to navigation

Tech Specs

Type: Set: Single-coil
Active/Passive: Passive
Configuration: SSS Set
Magnet Material: Alnico V
Number of Conductors: 2 wire
DC Resistance: 6.5K (bridge), 5.9K (middle, neck)
Connectivity: Soldered
Number of Strings: 6
Covering: Covered
Color: White
Format: Strat-sized
Features: Staggered Pole Pieces
Manufacturer Part Number: 0992112000

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

(800) 222-4700

Contact Your Sales Engineer

Back to navigation

Reviews

5.0

Customer Photos & Videos

This product doesn't have any review media yet!

Just pulled the guts out of a 2010 American Deluxe Strat and did away with the N3 noiseless pickups, the S1 switch, and other needless nonsense that was under the hood. Replaced pots with Stewmac/Emerson Pros with vintage taper with a Sprague Black Beauty tone cap @ .047uf. Then installed these pups. Found the sweet spot on all three and am really happy with them. I'm comparing these to several sets of pickups made by 'Boutique' winders and all I can say is Fender knocked it out of the park with this one. I ordered these on a hunch without really researching them and after I placed the order I started listening to demos on youtube and wasn't very impressed with what I was hearing. But then it dawned on me that the youtube demos where not being played through Tweed Circuit (not merely tweed covered) amps. In 1954 Marshall wasn't building amps yet and the Fender Tweeds were the king of electric music. Leos people made their gear to work best with their other gear! Anyway, ran these through a '59 Vibrolux Tweed that I recently bought. Swapped in and out a couple different speakers. Landed on the Emminence 1028k alnico. I am a minimalist for effects using a TS808, an MXR analog delay and a TrueSpring reverb in front of the amp. These pickups brought it all together better than any other that I have used. Similar to '59s but not as rounded and spongy. Plenty of Bass and mids for awesome overdrive and clear highs that are smooth and not spikey. Well worth the bucks. Thankyou Sweetwater for your expedient shipping as always.

These pick ups have an amazing sound when your strumming you can almost hear some one singing. This sound is amazing I have a 60th year limited edition with 54 pick ups gold hardware two tone sunburst. I love it. It was 1600 dollars I like that people have choice to buy new pick ups and change your strat. I don't really recommend for metal or punk even though through pedals you can get any sound. It's a blues playing machine or jazz or on the middle pick up alone sounds like great country setting I guess HHH set ups are best for metal and punk. anyway I can't describe the sound vocal chimey. Sounds like it's outa 54 have you ever heard a 50s strat the sound is magical this tribute guitar is great but I know those pick ups sound great

It’s impossible to imagine a world without Fender guitars, and if you’re like many of the guitarists at Sweetwater, then Fender not only made the first guitar you ever bought " they made the last one too! From building the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitars and basses in the 1950s to creating some of the most influential amplifier designs in history, it’s no wonder why Fender is one of the biggest names in the business. As one of the world’s largest Fender dealers, we have countless guitars, basses, amps, effects pedals, and accessories in stock and ready to ship, whenever you need them. We’re always getting our hands on their latest creations, and there’s nothing we love more than to tell our customers all about them! So, whether you’re looking for your first axe or a Custom Shop creation, make sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.

See also: Guitar Pickups, Fender, Fender Electric Guitar Pickups