---
product_id: 6148402
title: "Custom Shop Strat Texas Special Pickup Set"
brand: "fender"
price: "6926 DH"
currency: MAD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fender"
url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/6148402-custom-shop-strat-texas-special-pickup-set
store_origin: MA
region: Morocco
---

# Overwound single-coil for scorching output Reverse-wound middle pickup eliminates hum Alnico 5 magnets for focused dynamics Custom Shop Strat Texas Special Pickup Set

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** 6926 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Ignite your Strat’s soul with Texas Special power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Custom Shop Strat Texas Special Pickup Set by fender
- **How much does it cost?** 6926 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/6148402-custom-shop-strat-texas-special-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

- • **Hum-Free Playing:** Reverse-wound middle pickup ensures noise-free sessions, so your tone stays pure and powerful.
- • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** Fits perfectly on American Special Stratocasters and transforms any Strat with fast, easy installation.
- • **Precision Magnet Tech:** Alnico 5 magnets deliver enhanced focus and dynamic response for professional-grade performance.
- • **Texas-Blues Tone Unleashed:** Experience the iconic midrange chirp and crystalline highs that define legendary Fender Strat sound.
- • **Vintage Warmth Meets Modern Power:** Enamel-coated magnet wire and overwound coils combine classic warmth with scorching output.

## Overview

The Fender Custom Shop Strat Texas Special Pickup Set is a premium upgrade featuring overwound single-coil pickups with Alnico 5 magnets and staggered pole pieces. Designed to deliver a warm vintage tone with midrange punch, crystalline highs, and tight bass, it eliminates hum via a reverse-wound middle pickup. Perfect for players seeking the iconic Texas-blues sound, this set offers professional-grade dynamics and noise-free performance, compatible with American Special Stratocasters and similar models.

## Description

As Heard on: Fender American Special Stratocaster guitars. Characterized by their midrange chirp, crystalline highs and tight bass, Fender Texas Special Strat pickups feature an overwound single-coil construction that produces big Texas-blues tone.

Review: The BEST pickups I have ever heard. - I bought these from here and installed them into a very cheap B stock guitar I bought online. The guitar was very flawed up but had a decent looking finish. It features a very cheap alder body, cheap bridge, nut and tuners, and terribad fret job on a very poor quality maple/rosewood neck that would make the most adept luthier fret. I completely re-did the frets and put some heavy 58-12 strings on the guitar with these pickups. I also tried them with Ernie Ball 10's and they sound amazing, so you don't need to use "barb wire" strings and absurdly high action, but it does improve the tone. And it's the SRV tone we're all after, right? Getting to the point: these are the best pickups I have ever heard. I have 57-62 which I love. I have almost every major guitar ever made. Alnico 3 and 5's galore. 54's, 69's, Custom shop, Ceramics, crunch, p90's -- you name it. These are the best. My experience was extremely fast shipping, great customer service and a wonderful product that I love so much. Total price for my guitar was right around $220 bucks and it easily beats my $2000 dollar strat. I'm not the bright bulb in the world so if *I* can do this, *YOU* can too. I will add this: I've been playing guitar for 33 years. Putting it mildly, I have never been impressed with Tex Mex pickups but I LOVE these Texas Specials. I never thought anything would outshine my 57/62's but these do. I can't recommend these pickups enough.
Review: Absolutely transformed my axe! - I own a '97 MIM Stratocaster, and while I've always liked how it played, its sound left a bit to be desired. With the stock pickups, it definitely sounded "Strat-y" but lacked punch, and on occasion its tone was bright to the point of sounding harsh (this particular problem got worse when I shielded the pickup cavity). Well, I dropped in a set of Texas Specials, and now it has plenty of warmth in the midrange. These pickups sound great clean, with a little gain, or with a lot of gain, and they're just bright enough (as opposed to the too-bright stock parts). And even with the gain turned up to 12 on my amp, they still clean up nicely when you roll off the volume. Between the cost of these and a MIM Standard Strat, you have a great-sounding guitar for considerably less than an American Standard Stratocaster. Or you could pop for a Deluxe Roadhouse Strat or the American Special, both of which come with these pickups from the factory. But anyway, if you have a less-expensive Stratocaster (or facsimile thereof), give these a try. It might be just what you're looking for.

## Features

- Enamel-coated magnet wire for warm vintage tone
- Staggered pole pieces for balanced output
- Alnico 5 magnets for more focus and enhanced dynamics
- Reverse-wound middle pickup to eliminate hum
- Overwound calibrated pickups for scorching output
- 1 year Warranty Included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002KZB5C |
| Back Material | Alder Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,400 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #698 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Body Material | Nickel |
| Color Name | White |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Mono |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (219) |
| Date First Available | August 17, 2005 |
| Fretboard Material | Ebony Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 0992111000 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Neck Material Type | Nickel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.42 x 7.48 x 3.54 inches |
| Scale Length | 25.0 inches |
| Size | Set |
| String Material | Nickel or Steel |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Alder Wood
- **Body Material:** Nickel
- **Brand:** Fender
- **Color:** White
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Ebony Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Nickel
- **String Material Type:** Nickel or Steel
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![Custom Shop Strat Texas Special Pickup Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81C5djja8LL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do i get these for a left handed body**
A: The only thing that is not symmetrical (ie different for right and left handed) is the magnet stagger (height of the magnets).  But Hendrix got by just fine playing a Strat that was flipped over right-to-left.  Unless you're super-critical of the balance of string volumes, you'll be OK.

**Q: Are these made in USA?**
A: Benjamin, I will double check my packaging when I get home. I would say all custom shop pickups are USA made. I visited the Fender website and these have the same Part # 0992111000. Fender also has a tech number for you to verify @fender.com,,, All forum discussions are saying they are USA made. I will check my package later today.  They sound great sir. very punchy !

**Q: Are those white aged?**
A: No, they're white.

**Q: Are theses the same ones on Stevie Ray Vuaghn used on his guitar ?**
A: No. Stevie Ray's Strats are mostly from the early 60's (main one was a '63 body and '62 neck). During this time, Fender was using formvar insulation on their pickup wire. Fender didn't change to using enamel-insulated wire until 1964.  (NOTE: They changed back to the more orange-toned formvar later on)

Texas Special pickups are wound with enamel wire, and there are more turns of wire (and higher impedance) than earlier 60's pickups. Both factors will result in more midrange and slightly less highs, compared to SRV's pickups.

Still, these should be OK for you unless you're very particular about the amount of highs that you'll get from the pickups. Again, expect highs to be somewhat subdued compared to '63-era formvar based pickups.  Some call the reduced highs 'warm' but others call it 'dull.'  It depends what you favor personally.

BTW, formvar insulation looks more like copper wire, slightly orange.  Enamel insulation is a darker brownish tone.  So the coils on these will look darker than most pickups, including earlier 60's era pickups.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST pickups I have ever heard.
*by J***. on January 29, 2012*

I bought these from here and installed them into a very cheap B stock guitar I bought online. The guitar was very flawed up but had a decent looking finish. It features a very cheap alder body, cheap bridge, nut and tuners, and terribad fret job on a very poor quality maple/rosewood neck that would make the most adept luthier fret. I completely re-did the frets and put some heavy 58-12 strings on the guitar with these pickups. I also tried them with Ernie Ball 10's and they sound amazing, so you don't need to use "barb wire" strings and absurdly high action, but it does improve the tone. And it's the SRV tone we're all after, right? Getting to the point: these are the best pickups I have ever heard. I have 57-62 which I love. I have almost every major guitar ever made. Alnico 3 and 5's galore. 54's, 69's, Custom shop, Ceramics, crunch, p90's -- you name it. These are the best. My experience was extremely fast shipping, great customer service and a wonderful product that I love so much. Total price for my guitar was right around $220 bucks and it easily beats my $2000 dollar strat. I'm not the bright bulb in the world so if *I* can do this, *YOU* can too. I will add this: I've been playing guitar for 33 years. Putting it mildly, I have never been impressed with Tex Mex pickups but I LOVE these Texas Specials. I never thought anything would outshine my 57/62's but these do. I can't recommend these pickups enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely transformed my axe!
*by S***R on November 5, 2010*

I own a '97 MIM Stratocaster, and while I've always liked how it played, its sound left a bit to be desired. With the stock pickups, it definitely sounded "Strat-y" but lacked punch, and on occasion its tone was bright to the point of sounding harsh (this particular problem got worse when I shielded the pickup cavity). Well, I dropped in a set of Texas Specials, and now it has plenty of warmth in the midrange. These pickups sound great clean, with a little gain, or with a lot of gain, and they're just bright enough (as opposed to the too-bright stock parts). And even with the gain turned up to 12 on my amp, they still clean up nicely when you roll off the volume. Between the cost of these and a MIM Standard Strat, you have a great-sounding guitar for considerably less than an American Standard Stratocaster. Or you could pop for a Deluxe Roadhouse Strat or the American Special, both of which come with these pickups from the factory. But anyway, if you have a less-expensive Stratocaster (or facsimile thereof), give these a try. It might be just what you're looking for.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sound great in my ash body Strat
*by G***Y on August 25, 2015*

I put these in a G&L strat type guitar that has an ash body and rosewood fretboard. I had originally replaced the stock pickups with CS69's. I really like the vibe of those, but decided I couldn't stand the 60 cycle hum from all positions. When I realized that the Texas Specials are wound with the same type of wire and appear to be just a hotter calibrated set with a RWRP middle PU, I ordered them that day. Initial tests were done with all pickups raised to within 2 stacked nickels below the strings, while fretting the outside strings at the last fret. Guitar tone sounds as good or better than I'd hoped. With the CS69's I spent most of my time playing the in-between positions. With the TS's each position sounds great and is well defined, clear and warm. I've read some reviews of some people calling these harsh. These are not harsh at all in my guitar, they are actually very sweet sounding, running clean thru my amp. My guitar is a relatively dark/warm sounding strat. These pickups may or may not sound good thru a bright sounding guitar.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Fender Custom Shop Strat Texas Special Pickup Set
- Fender Locking Tuners Stratocaster Guitar Tuners, Polished Chrome, for Right-Handed Guitar, 1.7x10x4.5 Inches, Set of 6
- Fender Electric Guitar Part Stratocaster Jack Ferrule - Chrome

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*