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From vintage bobbin construction to genuine original-era cloth wiring, all Fender Pure Vintage pickups, like those in this Pure Vintage '64 Telecaster pickup set, are wound to precise specifications for authentic, traditional Fender tone and performance. Warm up your Telecaster tone with this set of vintage-accurate early '60s single-coil Telecaster pickups, which offer hotter, stronger Tele twang that's crystal clear and versatile enough for any musical application.
Fender Pure Vintage '64 Telecaster Pickup Set
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  • Awesome, classic Tele soung

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    byRick D

    fromNashville, TN

    I have a an all original 78 Telecaster and I wanted to give it a upgrade in sound. I changed out the electronics and added the Vintage 64 pickups. I love it. Classic Tele twang without being to hot which my original bridge pickup was.

  • i would buy these again

    4

    submitted5 years ago

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    fromky

    great sound

  • I love these Pups

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byClay Gofkerslof

    fromSouth Dakota

    This is exactly what my vibe needed. Clean Bell-like chime and insanely versatile. Break up is akin to crumbs from your favorite sandwich. YUM!!

  • Great pickup! Big bang for your buck! Price drop??

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMatt (Guitar Murphy)

    fromGlen Rock NJ

    been playing for 50 plus years and recently began buying cheap guitars and upgrading them for myself. Just looking to expand sonic capabilities without spending a ton of money. These pickups have some bite and crunch to them that I did not expect. Very pleasant surprise. Reminscent of Led Zepp early works. But they also have a very warm tone and the bridge pickup has a plucky sound when played clean. If you are a guitar player on a budget buy a quality squier and slap a set of these in it. You will not be disappointed. People will wonder how you get that amazing tone. Seriously!

  • Awesome pickups at a great price

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byAdam

    fromUpton, NY

    I put these in a Squier bullet tele that I bought as a project guitar. What I didn't think to look at before buying is how they're mounted. The bridge PUP fit perfectly. The neck PUP on the Squier is mounted by machine screws on the pickguard while these come with wood screws. I fixed this by replacing the wood screws provided by fender with #4 1 inch long machine screws and filing the neck pup hole in the pickguard a bit to expand it. Now everything is good. Just something to watch out for... In terms of the pickups themselves: awesome. Both sound great clean. The bridge PUP has the classic tele twang to it and the neck pickup is really smooth sounding while still having the single coil 'snap'. Both have a really nice bite with overdrive and light distortion while maintaining clarity. Perfect for classic rock, blues, and country. Vintage tone with decent output. Look elsewhere for high output tele pickups if you want to play harder rock.

  • Great upgrade!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byVoodoo

    fromPacific Northwest

    I was a bit worried about the raised pole pieces, but after a little adjustment my fears were put to rest, it's a non-issue for me now. Completely changed the sound and playability of my MIM telecaster. Stock pickups were good, but these add definition, grittiness, and a punchiness the guitar was lacking — no icepick tones from these. I have the Vintage 52 pickups in another telecaster, and I would be hard pressed to choose a favorite at between the two this point. After researching extensively, and now actually playing, I can say these do exactly what you would expect them to do. Awesome upgrade that transformed my lackluster telecaster into a beast!

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  • asked byAnthony

    fromHouston, Tx

    I have a Squier affinity Tele and I want to put 
These pickups in is it a good choice

    I have a Squier affinity Tele and I want to put These pickups in is it a good choice

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, they are.
  • asked byJimmy

    fromLondonderry NH

    Will fender pure vintage 64 telecaster pickups fit into my squire CV 60's custom without any major issues.

    Will fender pure vintage 64 telecaster pickups fit into my squire CV 60's custom without any major issues.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes it will be compatible
  • asked byHarry

    fromOklahoma

    Are these made using Alnico magnets?

    Are these made using Alnico magnets?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes they are.
  • asked byomar

    fromTexas

    are these pick ups marked anywhere with the fender logo on them? like on the back? i found a set but don't now if its the real deal.

    are these pick ups marked anywhere with the fender logo on them? like on the back? i found a set but don't now if its the real deal.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    These will not say Fender on them
  • asked byFrederick

    fromNJ - New Jersey

    Are these American made?

    Are these American made?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These pickups were made in Mexico.
  • asked byWilliam

    fromFlorida

    I am having a tech put the Pure Vintage '64 Tele pups in my candy apple red Classic Series '60s Tele.  I do not think I will need any other adjustments?

    I am having a tech put the Pure Vintage '64 Tele pups in my candy apple red Classic Series '60s Tele. I do not think I will need any other adjustments?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You shouldn't have a problem.
  • asked byDaniels

    fromCalifornia

    Hi, how about the guitar center, I wanted to know if these microphones come in a box? or how it would be packaging, greetings.

    Hi, how about the guitar center, I wanted to know if these microphones come in a box? or how it would be packaging, greetings.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    These pickups will come in a box, yes
  • asked byWal

    fromAustin TX

    Hi,
Will this fit a 2002 fender American standard telecaster?

    Hi, Will this fit a 2002 fender American standard telecaster?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, these will fit that model