Fender Tex-Mex Hot Strat Pickup Set

Name: Tex-Mex Hot Strat Pickup Set
Brand: Fender
SKU: 428836
Price: 79.00 EUR
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The Essentials to Know About the Fender Tex-Mex Hot Strat Pickups Set
• Vintage Strat spirit with more bite and output level thanks to the overwound winding.
• Alnico 5 magnets : precise attack, great dynamics, and excellent definition, ideal for retaining "chime" highs and tight lows.
• RWRP middle pickup : hum reduction in positions 2 and 4 for cleaner sounds in combinations.
• Staggered poles (raised D and G) for better string-to-string balance and clearer articulation.

Tex-Mex Hot Strat Pickup Set

79,00 €VAT incl.

0,13 € Ecotax included

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A Tex-Mex set designed to make a Strat roar without losing its sparkle

The Fender Tex-Mex Hot Stratocaster Pickups Set captures the brightness and typical twang of a Stratocaster while adding just enough output and midrange to gain presence. The result: a more aggressive sound capable of pushing an amp into organic overdrive without crushing clarity or dynamic response.

For which guitarists and styles?

This set is aimed at musicians who love the Strat identity but want a beefier character: blues-rock, classic rock, indie, punchy funk, or energetic pop. If you're looking for a slight "growl" on attacks, better hold in a band mix, and quieter intermediate positions, these pickups are a particularly coherent option to upgrade a Strat for everyday use.

Sound character and design details

The overwound winding provides extra punch and controlled midrange grit, ideal for making riffs and leads stand out without losing brightness. The Alnico 5 magnets maintain a sharp attack and good definition, with firm lows and sparkling highs. The RWRP middle pickup helps limit hum in positions 2 and 4, very appreciated on stage or in the studio. The staggered poles improve string balance by slightly emphasizing the D and G strings for clearer separation. Vinyl-coated wires and plastic bobbins promote reliable and durable assembly, with included hardware for easy installation.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	simple
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle, bridge, middle, set
Instrument	Strat	Color	White
Magnet	alnico V

Type	Single-coil pickup set for Stratocaster	Cover Color	White
Style	Vintage-Style	Lead Wire	Vinyl-coated
Model Name	Tex-Mex Hot Stratocaster Pickups Set	Pickup Wire	Polysol treatment
Series	Tex-Mex	DC Resistance	Neck/Middle 7.15K; Bridge 8.02K
Tone	Hot	Inductance	Neck/Middle 3.3 Henries; Bridge 4.2 Henries
Magnet Type	Alnico 5	Middle Pickup	Reverse-Wound/Reverse-Polarity (RWRP)
Poles	Staggered (raised D and G)	Includes	Screws and mounting hardware
Bobbins Material	Plastic

Questions frequently asked

Are the Tex-Mex Hot pickups compatible with a Stratocaster?

This set is designed for Stratocaster and includes a neck pickup, a middle pickup, and a bridge pickup, all in single-coil format.

What sound do the Fender Tex-Mex Hot Strat Pickups deliver?

The overwound winding provides higher output and more midrange, with a pronounced attack. The Alnico 5 magnets maintain tight lows and sparkling highs. The DC resistance reaches 7.15 kΩ at the neck and middle positions, versus 8.02 kΩ at the bridge.

Do positions 2 and 4 reduce hum?

The middle pickup uses RWRP (reverse-wound/reverse-polarity) wiring, which reduces hum in the intermediate positions 2 and 4.

Which styles are these Strat pickups suited for?

This configuration suits blues-rock, classic rock, indie, punchy funk, and energetic pop. The bridge pickup has an inductance of 4.2 H, compared to 3.3 H for the neck and middle positions, to provide more presence for riffs and leads.