Our '54 Vintage Pro for Stratocaster® was the first Bootstrap set, and is still our most popular. With an iconic vintage voice and a classic combination of A5 magnets with a moderate wind count, these pickups are the foundation of any single-coil tone quest. They are versatile, toneful, and ready for any S-style rig. While we have many other recipes, the 54 Vintage Pro is the classic Bootstrap pickup.
Under The Hood
Vulcanized fiber bobbins
42 AWG enameled copper wire
ALNICO 5 magnets
RW/RP middle pickup for noise cancellation
Push-back cloth leads with 22 AWG pre-tinned wire for easy installation
Lightly potted in a mix of beeswax and paraffin
Chrome height adjustment screws and spring
Resistance: ~5.6kOhm*
*Please note that resistance values are approximate and may vary due to a number of factors. We accept a tolerance of +/-10% K Ohms. Bootstrap Pickups winds to a set wind count, not resistance.
54 Vintage Pros are wound-to-order in our small Ohio shop. Please check the Shop Notes page for current lead times.
Stratocaster®, Strat®, and Fender® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC). Bootstrap Pickups is not affiliated with or endorsed by FMIC and we do not sell products made or authorized by FMIC.
We use either all-black vulcanized fiber bobbins or gray and black vulcanized fiber bobbins depending on material availability. If you have a preference for either bobbin cover, please leave a note at checkout and we are happy to accommodate.
