Kinman Pickups Perfect Vintage Stratocaster Single Coil - Parchment

Vintage Tone Without the Compromises
Classic vintage Strat pickups are celebrated for their tone but often fall short in usability. The bridge pickup can sound harsh and unbalanced compared to the neck and middle, and 60Hz hum, string warble, and fret buzz add further frustration. Fender’s original designs were innovative for their time but left room for improvement. With the Impersonator E56 and MV pickups, those compromises are a thing of the past. These pickups deliver the authentic sound of the '50s—refined for modern players.

Impersonator E56: Authentic ’50s Tone with Modern Clarity
The Impersonator E56 faithfully recreates the crisp, glassy highs and airy tones that define classic 1950s Stratocasters. Its low-strength Alnico magnets eliminate unwanted artifacts like fret buzz and string warble, providing a clean, clear sound across all frequencies. Whether you're playing bright, snappy leads or rich rhythm parts, the E56 ensures every note rings out without hum or interference. It’s a true nod to vintage tone with the reliability players demand today.

Impersonator MV: Balanced, Smooth, and Dynamic
The Impersonator MV transforms the bridge position with a refined, warmer attack that tames the harsh trebles typical of vintage pickups. Its rich midrange brings piano-like clarity to every note, while the trebles remain focused and airy for an articulate twang that cuts through the mix. The pickup’s higher output ensures a seamless balance with the neck and middle, creating a cohesive sound for all playing styles. From bold low-end to shimmering highs, the MV redefines the vintage bridge experience.

Seamless Performance Across All Positions
With Zero-Hum technology, all five pickup positions are free of noise—no reverse-wound middle pickup needed. Sustain is exceptional, and the clarity of each position allows for everything from smooth Knopfler-inspired tones in positions 2 and 4 to bold, articulate leads. The Impersonator series combines vintage charm with precision engineering, giving you classic tone without compromise.

Upgrade your Strat with pickups designed to preserve the essence of vintage sound while solving its biggest challenges. Perfectly voiced and meticulously crafted, the Impersonator E56 and MV will elevate your playing to new heights.

Specifications

Cover Logo : No Logo
Surface Finish : Normal
Cover Color : Parchment
Magnets & Screws : Non Plated
Guitar Orientation : Right Handed
Model : Perfect Vintage set
Product Group : Stratocaster / 3-Single Coil
Baseplates : Normal Baseplate
Harness Type : None
Connection : Solder, leads
Conductors : Normal 2 Conductor hook-up cable (non-shielded cavity is OK)
Fretboard radius : 7" ~ 10" Uniform Radius
Bridge Saddle spread: : Modern 53.4mm

Mounting hardware included

• 6-32 UNC Phillips drive Pan head mounting screws.
• Silicon Rubber tube springs.

Optionality with Kinman Pickups

We are an authorized Kinman dealer in the USA, therefore, we have access to Kinman's wide array of customization options ranging from:

• Covers with or with out logo - available in white, black, aged white, cream, old strat, parchment
• Magnet Spreads - narrow (49.5mm), intermediate (51mm), standard (52.5mm), custom magnet spreads
• Magnet Staggers - Normal, Flat, Custom stagger
• Hook-up Cables - 2 conductor shielded (standard), 3 conductor on all by request, custom lengths by request
• Polarity - in-phase, opposite phase

Please inquire with us directly if you are interested in a custom configuration not offered on our website!