Simply put, pickups are the heart and soul of an electric instrument’s voice. V-Mod pickups—crafted with a proprietary blend of alnico magnet types. V-Mod Stratocaster pickups are engineered using a proprietary blend of alnico magnet types for the neck and middle pickups. Each pickup is voiced specifically for its position, creating high-output tone with vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.