Fender® Custom Shop Dual-Mag II Stratocaster® pickups combine different types of alnico magnets to produce a balanced tone with bright, clear highs and rich lows. The bass strings (E6-G3) feature unchamfered alnico 5 magnets, while the treble strings (B2 and E1) feature hand-chamfered alnico 2 magnets. Each pickup is also wrapped in copper shielding tape to reduce noise.

The unique staggered design, including a "Low G" magnet that positions the pole piece of the G3 string lower, ensures balanced output for both wound and plain strings. The Alnico 5 magnet on the G3 string delivers a truly singing sound, while the Alnico 2 magnets on the B2 and E1 strings are slightly longer than vintage-style magnets, providing even volume balance for each string. As its name suggests, the Dual Mag II Strat® pickups combine two types of magnets to deliver a clear, balanced sound.