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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Bridge Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Red Devil for Tele Bridge Pickup
The Retro Antiquity P90 is a vintage-voiced, warm P90 for Gibson-style guitars playing blues and jazz; the Red Devil is a high-output humbucker-format pickup for Telecasters suited to rock, hard rock, and metal. Choose based on your guitar type and how aggressive you want your tone.
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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Bridge Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan Red Devil for Tele Bridge Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Bridge Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan Red Devil for Tele Bridge Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Bridge Black Pickup
- ✓ Authentic vintage P90 character with Alnico 2 warmth and natural breakup
- ✓ Hand-crafted construction with period-correct methods
- ✓ Direct drop-in replacement for Gibson P90 dog-ear routes with no modification needed
- ✓ Balanced across all strings without harsh overtones
Why choose Seymour Duncan Red Devil for Tele Bridge Pickup
- ✓ High output (16.70k DC resistance) cuts through dense mixes and handles heavy styles
- ✓ Humbucker grit in traditional Telecaster form factor
- ✓ 4-conductor wiring enables series/parallel switching and coil-splitting
- ✓ Aggressive midrange and extended sustain perfect for overdrive and distortion
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup is right for my guitar type?
The Retro Antiquity P90 fits Gibson guitars with P90 routing (dog-ear format). The Red Devil is designed for standard Telecaster bridge pickup cavities. Check your guitar's existing pickup format before purchasing.
How do these pickups differ in output and aggression?
The Retro Antiquity has vintage-level output (8.6k DC resistance) with warm, natural breakup suited to blues and jazz. The Red Devil has nearly double the output (16.70k DC resistance) with aggressive midrange and sustain for rock and metal applications.
Are either of these good for genres like jazz or metal?
The Retro Antiquity excels in jazz and is not recommended for metal. The Red Devil handles metal well but is not ideal for jazz, making each pickup specialized for its intended genre range.
What installation differences should I expect?
The Retro Antiquity P90 is a direct drop-in replacement requiring no modification. The Red Devil uses 4-conductor wiring offering switching options, and passive design integrates into standard Tele circuitry without active electronics.