Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Pickup Set
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Description
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Pickup Set
The Alnico II Pro Tele set captures the articulate, punchy character that defined classic Telecaster tone for studio and live recording. These pickups balance vintage warmth with responsive clarity, translating cleanly across country, blues, and rock sessions. The neck and bridge pickups are voiced distinctly to provide complementary tonal options that sit well in a mix and respond predictably to amp settings and signal processing.
Recording Tone & Pickup Electronics
Built with sand-cast Alnico 2 rod magnets and vintage coil wind, these pickups produce the open, articulate response needed to cut through dense arrangements and retain definition during compression. The neck pickup's 6.2 kΩ DC resistance and 8 kHz resonant peak deliver warm, vocal midrange ideal for layering and blending, while the bridge pickup's 8.1 kΩ resistance and 8.5 kHz peak add brightness and snap for presence in the final mix. EQ voicings differ between neck (6/3/4 bass/mid/treble) and bridge (5/2/5), ensuring balanced tonal separation across pickup selections for flexible multitrack tracking.
Construction & Shielding
Each pickup features a copper-plated steel bottom plate for magnetic focus and consistent recording performance. The neck position includes a deep-drawn chrome-plated brass cover that maintains classic aesthetics without compromising signal integrity. Waxed cloth hookup wire and wax potting provide shielding against feedback and microphonic noise—critical for isolated tracking and overdub sessions—while the .187″ magnet diameter maintains authentic Tele geometry and retrofit compatibility with standard instruments.
Key Features
- Magnet type: Sand-cast Alnico II rod magnets
- Magnet diameter: .187″
- Neck pickup DC resistance: 6.2 kΩ
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 8.1 kΩ
- Neck pickup resonant peak: 8 kHz
- Bridge pickup resonant peak: 8.5 kHz
- Neck EQ (bass/mid/treble): 6/3/4
- Bridge EQ (bass/mid/treble): 5/2/5
- Bottom plate: Copper-plated steel
- Neck pickup cover: Deep-drawn chrome-plated brass
- Hookup wire: Waxed cloth
- Potting: Wax formulation
The Alnico II Pro Tele set reproduces the essential tonal character of vintage Telecasters while delivering the clarity and output needed for modern studio recording and amp capture techniques.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Pickup Set captures the articulate, open character of classic Telecaster designs with distinct voicings for each position that separate cleanly in a mix. The neck pickup's warm, vocal midrange (6.2 kΩ, 8 kHz peak) pairs with a brighter bridge pickup (8.1 kΩ, 8.5 kHz peak) to give you versatile tonal options across blues, country, and rock sessions. Wax potting and waxed cloth wire keep noise low during tracking and overdubs.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the neck and bridge pickups?
The neck pickup (6.2 kΩ, 8 kHz peak) is voiced warmer with more midrange presence (6/3/4 EQ), while the bridge pickup (8.1 kΩ, 8.5 kHz peak) adds brightness and snap with less midrange (5/2/5 EQ). This pairing ensures tonal balance and clear separation between positions.
Will these fit my Telecaster?
Yes. The .187″ magnet diameter and standard geometry maintain authentic Tele compatibility and retrofit to any standard Telecaster without modification.
What genres do these pickups work best in?
The Alnico II Pro set is voiced for blues, country, and rock, where articulate single-coil tone and vintage character are essential. Metal and djent applications would benefit from a higher-output design.
How do these compare to Fender Original Telecaster Pickups?
Both deliver vintage Tele character, but the Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro uses sand-cast Alnico II magnets and distinct neck/bridge EQ voicings for more tonal separation and defined midrange in each position.
Are these pickups shielded against noise?
Yes. Wax potting and waxed cloth hookup wire reduce microphonic noise and feedback, while a copper-plated steel bottom plate focuses the magnetic field for cleaner performance.
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