Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11028-01
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot set captures the bell-like articulation and harmonic richness of vintage single-coil design while offering modern output capability for contemporary recording applications. These pickups respond immediately to pick attack and finger dynamics, revealing the full character of your instrument without excess noise. Built for engineers and producers tracking authentic Strat voice with usable gain and clarity across all three positions.
Tone & Output Characteristics
The 9.8 DCR output across the neck and middle pickups provides balanced, articulate response typical of era-correct single coils, while the bridge pickup is wound hotter to cut through in lead and rhythm tracking without losing definition. Alnico 2 magnets paired with a staggered and raised magnet pattern preserve natural string-to-string dynamics and the transparent midrange that sits cleanly in dense mixes. The RW/RP middle pickup hum-cancellation with the bridge ensures quiet operation when blending positions during overdubs or comping sessions.
Construction & Recording Performance
True single-coil design with cloth push-back cable and lamp black paraffin wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback while maintaining the tonal clarity essential for studio tracking. Height adjustment via 6/32 oval head Phillips screws allows precise pole-piece alignment to your string gauges and playing style, optimizing capture across your session work, while the North polarity staggered magnets ensure consistent output balance across all six strings for seamless multitrack recording.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 magnet construction
- 9.8 DCR output (neck and middle pickups)
- Bridge pickup wound hotter than neck and middle versions
- True single-coil, Stratocaster type for 6 strings
- RW/RP (reverse-wound/reverse-polarity) middle pickup
- Staggered and raised magnet pattern above flatwork
- North polarity magnets
- Cloth push-back cable
- Lamp black paraffin wax potting
- 6/32 oval head Phillips height adjustment screws
- Part Number 11028-01
- Bridge pickup dimensions: 2.642" top length × .615" top width, .582" total height
The Antiquity Texas Hot set balances vintage authenticity with the output and clarity modern recording demands, delivering the resonance and articulation that defines great Strat tone in the studio.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot set brings era-correct single-coil character into the studio with balanced articulation and a transparent midrange that sits beautifully in recordings without excess noise. The hotter bridge pickup and RW/RP hum-cancellation deliver clarity across all three positions, while Alnico 2 magnets preserve natural string-to-string dynamics for authentic Strat recordings. These pickups excel in blues, rock, country, and indie sessions where vintage tone with modern output matters—capturing both delicate fingerstyle and aggressive lead playing without losing definition.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the output level and how does it compare to stock Fender pickups?
The neck and middle pickups carry 9.8 DCR output, while the bridge is wound hotter for cutting lead tone. This balanced approach gives you modern usable gain beyond stock Fender specs while maintaining the transparent midrange and articulation that define the Antiquity design.
Will these pickups hum, and how does the RW/RP design help?
The middle pickup is reverse-wound and reverse-polarity (RW/RP), which cancels hum when blended with the bridge pickup. Combined with lamp black paraffin wax potting, this design keeps operation quiet across all three positions without sacrificing tonal clarity.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups are designed for blues, rock, country, and indie playing—genres that thrive on articulate single-coil voice and responsive dynamics. They excel for intermediate to professional players but are not recommended for metal or djent applications.
How do I adjust these pickups for my string gauge and playing style?
Height adjustment is made via 6/32 oval head Phillips screws, allowing you to align the staggered and raised magnet pattern to your specific string gauges and pick attack. The North polarity magnets are optimized for balanced output across all six strings.
What's included in the set, and will it fit my Stratocaster?
The set includes neck, middle, and bridge pickups with cloth push-back cables, designed as true single-coil Stratocaster types for 6 strings. The bridge pickup measures 2.642 inches top length and standard Strat routing; confirm your guitar accepts standard 6-string Strat pickups before purchasing.
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