Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 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 combines vintage single-coil transparency with modern output and gain, making it a versatile choice for recording blues, rock, country, and indie in the home studio. The hum-canceling middle pickup ensures quiet tracking across all three positions, while the hot bridge pickup sits well in dense mixes without losing string articulation and midrange clarity. Alnico 2 magnets and staggered magnet patterning preserve natural dynamics and responsiveness to pick attack, delivering recordings that capture both delicate chord work and punchy lead lines.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the output level and will it work with my amp?
The neck and middle pickups measure 9.8 DCR with balanced output, while the bridge is wound hotter for lead cut. This moderate output pair well with tube or solid-state amps across all volume levels, from clean blues tones to driven rock without requiring extreme gain settings.
Does this set eliminate hum when using multiple pickups?
Yes. The middle pickup is reverse-wound and reverse-polarity (RW/RP), which cancels hum when blended with the neck or bridge pickup, ensuring quiet operation across all three positions.
How do these pickups compare to stock Fender Strat pickups?
The Antiquity Texas Hot balances authentic vintage character with modern clarity and output. Compared to stock pickups, these offer increased articulation, controlled noise, and a hotter bridge for better live cut—while maintaining the transparent midrange and bell-like tone that defines the classic Strat voice.
Will these pickups fit my Stratocaster?
These are true single-coil Stratocaster pickups for 6-string instruments with standard Strat routing. They use 6/32 oval head Phillips screws for height adjustment, allowing you to dial in the perfect distance for your string gauges and playing style.
What genres do these pickups work best in?
The Antiquity Texas Hot is designed for blues, rock, country, and indie. The balanced neck and middle pickups excel at clean and driven tones, while the hot bridge excels at leads and cut without losing definition.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $25 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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