Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Telecaster Pickup Set
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Telecaster Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity set delivers the warm, articulate character of vintage Telecaster pickups with hand-crafted construction and meticulous attention to period-correct detail. These pickups respond dynamically to pick attack and finger dynamics, offering clarity in single-note lines and musical breakup when pushed through overdrive. Built for studio applications demanding authentic vintage tone without compromise, the Antiquity set captures the essence of classic Tele character that sits naturally in dense mixes and stands out on solo tracks.
Tone & Construction
Hand-fabricated and scatter-wound coils paired with hand-ground Alnico 2 rod magnets in the bridge and Alnico 5 rod magnets in the neck create a balanced, responsive tonal palette with natural articulation and organic compression. The bridge pickup's 6.4K DC resistance sits in the sweet spot for clarity and dynamics, while lacquering and lamp black paraffin wax potting eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure stable, noise-free recording performance.
Recording & Session Performance
The neck pickup features reverse wound/reverse polarity design for hum-canceling operation when both pickups are engaged together, critical for tracking overdubs and layering parts without unwanted 60-cycle hum on tape. Vintage style push-back cloth wiring and the neck pickup's custom-aged, deep-drawn cover maintain period authenticity, while ferrous bottom plates remain unwax-potted to preserve traditional resonance characteristics that capture detailed, articulate recordings across the frequency spectrum.
Key Features
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 6.4K ohms
- Bridge pickup magnet type: hand-ground Alnico 2 rod magnets
- Neck pickup magnet type: hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
- Neck pickup reverse wound/reverse polarity for hum-canceling operation
- Hand-fabricated and scatter-wound construction
- Lacquered coils potted in lamp black paraffin wax
- Ferrous bottom plates not wax-potted
- Vintage style push-back cloth wiring throughout
- Neck pickup features custom-aged, deep-drawn cover
- Bridge pickup dimensions: top 2.870" L × .770" W; bottom 2.885" L × 1.510" W; height .678"; magnet height .625"
The Antiquity set combines authentic vintage specs with modern reliability, delivering the classic Telecaster voice that defined decades of recorded music and translates that character directly into contemporary studio sessions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Telecaster is a hand-crafted pickup set designed to deliver the warm, articulate single-coil character that cuts through dense mixes and sits naturally in blues, country, rock, and folk recordings. Hand-fabricated with scatter-wound construction, Alnico magnets, and reverse-wound neck pickup for hum cancellation, these pickups respond dynamically to playing dynamics and offer organic compression that glues vocals and drums without the noise issues of unshielded vintage pickups. Ideal for home and professional studio tracking, the Antiquity set provides the classic Tele voice with modern potting and wiring stability for repeatable takes and long-term session reliability.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Extended Range
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these pickups different from a standard Telecaster set?
The Antiquity set uses hand-fabricated, scatter-wound coils paired with hand-ground Alnico magnets (Alnico 2 bridge, Alnico 5 neck) and features a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity neck pickup for hum cancellation when both pickups are engaged together. Vintage styling includes a custom-aged neck cover, ferrous bottom plates left unwax-potted for traditional resonance, and vintage cloth wiring throughout.
Are these pickups suitable for blues and country, or do they work in rock too?
These pickups excel in blues, country, rock, and folk. The bridge pickup's 6.4K DC resistance delivers clarity for single-note lines and articulate rhythm work, while natural organic compression and dynamic response to pick attack enable musical breakup when pushed through overdrive, making them versatile across all three genres.
Do these pickups come with everything I need to install them?
The set includes neck and bridge pickups with vintage style push-back cloth wiring. You will need standard soldering tools and basic Telecaster installation knowledge, as the pickups ship ready to wire into your guitar's electronics.
Will these pickups reduce hum compared to standard single-coil Teles?
Yes. The neck pickup features reverse-wound/reverse-polarity design so that when both pickups are engaged together, they cancel hum—a classic Telecaster functionality. Each pickup is also potted in lamp black paraffin wax to eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure stable, quiet performance.
What skill level do I need to install these, and are they period-correct?
Installation suits intermediate to advanced players comfortable with basic soldering and Telecaster electronics. The pickups are engineered for period authenticity—hand-aged neck cover, traditional ferrous bottom plates, scatter-wound construction—while modern potting and wiring provide reliability for gigging and studio use without sacrificing vintage tone.
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