Seymour Duncan Antiquity II 60s Surf for Stratocaster
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity II 60s Surf for Stratocaster
The Antiquity II 60s Surf captures the articulate, glassy character of a vintage 1960s Stratocaster in a three-pickup set engineered for transparent recording and studio versatility. Built in Seymour Duncan's Custom Shop with authentic aging and hand-crafted detail, these pickups excel at surf, clean funk, and any session demanding clarity and chime without modern coloration. The sonic and visual character recreates an instrument that has spent decades developing its voice—ideal for tracking and layering clean guitar parts.
Recording Tone & Vintage Character
The Alnico 5 rod magnets and custom scatter-wound coils produce the bright, articulate response characteristic of 60s Fender designs—crisp high-end and vocal midrange that sits cleanly in a mix without harshness or mud. The neck and middle pickups measure 6.50k DCR, while the bridge comes in at 9.80k DCR, providing balanced output across all three positions and ensuring the middle pickup operates in RW/RP (Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity) configuration for hum-free switching in positions 2 and 4—critical for maintaining signal integrity during multi-track recording.
Construction & Pickup Consistency
Lacquered and wax potting locks in tone stability across sessions, while the staggered magnet pattern and custom aging—including vintage blue and yellow cloth push-back wires, light gray flatwork, and specially aged hardware—ensure consistent performance and authentic response. The 0.582" pickup height with 0.705" magnet height maintains the classic Stratocaster response, all hand-built to order for matched tracking sets.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 rod magnets with custom scatter-wound coils
- Neck and middle: 6.50k DCR; bridge: 9.80k DCR
- Passive pickup design
- Middle pickup reverse wound/reverse polarity for hum cancellation in positions 2 & 4
- Lacquered and wax potted for stability and tone preservation
- Cloth push-back cable with vintage blue and yellow wiring
- Vintage light gray bottom flatwork and custom aged cover
- Specially aged mounting hardware for authentic appearance
- Staggered magnet pattern with magnets raised above flatwork
- 0.582" pickup height; 0.705" magnet height
- Hand-built in Custom Shop
- Aged to replicate 1960s original construction and tone
The Antiquity II 60s Surf set delivers period-correct Stratocaster tone and meticulous vintage authenticity for producers and engineers tracking sessions that demand transparent, hum-free clean guitar tones.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II 60s Surf is a hand-built three-pickup set engineered to capture the bright, glassy articulation of a vintage 1960s Stratocaster—perfect for recording clean tones, surf, funk, and blues where clarity and definition sit high in the mix. Alnico 5 magnets and custom scatter-wound coils produce crisp high-end and vocal midrange that cuts through without harshness, while the balanced output across neck (6.50k), middle (6.50k), and bridge (9.80k) positions ensures consistency across all pickup selections. Choose this set for studio sessions demanding period-correct Strat tone with hum-free switching and natural harmonic richness that translates beautifully to recording.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Surf
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Clean tones
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
- – Drop Tunings
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and tones are these pickups best suited for?
The Antiquity II 60s Surf excels at surf, funk, blues, and any style demanding clean, articulate tones with vintage clarity. They are not designed for metal, thrash metal, or drop-tuning applications where higher output and aggression are needed.
How does the hum-free switching work?
The middle pickup is reverse wound and reverse polarity (RW/RP), which cancels hum when the selector is in positions 2 and 4 (middle-neck and middle-bridge combinations). This is a classic Stratocaster feature for eliminating 60-cycle noise in those positions.
What are the output levels and how do they compare across the three pickups?
The neck and middle pickups each measure 6.50k DCR, while the bridge comes in at 9.80k DCR. This balanced output ensures consistent volume and response across all three positions without one pickup dominating the mix.
Are these pickups aged to look vintage, or is the aging purely aesthetic?
The aging is both visual and sonic. Lacquered and wax potting, vintage blue and yellow cloth push-back wires, light gray flatwork, and specially aged hardware recreate the look of a genuine 1960s original while locking in the tone characteristics of that era.
What skill level do I need to install and use these pickups?
These pickups are suitable for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. They are passive pickups with standard Stratocaster wiring, so installation difficulty is typical for Strat pickup swaps, but the hand-built quality and vintage tone reward experienced ears.
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