Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For 1955 Telecaster
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For 1955 Telecaster
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- 11024-26
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For 1955 Telecaster
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck captures the warm, articulate character of a 1950s Telecaster with meticulous attention to vintage authenticity. Hand-wound to period specifications, this pickup delivers the woody midrange and natural dynamics that sit perfectly in a recording mix, translating authentic single-coil response to tape or DAW without the expense or fragility of original-era components.
Vintage Specifications & Tone Character
With a DC resistance of 7.9k ohms and inductance of 2.13 henries, this pickup occupies the ideal sweet spot for articulate, balanced neck-position tracking in the studio. The Q rating of 1.80 ensures smooth, non-aggressive high-end rolloff characteristic of premium vintage single-coils—crucial for maintaining clarity during layering and avoiding harshness in dense arrangements—while hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets with staggered, raised pole pieces provide organic magnetic response that captures authentic pick transients and string vibration with session-ready consistency.
Construction & Authenticity
The pickup features vintage "push back" cloth braid hookup wire and an aged, deep-drawn cover that authentically replicates the appearance and slight high-end softening of original 1950s hardware. Precise dimensions—3.150" length, .780" width, .670" total height—ensure perfect fit in genuine 1955 Telecaster cavities, while the .625" magnet height maintains proper string clearance and magnetic field characteristics for predictable studio performance.
Key Features
- True Single Coil, Telecaster-format pickup
- DC Resistance: 7.9k ohms
- Inductance: 2.13 henries
- Q factor: 1.80
- Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
- Staggered and raised magnet pole pieces
- Aged, deep drawn vintage-style cover
- Vintage "push back" cloth braid hookup wire
- Bottom pickup dimensions: 3.150" L × .780" W × .670" H
- Magnet height: .625"
- Includes mounting screws and schematic
- Part Number: 11024-21
This pickup combines rigorous vintage specifications with modern reliability, delivering authentic 1950s Telecaster tone engineered for professional recording sessions and mixing workflow.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck captures the woody midrange and smooth high-end rolloff that sits beautifully in a mix on blues, country, and rock recordings, offering period-authentic single-coil character without the noise and degradation of actual vintage hardware. Home studios and producers will appreciate how its articulate, balanced response—driven by hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets and period-correct winding—translates cleanly to tape or DAW, providing organic tone that doesn't require heavy EQ to sit right in a mix. At this price point, it delivers the sonic authenticity of a 1950s Telecaster neck position with modern consistency and dependability across multiple tracking sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitar does this pickup fit?
This pickup is specifically designed for genuine 1955 Telecaster neck-position cavities. The dimensions are 3.150" length × .780" width × .670" total height, with a .625" magnet height. It will not fit other Telecaster years or models without routing.
What skill level is this pickup for?
The Antiquity Neck works for beginner through professional players. Its warm, articulate character and smooth high-end rolloff make it forgiving for newer players while delivering authentic vintage tone that advanced and gigging musicians seek.
What styles of music is this pickup best suited for?
This pickup excels in blues, country, rock, and indie music. Its woody midrange and natural dynamics are not designed for metal or djent styles.
How does the hand-wound construction and Alnico 5 magnets affect the tone?
Hand-wound to period specifications with hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets, this pickup delivers organic magnetic response that reacts authentically to pick attack and string vibration. The staggered, raised magnet pole pieces and Q factor of 1.80 ensure smooth, non-aggressive high-end rolloff characteristic of premium vintage single-coils.
What does the aged cover do?
The aged, deep-drawn vintage-style cover replicates both the appearance and the slight high-end softening of original 1950s hardware, contributing to the authentic tonal character while protecting the coil.
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