Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot Pickup For Strat
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot Pickup For Strat
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Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot Pickup for Strat
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot captures the articulate, vintage-informed character that defined classic Strat recordings, with enough output and presence to sit prominently in a mix without sacrificing the harmonic complexity essential for layered production work. Built to exacting specifications using period-appropriate materials and winding techniques, this pickup set reproduces the sonic signature of early '60s Texas-made instruments with meticulous attention to detail. Engineers and producers tracking both clean and driven applications will find these pickups deliver clarity, natural breakup, and responsive dynamics that translate beautifully through audio interfaces and console chains.
Tone & Recording Character
The Alnico 2 magnets paired with "top going" coil winding and north magnetic polarity produce a warm, articulate output that balances definition with vintage smoothness. Bridge DCR of 9.8k, mid DCR of 6.5k, and neck DCR of 6.3k establish moderate output levels that respond naturally to preamp gain while preserving note-to-note separation and harmonic richness across all three positions—critical for maintaining clarity during multitrack recording and overdub sessions.
Construction & Reliability
Each pickup is lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax, eliminating microphonic feedback and ensuring consistent, reproducible performance across recording takes and sessions. The middle pickup arrives reverse wound and reverse polarity (RWRP) to hum-cancel with both bridge and neck positions, a refinement that maintains vintage character while reducing 60-cycle noise in studio recording environments.
Key Features
- Bridge pickup DCR: 9.8k ohms
- Mid pickup DCR: 6.5k ohms
- Neck pickup DCR: 6.3k ohms
- Alnico 2 magnet material
- Passive pickup type
- Lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax
- Coils wound "top going" with north magnetic polarity
- Middle pickup: Reverse wound, reverse polarity (RWRP)
- Bridge pickup dimensions: 2.642" length × 0.615" width, 0.582" total height
- Cloth push-back hookup wire included
- Mounting screws and schematics included
- Authentic vintage "push back" cloth braid wiring
The Antiquity Texas Hot set delivers vintage-correct Strat tone with the build quality and consistency that ensures reliable, professional-grade recording sessions.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot set captures the articulate, warm sonic signature of early '60s Stratocasters, offering natural breakup and harmonic richness that records beautifully across clean and overdriven sources. With Alnico 2 magnets, moderate output levels (9.8k bridge, 6.5k mid, 6.3k neck), and hum-canceling RWRP middle pickup, these pickups track clearly in the mix and respond predictably to gain staging in the studio. Choose them for sessions that call for vintage-informed character without sacrificing definition—ideal for blues, rock, country, and jazz tracking where tonal authenticity and note-to-note separation matter.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm, articulate, vintage-informed, natural breakup, harmonic complexity |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does RWRP middle pickup mean?
RWRP stands for reverse wound, reverse polarity. The middle pickup is wound and polarized opposite to the bridge and neck pickups so it hum-cancels 60-cycle noise when selected in the bridge-middle or middle-neck positions, while preserving the vintage character of the set.
What genres and playing styles suit these pickups?
The Antiquity Texas Hot excels in blues, rock, country, and jazz where articulate, vintage-informed tone, natural breakup, and harmonic complexity are valued. They are not designed for metal or djent styles that demand high output and aggressive gain response.
Are these pickups suitable for intermediate and professional players?
Yes. These pickups are voiced for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who appreciate responsive dynamics, clarity under drive, and the nuance of vintage-correct Strat character.
What is included in the set?
The set includes three pickups (bridge, middle, neck), cloth push-back hookup wire, mounting screws, and wiring schematics. Each pickup is lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax for consistent performance and no microphonic feedback.
How do the output levels compare to modern Strat pickups?
The bridge (9.8k), mid (6.5k), and neck (6.3k) DCR ratings establish moderate output that responds naturally to amp gain while preserving note-to-note separation and harmonic richness, rather than the higher output found in modern high-output designs.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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