Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot Pickup
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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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- SKU
- 11024-02-RSPD
Description
Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity set delivers the articulate, vintage-correct single-coil character that defined classic Strat tones, with carefully engineered specifications that balance clarity and presence. This is a period-accurate recreation engineered for capturing authentic vintage voicing without compromise in the studio. The complete set arrives with all hardware and vintage-correct wiring supplies needed for installation.
Vintage Design & Construction
Built with Alnico II magnets and hand-wound coils using top-going winding with north magnetic polarity, this set captures the electrical behavior of celebrated vintage designs that translate beautifully to tape and digital recording. The middle pickup features reverse-wound, reverse-polarity (RW/RP) configuration to eliminate the typical hum that occurs when blending middle and bridge or middle and neck pickups—a practical refinement that keeps noise floor clean during multitrack sessions while maintaining tonal authenticity.
Electrical Specifications & Tonal Character
The bridge pickup measures 9.8K Ohms DC resistance with 2.87 henries inductance, yielding focused articulation and responsive dynamics that sit well in a mix. Lacquered, wax-potted construction ensures stability and reduces microphonic feedback during recording, while vintage-correct cloth pushback lead wire maintains period accuracy throughout the signal chain and minimizes unwanted noise coupling.
Key Features
- Alnico II magnet type
- Top-going coil winding with north magnetic polarity
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 9.8K Ohms (approximately)
- Bridge pickup inductance: 2.87 henries
- Middle pickup: Reverse-wound and reverse-polarity (RW/RP)
- Lacquered and wax potted finish
- Vintage-correct cloth pushback lead wire
- Includes mounting screws, schematics, and vintage cloth braid hookup wire
- Top pickup dimensions: 2.642" L × 0.615" W
- Bottom pickup dimensions: 3.392" L × 0.908" W
- Pickup cover dimensions: 2.750" L × 0.700" W × 0.495" H
- Total pickup height: 0.582" with magnet height of 0.705"
This set delivers vintage Strat authenticity with thoughtful engineering that makes these pickups genuinely suitable for professional studio recording and mixing work.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity delivers vintage-correct single-coil character that sits naturally in a mix, with articulate cleans and responsive dynamics ideal for recording blues, classic rock, country, and indie sessions. Hand-wound with Alnico II magnets and lacquered, wax-potted construction, these pickups capture the electrical behavior of celebrated vintage designs while the reverse-wound middle pickup eliminates hum during overdubs and blending. Complete with hardware and vintage cloth braid hookup wire, they're ready to drop into your Strat and start tracking.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup set best suited for?
These pickups excel in blues, classic rock, country, funk, and indie music. They are not voiced for metal or djent styles and work best for players seeking vintage single-coil tone rather than high-gain applications.
How does the reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup help?
The middle pickup's reverse-wound, reverse-polarity (RW/RP) configuration eliminates the typical hum that occurs when blending the middle with the bridge or neck pickup, so you get cleaner tone switching and position blending without sacrificing vintage character.
What's included with this set, and is it ready to install?
The complete set includes all three pickups, mounting screws, schematics, and vintage cloth braid hookup wire. You'll have everything needed for installation, though you may need a soldering iron and basic wiring knowledge or professional help depending on your comfort level.
How does this compare to other vintage-style Strat pickups?
Built with Alnico II magnets and hand-wound coils like celebrated vintage designs, the Retro Antiquity delivers period-accurate tone with thoughtful engineering: wax-potted construction reduces microphonic feedback, and the reverse-wound middle pickup is a practical refinement absent from many vintage recreations, making these genuinely usable in contemporary performance and recording contexts.
What are the electrical specifications?
The bridge pickup measures 9.8K Ohms DC resistance with 2.87 henries inductance, yielding focused articulation and responsive dynamics. All pickups feature vintage-correct cloth pushback lead wire and lacquered, wax-potted construction for stability and reduced feedback.
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