Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot RWRP 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
- 11024-03-RSPD
Description
Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity Texas Hot RWRP Pickup for Strat
The Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity Texas Hot RWRP middle pickup captures the articulate, vintage-correct response that professional tracking and mixing sessions demand. This reverse-wind, reverse-polarity design pairs seamlessly with standard Alnico 2 pickups in the neck and bridge positions, eliminating hum while preserving the classic midrange character that defined 1950s Strat tone. The compact, precisely engineered coil integrates into your instrument without requiring routing or modification, making it ideal for session work and multi-project studios.
Electrical Characteristics & Recording Performance
At 6.517 K Ohms DC resistance and 2.906 henries inductance, this pickup occupies the sweet spot between vintage clarity and present-day articulation—essential for cutting through dense mixes while maintaining authentic character in playback. The Alnico 2 magnet with North polarity and staggered, raised pole pieces ensure even response across all six strings while delivering the warm, compressed sustain that translates beautifully to tape and digital conversion. Lacquered and wax-potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback, protecting your recordings from unwanted noise during both live tracking and post-production amplifier reamping.
Specifications & Build Details
This middle-position unit measures 2.642" long × .615" wide on top and 3.392" long × .908" wide on bottom, with a total height of .582" and magnet height of .705". Height adjustment uses a standard 6/32 oval-head Phillips screw, allowing quick setup and fine-tuning of output balance during recording sessions without special tools. The top-going winding direction and RWRP operation (reverse wind/reverse polarity) work in concert to cancel hum in the middle position when combined with standard pickups—critical for maintaining clean signal integrity through your recording chain.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 6.517 K Ohms
- Inductance: 2.906 henries
- Magnet Type: Alnico 2
- Magnet Polarity: North
- Winding Direction: Top going
- Magnet Pattern: Staggered and raised above flatwork
- Reverse Wind / Reverse Polarity (RWRP) for hum cancellation
- Lacquered and wax-potted construction
- Height Adjustment: 6/32 oval-head Phillips screw
- Top Pickup Length: 2.642" / Width: .615"
- Bottom Pickup Length: 3.392" / Width: .908"
- Includes screws, schematics, and vintage cloth-braid hookup wire
This pickup delivers the balanced, noise-free midrange tone that production-grade instruments require, without compromise to clarity or transient response needed for professional recording.
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At a Glance
This Alnico 2 middle pickup combines reverse-wind, reverse-polarity design with a precisely tuned coil (6.517 K Ohms, 2.906 henries) to capture articulate, hum-free midrange tones that sit cleanly in a mix without dulling transient detail. Home studios and session engineers benefit from its wax-potted, lacquered construction, which eliminates microphonic feedback while maintaining the warm, compressed sustain essential to vintage-influenced blues, rock, and country recordings. Drop it into any standard Strat middle position—no routing needed—and dial in balanced tone across all six strings with staggered pole pieces and height-adjustable response.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup work in my Strat without modification?
Yes. The Retro Antiquity Texas Hot RWRP is sized for standard middle-position Strat cavities and requires no routing or modification. It uses a standard 6/32 oval-head Phillips screw for height adjustment, and the package includes mounting screws and vintage cloth-braid hookup wire.
How does RWRP (reverse wind/reverse polarity) eliminate hum?
The reverse-wind, reverse-polarity design cancels hum when paired with standard (non-reversed) pickups in the neck and bridge positions. This allows you to use the middle pickup without the typical hum associated with single-coil Strats while preserving vintage tone and clarity.
What tone character should I expect?
Expect articulate cleans, warm compressed sustain, and vintage midrange character typical of 1950s Strats. The 6.517 K Ohm DC resistance and Alnico 2 magnet with staggered, raised pole pieces deliver balanced response across all strings with low noise and strong transient detail.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
No. The Retro Antiquity Texas Hot is designed for blues, rock, country, and studio sessions. Its vintage character and articulate response are optimized for clean and lightly overdriven tones, not metal or djent applications.
What's included in the package?
The package includes the RWRP pickup, mounting screws, schematics, and vintage cloth-braid hookup wire for wiring flexibility.
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