Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II for Strat Surfer 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
- 11024-09-RSPD
Description
Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II for Strat Surfer Pickup
The Retro Antiquity II captures authentic 1960s Strat single-coil character with warm, articulate response that blends seamlessly into any mix. These hand-crafted pickups deliver the harmonic complexity and clarity needed across all three positions in production work. Built in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara shop, they're engineered to provide period-correct tonal authenticity while maintaining the reliability and consistency demanded by modern session and home-studio work.
Recording Tone & Specifications
The pickup set balances classic single-coil brightness with controlled midrange presence ideal for layering and overdubbing. The neck and middle pickups share a 6.50k DC resistance, while the bridge pickup is wound 50% hotter at 9.80k for enhanced sustain and snap in the high-end frequencies. The middle pickup's reverse-wound/reverse-polarity configuration eliminates hum in standard positions—a critical advantage when tracking with minimal noise floor, a defining feature of studio-grade vintage design.
Design & Construction
Alnico 5 rod magnets and custom scatter-wound coils produce the harmonic complexity essential for capturing authentic vintage character during tracking and mixing. Studio-focused construction includes vintage-correct blue/yellow cloth pushback lead wire and light gray bottom flatwork, while lacquered and wax potting ensures tonal stability and long-term consistency across sessions. Custom-aged covers faithfully replicate original 1960s aesthetics, delivering the sonic authenticity that listeners expect from period-correct tones.
Key Features
- Neck pickup: 6.50k DC resistance
- Middle pickup: 6.50k DC resistance with reverse-wound/reverse-polarity configuration
- Bridge pickup: 9.80k DC resistance, wound 50% hotter than standard
- Alnico 5 rod magnets
- Custom scatter-wound coils
- Four-conductor wiring setup
- Passive pickup type
- Lacquered and wax potted construction
- Vintage-correct blue/yellow cloth pushback lead wire
- Light gray bottom flatwork
- Custom-aged covers replicating 1960s originals
- Built in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara shop
The Retro Antiquity II set combines meticulous vintage recreation with production standards that ensure consistency and long-term reliability across your recording sessions.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II is a hand-crafted vintage Strat pickup set engineered to capture 1960s single-coil warmth with improved clarity and definition across all three positions. For home-studio and project recording, the balanced neck and middle pickups (6.50k) pair with a hotter bridge (9.80k) to deliver articulate, harmonic-rich tone that sits naturally in any mix without hum in standard positions. These pickups excel at tracking blues, rock, country, and indie recordings where period-correct character and modern consistency matter.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the bridge pickup different from the neck and middle?
The bridge pickup is wound 50% hotter at 9.80k DC resistance compared to the neck and middle at 6.50k, providing enhanced sustain and snap while maintaining the warm, articulate vintage character. This imbalance is period-correct and balances natural volume drop across positions.
Will these pickups eliminate hum in all positions?
The middle pickup is reverse-wound and reverse-polarity, which eliminates hum when the middle pickup is combined with the neck or bridge in positions 2 and 4. Single-coil hum may still be present in positions 1, 3, and 5 with only one pickup active, a characteristic of authentic vintage Strats.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups are voiced for blues, rock, country, and indie music and are not recommended for metal or djent styles. They work across beginner to professional skill levels and prioritize warm, vintage tone over high-gain aggression.
Are these pickups authentic to 1960s specifications?
Yes—the Retro Antiquity II features Alnico 5 rod magnets, custom scatter-wound coils, vintage-correct blue/yellow cloth pushback lead wire, light gray bottom flatwork, and custom-aged covers replicating 1960s originals. Lacquered and wax potting ensures stability and long-term reliability.
What wiring configuration do these pickups require?
The set uses four-conductor wiring and passive pickup electronics, compatible with standard Strat wiring diagrams and aftermarket switching options.
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