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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot RWRP Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Strat Surf Cust Bdg Pickup
The Retro Antiquity Texas Hot is a middle-position RWRP pickup designed to eliminate hum when paired with standard neck and bridge pickups, while the Retro Antiquity II Surf Custom is a bridge-position pickup with 50% hotter output and elevated midrange for cutting through mixes. Choose the Texas Hot if you need a hum-canceling middle pickup for a three-pickup Strat setup; choose the Surf Custom if you're replacing or upgrading a bridge pickup and want more output and presence.
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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot RWRP Pickup
Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Strat Surf Cust Bdg Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot RWRP Pickup | Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Strat Surf Cust Bdg Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Strat Texas Hot RWRP Pickup
- ✓ Reverse-wind, reverse-polarity design eliminates hum in the middle position
- ✓ Vintage-correct 1950s Strat tone with articulate cleans and warm sustain
- ✓ Lower 6.517k resistance maintains balanced, clarity-focused response
- ✓ No modification required—drops in with standard oval-head screw adjustment
Why choose Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Strat Surf Cust Bdg Pickup
- ✓ 50% hotter output (9.80k) cuts through mixes with contemporary punch
- ✓ Alnico 5 rod magnets deliver warm, dynamic response with more presence
- ✓ Four-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting modifications for tonal variety
- ✓ Hand-wound construction with vintage aesthetics and modern performance
Frequently asked questions
Can I use both pickups together in one guitar?
Yes. The Texas Hot is designed specifically as a middle-position RWRP pickup to pair with standard neck and bridge pickups. The Surf Custom is a bridge pickup. You could theoretically use them together if the Surf Custom is placed at the bridge and another pickup fills the neck position, but they serve different roles in different positions.
Which is better for blues and rock?
Both suit blues and rock well. The Texas Hot emphasizes vintage articulation and warm sustain in the middle position, ideal for tone-focused session work. The Surf Custom's elevated output and midrange make it excellent for bridge-position blues leads and rhythm work that need to cut through a mix.
What's the key spec difference?
The Texas Hot measures 6.517k DC resistance with Alnico 2 magnets and is designed for the middle position with RWRP hum cancellation. The Surf Custom is rated at 9.80k resistance with Alnico 5 rod magnets, offers 50% hotter output, and functions as a bridge pickup without hum-canceling wiring.
Will either require modification to install?
The Texas Hot drops in without routing or modification using a standard 6/32 Phillips screw. The Surf Custom description does not specify modification requirements, though four-conductor wiring allows future coil-splitting mods if desired.