Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Pickup Set
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Description
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Pickup Set
The Alnico II Pro Tele set delivers the articulate, punchy character that defined classic Telecaster tone. These pickups balance vintage warmth with responsive clarity, making them equally at home in country, blues, and rock applications on stage or in the studio. The neck and bridge pickups are voiced distinctly to provide complementary tonal options across the full range of your instrument.
Tone & Electronics
Built with sand-cast Alnico 2 rod magnets and vintage coil wind, these pickups produce the open, articulate response characteristic of early Telecaster designs. The neck pickup's 6.2 kΩ DC resistance and 8 kHz resonant peak deliver warm, vocal midrange that sits well in a mix, while the bridge pickup's 8.1 kΩ resistance and 8.5 kHz peak add brightness and snap for cutting through live settings. EQ voicings differ between neck (6/3/4 bass/mid/treble) and bridge (5/2/5), ensuring balanced tonal separation across pickup selections and reliable performance under varying amp and cabinet combinations.
Construction & Design
Each pickup features a copper-plated steel bottom plate for magnetic focus and the neck position includes a deep-drawn chrome-plated brass cover. Waxed cloth hookup wire and wax potting provide shielding against feedback and microphonic noise—essential for gigging reliability—while the .187″ magnet diameter maintains authentic Tele geometry and retrofit compatibility.
Key Features
- Magnet type: Sand-cast Alnico II rod magnets
- Magnet diameter: .187″
- Neck pickup DC resistance: 6.2 kΩ
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 8.1 kΩ
- Neck pickup resonant peak: 8 kHz
- Bridge pickup resonant peak: 8.5 kHz
- Neck EQ (bass/mid/treble): 6/3/4
- Bridge EQ (bass/mid/treble): 5/2/5
- Bottom plate: Copper-plated steel
- Neck pickup cover: Deep-drawn chrome-plated brass
- Hookup wire: Waxed cloth
- Potting: Wax formulation
The Alnico II Pro Tele set reproduces the essential tonal character of vintage Telecasters while maintaining the clarity and output needed for modern amplification and live performance.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Pickup Set delivers articulate, punchy vintage Telecaster tone with balanced warmth and brightness across neck and bridge positions. Built with sand-cast Alnico II magnets and vintage coil wind, these pickups excel in blues, country, and rock—cutting through on stage with open response and vocal midrange clarity. Drop them into any standard Tele for authentic single-coil character with the output and feedback resistance needed for gigging and studio work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the neck and bridge pickups?
The neck pickup (6.2 kΩ, 8 kHz peak) is voiced warmer with more midrange presence (6/3/4 EQ), while the bridge pickup (8.1 kΩ, 8.5 kHz peak) adds brightness and snap with less midrange (5/2/5 EQ). This pairing ensures tonal balance and clear separation between positions.
Will these fit my Telecaster?
Yes. The .187″ magnet diameter and standard geometry maintain authentic Tele compatibility and retrofit to any standard Telecaster without modification.
What genres do these pickups work best in?
The Alnico II Pro set is voiced for blues, country, and rock, where articulate single-coil tone and vintage character are essential. Metal and djent applications would benefit from a higher-output design.
How do these compare to Fender Original Telecaster Pickups?
Both deliver vintage Tele character, but the Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro uses sand-cast Alnico II magnets and distinct neck/bridge EQ voicings for more tonal separation and defined midrange in each position.
Are these pickups shielded against noise?
Yes. Wax potting and waxed cloth hookup wire reduce microphonic noise and feedback, while a copper-plated steel bottom plate focuses the magnetic field for cleaner performance.
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