Seymour Duncan Antiquity, Fully Loaded Pickguard, Strat 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
- 11024-04
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Fully Loaded Pickguard, Strat Pickup
This Seymour Duncan Antiquity pickguard assembly delivers the early-'60s single-coil voice that cuts through a mix on stage, with modern noiseless hum-cancellation engineered into the 2 and 4 positions for reliable live performance. The aged cosmetics—white matte pickguard, cream pickup covers, and period-correct hardware—pair with expertly voiced pickups and vintage-spec electronics to achieve authentic tone without the noise that plagues traditional Strat setups. Each unit is personally signed and numbered by Seymour W. Duncan, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship applied to every component.
Tone & Electronics
The three-pickup configuration pairs a hotter Custom Bridge with Alnico II rod magnets and reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup for seamless hum cancellation across positions 2 and 4. All coils are wound "top going" with North polarity for tonal consistency, while the vintage-correct potentiometers, OakGrigsby 5-way switch, ceramic capacitor, and pre-soldered Switchcraft output jack ensure reliable signal path and classic response dynamics that stay solid through a gig.
Build & Gig-Ready Design
The assembly features a single-ply white matte pickguard with standard 8-hole screw pattern, fully aged to match the white plastic pickup covers, knobs, screws, and vintage hardware. Manufactured entirely in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara shop with hand-soldered connections throughout, this pickguard represents road-tested USA-made quality and meticulous period-correct construction built to withstand touring and gigging.
Key Features
- Three-pickup Antiquity set with hotter Custom Bridge pickup
- Reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup for noiseless 2 and 4 positions
- Alnico II rod magnets, coils wound top going with North polarity
- Single-ply white matte pickguard, 8-hole screw pattern
- Aged white plastic pickup covers, knobs, and screws
- Vintage-correct potentiometers and ceramic capacitor
- OakGrigsby 5-way Electroswitch with pre-soldered Switchcraft output jack
- All connections hand-soldered for reliability
- Manufactured in Seymour Duncan's USA Santa Barbara shop
- Each pickguard personally signed and numbered by Seymour W. Duncan
This fully loaded assembly combines authentic vintage tone with noiseless middle-position performance and drop-in convenience, ready for any gigging Strat or collection-quality build.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Fully Loaded Pickguard delivers authentic early-'60s single-coil tone with modern noiseless hum cancellation in positions 2 and 4, all pre-wired and ready to drop into your Strat. Hand-built in Santa Barbara with period-correct hardware, aged cosmetics, and personally signed by Seymour W. Duncan, this is the complete solution for blues, rock, jazz, and funk players who want vintage character without rewiring or hunting for parts. Choose it for road-ready reliability, hand-soldered construction, and that warm, articulate vintage voice that sits naturally on stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this a drop-in solution?
The pickguard comes fully assembled and pre-soldered with all three Antiquity pickups, electronics (potentiometers, OakGrigsby 5-way switch, ceramic capacitor, and Switchcraft output jack), and aged hardware. It fits any standard Strat body with an 8-hole pickguard screw pattern and requires no additional wiring or soldering.
How does noiseless operation work in positions 2 and 4?
The middle pickup is reverse wound and reverse polarity, which cancels hum when combined with the neck or bridge pickup in those positions while maintaining the authentic '60s tone character. The bridge pickup uses Alnico II rod magnets wound top going with North polarity for tonal consistency across all three pickups.
Is this USA-made, and what does the signature mean?
Yes—every unit is hand-soldered and manufactured in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara shop, and each pickguard is personally signed and numbered by Seymour W. Duncan, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship behind every assembly.
What styles does this tone work best for?
The Antiquity excels in blues, rock, jazz, and funk where vintage single-coil character, warm midrange, and articulate treble are valued. It is not optimized for metal or djent styles that demand higher gain and modern voicing.
How does this compare to other loaded pickguards?
The Antiquity sits between budget and premium options, offering USA hand-soldered construction and the signature of Seymour W. Duncan at a lower price point than full Custom Shop solutions, while delivering noiseless middle positions and early-'60s authenticity comparable to Lollar and Kinman vintage sets.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $33 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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