What guitar does this pickup fit?

This pickup is specifically designed for genuine 1955 Telecaster neck-position cavities. The dimensions are 3.150" length × .780" width × .670" total height, with a .625" magnet height. It will not fit other Telecaster years or models without routing.

What skill level is this pickup for?

The Antiquity Neck works for beginner through professional players. Its warm, articulate character and smooth high-end rolloff make it forgiving for newer players while delivering authentic vintage tone that advanced and gigging musicians seek.

What styles of music is this pickup best suited for?

This pickup excels in blues, country, rock, and indie music. Its woody midrange and natural dynamics are not designed for metal or djent styles.

How does the hand-wound construction and Alnico 5 magnets affect the tone?

Hand-wound to period specifications with hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets, this pickup delivers organic magnetic response that reacts authentically to pick attack and string vibration. The staggered, raised magnet pole pieces and Q factor of 1.80 ensure smooth, non-aggressive high-end rolloff characteristic of premium vintage single-coils.

What does the aged cover do?

The aged, deep-drawn vintage-style cover replicates both the appearance and the slight high-end softening of original 1950s hardware, contributing to the authentic tonal character while protecting the coil.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For 1955 Telecaster

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck recreates the warm, articulate punch of a '55 Telecaster with meticulous attention to vintage authenticity. Hand-wound to period specs, this pickup captures the woody midrange and natural dynamics that made those early Fenders legendary on stage and in the studio. Built for players who demand genuine vintage voicing in a reliable, modern package—no expensive restoration or fragile original parts required.

Vintage Specifications & Tone Character

With a DC resistance of 7.9k ohms and inductance of 2.13 henries, this pickup lands in the sweet spot for articulate, balanced neck-position response that cuts through live mixes without harshness. The Q rating of 1.80 ensures smooth, forgiving high-end rolloff that sits well in full band contexts, while hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets with staggered, raised pole pieces deliver organic magnetic response that tracks pick attack and dynamics with authentic vintage sensitivity.

Construction & Authenticity

The pickup features vintage "push back" cloth braid hookup wire and an aged, deep-drawn cover that authentically replicates the appearance and subtle high-end softening of original 1950s hardware. Precise dimensions—3.150" length, .780" width, .670" total height—ensure perfect fit in genuine 1955 Telecaster cavities, while the .625" magnet height maintains proper string clearance and magnetic field characteristics.

Key Features

True Single Coil, Telecaster-format pickup
DC Resistance: 7.9k ohms
Inductance: 2.13 henries
Q factor: 1.80
Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
Staggered and raised magnet pole pieces
Aged, deep drawn vintage-style cover
Vintage "push back" cloth braid hookup wire
Bottom pickup dimensions: 3.150" L × .780" W × .670" H
Magnet height: .625"
Includes mounting screws and schematic
Part Number: 11024-21

This pickup combines rigorous vintage specifications with modern reliability, delivering authentic 1950s Telecaster tone that holds up on the road and justifies itself through genuine period-correct engineering.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States