Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot Pickup For Strat
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot Pickup For Strat
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Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot Pickup for Strat
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot nails the articulate, vintage-informed character that defined classic Strat tones—with enough output and presence to cut through a live mix without sacrificing the harmonic complexity that separates alnico-magnet designs from the rest. Built to exacting specifications using period-appropriate materials and winding techniques, this pickup set reproduces the sonic signature of early '60s Texas-made instruments with meticulous attention to detail. On stage or in the studio, players favoring clarity, natural breakup, and responsive dynamics will find these pickups reward both clean and driven applications, from delicate arpeggios to full-throttle lead work.
Tone & Electronics
The Alnico 2 magnets paired with "top going" coil winding and north magnetic polarity produce a warm, articulate output that balances definition with vintage smoothness. Bridge DCR of 9.8k, mid DCR of 6.5k, and neck DCR of 6.3k establish moderate output levels that respond naturally to amp gain while preserving note-to-note separation and harmonic richness across all three positions—critical for live situations where your tone needs to translate through the venue's PA without sounding thin or lost in the band mix.
Construction & Winding
Each pickup is lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax, eliminating microphonic feedback and ensuring consistent performance over time. The middle pickup arrives reverse wound and reverse polarity (RWRP) to hum-cancel with both bridge and neck positions, a refinement that maintains vintage character while reducing 60-cycle noise in typical playing environments—essential for gigging musicians who can't afford unwanted hum derailing a performance.
Key Features
- Bridge pickup DCR: 9.8k ohms
- Mid pickup DCR: 6.5k ohms
- Neck pickup DCR: 6.3k ohms
- Alnico 2 magnet material
- Passive pickup type
- Lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax
- Coils wound "top going" with north magnetic polarity
- Middle pickup: Reverse wound, reverse polarity (RWRP)
- Bridge pickup dimensions: 2.642" length × 0.615" width, 0.582" total height
- Cloth push-back hookup wire included
- Mounting screws and schematics included
- Authentic vintage "push back" cloth braid wiring
The Antiquity Texas Hot set delivers vintage-correct Strat performance with the build quality and consistency needed to survive years of gigging and studio sessions.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Texas Hot is a three-pickup Strat set voiced after early '60s Texas instruments, delivering warm, articulate tones with natural breakup and harmonic complexity that cuts live without losing note separation. Built with Alnico 2 magnets, period-correct winding, and hum-canceling middle pickup, these pickups reward both clean and driven tones across blues, rock, country, and jazz. Choose them for responsive dynamics, vintage character with modern consistency, and the ability to sit clearly in a band mix while staying true to classic Strat soul.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does RWRP middle pickup mean?
RWRP stands for reverse wound, reverse polarity. The middle pickup is wound and polarized opposite to the bridge and neck pickups so it hum-cancels 60-cycle noise when selected in the bridge-middle or middle-neck positions, while preserving the vintage character of the set.
What genres and playing styles suit these pickups?
The Antiquity Texas Hot excels in blues, rock, country, and jazz where articulate, vintage-informed tone, natural breakup, and harmonic complexity are valued. They are not designed for metal or djent styles that demand high output and aggressive gain response.
Are these pickups suitable for intermediate and professional players?
Yes. These pickups are voiced for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who appreciate responsive dynamics, clarity under drive, and the nuance of vintage-correct Strat character.
What is included in the set?
The set includes three pickups (bridge, middle, neck), cloth push-back hookup wire, mounting screws, and wiring schematics. Each pickup is lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax for consistent performance and no microphonic feedback.
How do the output levels compare to modern Strat pickups?
The bridge (9.8k), mid (6.5k), and neck (6.3k) DCR ratings establish moderate output that responds naturally to amp gain while preserving note-to-note separation and harmonic richness, rather than the higher output found in modern high-output designs.
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. 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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