Seymour Duncan Retro Antiq Strat Texas Hot Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan Retro Antiq Strat Texas Hot Pickup Set

The Seymour Duncan Retro Antiq Strat Texas Hot set delivers the articulate, snappy character of vintage Stratocaster pickups with modern clarity and output. Built for players seeking authentic single-coil response without sacrificing presence, these pickups combine custom-aged alnico 2 magnets with meticulous winding specs to capture the aggression and definition of classic Texas tones. The reverse-wound middle pickup eliminates hum in 2nd and 4th switch positions while maintaining tonal coherence across the pickup selector.

Tone & Electrical Characteristics

A 6.3K DC resistance and 2.87 henry inductance yield a balanced response—crisp highs and defined mids without muddiness in the low end. The Q factor of 2.39 ensures a controlled, focused frequency response that sits well in a mix and remains articulate at volume. Custom-aged alnico 2 rod magnets with staggered and raised architecture provide enhanced dynamic response and natural string-to-string balance, giving you reliable performance on stage night after night.

Construction & Installation

These pickups feature top-going winding direction and north magnet polarity for authentic vintage specs. The robust lacquered and potted lamp black paraffin wax construction ensures durability and eliminates unwanted microphonic feedback during gigging and recording sessions. Height adjustment uses standard 6/32 oval head Phillips screws, allowing fine-tuning of output and tone character to match your playing dynamics and guitar geometry.

Key Features

• Custom aged alnico 2 rod magnets
• DC resistance: 6.3K ohms
• Inductance: 2.87 henries
• Q factor: 2.39
• Top pickup dimensions: 2.642" L × 0.615" W × 0.582" H
• Bottom pickup dimensions: 3.392" L × 0.908" W × 0.582" H
• Pickup cover dimensions: 2.750" L × 0.700" W × 0.495" H
• Staggered and raised magnet pattern above flatwork
• Reverse-wound middle pickup for hum cancellation in 2nd and 4th positions
• Lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax
• Top-going winding with north magnet polarity
• Includes screws, schematics, and vintage push-back cloth braid hookup wire

This set combines measured vintage character with practical modern construction, delivering the single-coil aggression and articulation that defines Texas-influenced Stratocaster tone—backed by durability and road-tested reliability.