Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Telecaster Neck Pickup

Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity Telecaster Neck Pickup

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity neck pickup delivers the warm, articulate character of a vintage Telecaster with modern consistency and reliability. This reverse wound/reverse polarity design cuts hum while preserving the clarity and snap that defined classic Tele tones, making it an ideal choice for players seeking authentic single-coil response without compromise.

Tone & Magnetic Character

Built around an Alnico 5 magnet and rated at 7.9 kΩ DC resistance, this pickup produces the balanced, slightly compressed response characteristic of '50s and '60s Telecasters. The 2.13 henry inductance and 1.80 Q rating combine to deliver natural treble roll-off and midrange presence without the brittleness of overbuilt modern designs.

Construction & Materials

Hand-wound with vintage-style push-back cloth wire and lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax, the Antiquity resists microphonic feedback while maintaining the organic response of period-correct construction. The aged, deep drawn cover contributes to the pickup's tonal character while reinforcing its vintage aesthetic.

Key Features

• Alnico 5 magnet for warm, articulate tone
• DC Resistance: 7.9 kΩ
• Inductance: 2.13 henries
• Q Factor: 1.80
• Reverse wound/reverse polarity hum cancellation
• Vintage-style push-back cloth wire
• Lacquered and potted in lamp black paraffin wax
• Aged, deep drawn cover
• Top-going winding direction
• Bottom pickup dimensions: 3.150" L × 0.780" W
• Total pickup height: 0.670"
• Includes schematic and mounting screws
• Part Number: 11024-21

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity delivers consistent vintage tone night after night on stage. Modern potting techniques ensure reliability and noise rejection while hand-wound construction preserves the organic feel and responsiveness of period pickups—no blown coils or noise surprises during a set.