Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Strat Surfer Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Strat Surfer Pickup Set

The Retro Antiquity II Strat Surfer set delivers authentic vintage single-coil character with modern refinement, capturing the warm, articulate voice of classic 1960s surf and rock tones. These pickups balance crisp treble and woody midrange with controlled output, making them reliable workhorses for players seeking period-correct tone without sacrificing clarity or punch on stage.

Tone & Vintage Character

Wound with Alnico V magnets and finished with lacquered and wax potting for authentic vintage resonance, this set excels at delivering glassy highs and smooth lows that cut through a live mix. The bridge pickup is wound 50% hotter with degaussed Alnico 5 magnets for enhanced midrange presence that sits well in a band context, while the middle pickup features RW/RP (reverse wound/reverse polarity) construction that eliminates hum in positions 2 and 4—a critical feature for single-coil Strat players working in noisy venues and studios.

Construction & Specifications

Hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, USA, these passive, 2-conductor pickups feature authentic vintage-correct blue and yellow cloth pushback lead wire and light gray bottom flatwork for period-accurate appearance. DC resistance measurements—6.50k neck, 6.50k middle, and 9.80k bridge—ensure balanced response across the tonal spectrum and smooth integration with vintage-style circuits, delivering consistent tone night after night.

Key Features

• Single-coil set for Strat configuration
• Passive design with Alnico V magnet material
• Neck pickup: 6.50k DC resistance
• Middle pickup: 6.50k DC resistance with RW/RP for hum cancellation
• Bridge pickup: 9.80k DC resistance, wound 50% hotter with degaussed Alnico 5 magnets
• 2-conductor lead wire configuration
• Vintage-correct blue and yellow cloth pushback wiring
• Light gray bottom flatwork
• Lacquered and wax potted construction
• Manufactured in Santa Barbara, USA

This set combines Seymour Duncan's meticulous craftsmanship with authentic vintage specifications, delivering the exact sonic palette that defined classic surf and rock guitar—built to perform in any room, any night.