The Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity Strat Texas Hot pickup set delivers the sought-after warmth and chime of vintage Stratocaster tones, meticulously crafted to replicate the sonic character of decades-old instruments. Featuring specially degaussed alnico 2 magnets, these pickups soften the treble attack while retaining the spank and sparkle that define classic single-coil sound. Custom-aged magnets and covers not only enhance the pickups' appearance but also simulate the wear and tear of years of use, giving them the perfect balance of grit and sweetness. Whether you're layering shimmering chords or cutting through a mix with dynamic leads, the Texas Hot pickups provide a rich tonal palette with remarkable clarity and sustain.

Seymour Duncan Alnico 2 Magnets for Sweetened Treble Response

The Texas Hot neck pickup is built to deliver the iconic Stratocaster chime with a refined edge, thanks to its specially degaussed alnico 2 rod magnets. These magnets soften the treble attack, creating a smooth, bell-like tone that's rich in harmonic detail. This refined treble response enhances the pickup's ability to produce spanky rhythms and articulate leads without sounding harsh, making it ideal for capturing the essence of vintage Strat sounds. With its balanced output and sweet character, the neck pickup provides warm, full-bodied tones that shine in both clean and overdriven settings.

Reverse-Wound Middle Pickup for Hum-Free Cluck

The middle pickup in this set is reverse-wound and reverse-polarity (RW/RP), providing hum-canceling performance when paired with the neck or bridge positions. This configuration produces the classic "in-between" tones that Stratocasters are famous for, with a clucky, quacky character that's essential for funk rhythms and expressive solos. The RW/RP design ensures noiseless operation, even under high-gain conditions, while maintaining the pickup's natural dynamics and clarity. Whether you're dialing in shimmering cleans or adding subtle overdrive, the middle pickup delivers articulate tones with vintage-inspired warmth.

Custom-Wound Bridge Pickup for Enhanced Output

The Antiquity Texas Hot bridge pickup is wound hotter than the neck and middle pickups, delivering increased output and midrange presence for improved balance and versatility. This enhanced design ensures that the bridge position cuts through mixes with authority while retaining its vintage-inspired sparkle and spank. Single notes sound robust and well-defined, while chords are harmonically rich and detailed. The aged alnico 2 magnets reduce string pull, allowing for greater sustain and a more dynamic response, making the bridge pickup an excellent choice for high-energy riffs and searing leads.