Seymour Duncan Antiquity '55 Telecaster Set
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The Antiquity Series: Seymour Duncan's "Vintage-Correct" Signature
The Antiquity range is designed for musicians seeking pickups with an authentic feel: an organic response, natural dynamics, and that "well-played instrument" vibe. The Antiquity '55 Telecaster set fits this philosophy, with a voice inspired by mid-1950s Telecasters, ideal for recapturing the raw and musical character of a classic single coil.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
This set is aimed at Telecaster players who want an expressive, responsive sound rooted in tradition: country, blues, vintage rock, americana, surf, edgy funk... In clean settings, it delivers clear attacks and rich harmonics; in crunch, it maintains clarity and the typical bite that cuts through a mix easily.
Single-Coil Design Focused on Dynamics and Tone
With its single-coil winding and passive electronics, the Antiquity '55 prioritizes playing feel: pick attack, guitar volume, and right-hand attack immediately influence the output. The set features 1 conductor, in the spirit of vintage wiring, with resistance values specified for each position: 8k ohms at the neck for a fuller presence, and 6.5k ohms at the bridge for snap and twang.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | electric microphone | Number of conductors | 1 |
| Instrument | Tele, guitar | Position | handle, bridge, set |
| Magnet | alnico II & V | Color | Black |
| Additional specs | Neck pickup resistance: 8k ohms Bridge pickup resistance: 6.5k ohms | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are these pickups compatible with a Telecaster?
The set is designed for Telecaster guitars and includes a neck pickup as well as a bridge pickup.
What tone does the Seymour Duncan Antiquity '55 Telecaster Set offer?
With its single coils, this set aims for a voice inspired by mid-1950s Telecasters. The bridge pickup emphasizes snap and twang, while the neck position provides a denser presence.
What are the resistances of the neck and bridge pickups?
The specified resistance is 8 kΩ for the neck pickup and 6.5 kΩ for the bridge pickup. These values correspond to the two positions included in the set.
Does the Antiquity '55 set use vintage wiring?
Each pickup has a single conductor, following the vintage wiring style. The electronics are passive. The winding is single coil.
What magnets are used in this Telecaster set?
The technical sheet indicates Alnico II and Alnico V magnets. The pickups have a black finish.
