Opinions on the Antiquity Texas Hot Neck

[Hecubus]

I have been trying to find a good neck pickup for my MIM tele that would make it sound more strat like. I was going to put in a SSL-1 but then I scored a good deal on the Antiquity Texas Hot neck (for strat). My tele is routed for a HB in the neck spot so the only surgery required would be on the pickguard.

Any opinions on the Antiquity Texas Hot neck? How does it compare to an SSL-1?

Thanks!

 

[Curly]

Re: Opinions on the Antiquity Texas Hot Neck

it's a terrific pickup

you might have some phasing problems, depending on your other pickup(s), but that technical stuff is over my head

 

[Boogie Bill]

Re: Opinions on the Antiquity Texas Hot Neck

Yeah this is maybe the best sounding, warmest Strat neck pickup I've ever heard, with 40+ years of owning and playing Strats.

Bill

 

[Hecubus]

Re: Opinions on the Antiquity Texas Hot Neck

Thanks guys! Will I have to worry about string spacing with a strat pup in a tele?

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Opinions on the Antiquity Texas Hot Neck

Thanks guys! Will I have to worry about string spacing with a strat pup in a tele?

Nope. I use one as the neck pickup in one of my Teles.

Lew

 

[midnite_man]

Re: Opinions on the Antiquity Texas Hot Neck

I have been trying to find a good neck pickup for my MIM tele that would make it sound more strat like. I was going to put in a SSL-1 but then I scored a good deal on the Antiquity Texas Hot neck (for strat). My tele is routed for a HB in the neck spot so the only surgery required would be on the pickguard.

Any opinions on the Antiquity Texas Hot neck? How does it compare to an SSL-1?

Thanks!

Two great single coils, for sure, and I use 'em both. IMO I would think the Antiquity will give you a bit more of a crisper, vintage sound along with the slightly higher output. It sure sounds sweet in my MIA Strat with maple neck.