Detail 01
Single-coil
One coil means brighter attack and more string detail, but it picks up hum from lights, dimmers and screens.
Product detailSKU #1285775092077
Seymour DuncanAntiquity II Surf for Strat
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Stratocaster-format single-coil at $119. For someone swapping a pickup in a standard SSS Strat rather than rewiring the whole guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard SSS Strats where pickguard and routing already fit
- Changing one position instead of buying a whole set
- Players who want single-coil attack and note separation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Humbucker-equipped guitars, which need a different route or mounting ring
- Players who need dead-quiet operation under heavy gain
- Anyone expecting a full three-pickup change from one purchase
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
SSS layout
Built for three-single-coil Strat wiring, including the in-between switch positions that give the hollow, quacky tones.
Detail 03
Stratocaster format
Mounts to the pickguard rather than the body, so the job happens under the guard with no routing.
Detail 04
$119 per pickup
One-position money. A full SSS rebuild is three of these, which changes the math on a whole-guitar swap.
Detail 05
Direct-mount replacement
It replaces an existing pickup rather than adding one, so your switch and pot count stays the same.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Solder work at the switch and pots is required — a tech is money well spent
- 02No pickguard, pots, switch or hookup wire included
- 03Set pickup height after install; too close and the magnets pull the strings out of tune
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a standard Stratocaster?
It's built to Strat dimensions and mounts to the pickguard, so a standard three-single-coil Strat is straightforward. Measure first on imports with unusual spacing.
02Is it noisy?
It's a single-coil, so it hums on its own. The in-between switch positions on a correctly wired Strat cancel much of it; high gain shows the rest.
03Do I get all three pickups?
Plan on one pickup per position. A full SSS rebuild means three, so price the complete job before you start pulling the pickguard.
04Can I put it in a Telecaster?
No. The Strat format doesn't drop into a Tele's pickup routes or bridge plate, so it would need different mounting entirely.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
1 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
