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Seymour Duncan Antiquity JB/Jazz Set Zebra Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird Pickup Set
The Antiquity JB/Jazz Set is a standard humbucker pair for any guitar with humbucker cavities, delivering thick vintage warmth across blues, jazz, and rock. The Antiquity II for Firebird is a mini-humbucker set engineered specifically for Firebird guitars, offering smooth woody midrange with modern consistency. Choose the JB/Jazz for versatile placement in most guitars; choose the Firebird set only if you own a Firebird.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity JB/Jazz Set Zebra Pickup
Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity JB/Jazz Set Zebra Pickup | Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity JB/Jazz Set Zebra Pickup
- ✓ Fits any guitar with standard humbucker cavities
- ✓ Authentic vintage construction with sand-cast Alnico 5 and aged butyrate bobbins
- ✓ Thick, warm fundamentals with excellent articulate string definition
- ✓ Includes aged screws, springs, and period-correct braided lead wire
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird Pickup Set
- ✓ Custom-engineered specifically for Firebird guitar geometry and mounting
- ✓ Modern hand-wound consistency without brittleness of true vintage pickups
- ✓ Balanced resistance and inductance across both positions for smooth natural breakup
- ✓ Warm, slightly compressed response with woody midrange clarity
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Firebird set in a non-Firebird guitar?
No. The Antiquity II for Firebird is designed as a mini-humbucker for Firebird-spec mounting rings and cavities. It will not fit standard humbucker routes. The JB/Jazz Set uses standard humbucker dimensions and fits any guitar with humbucker cavities.
Which set has more authentic vintage tone?
The Antiquity JB/Jazz Set employs more period-correct construction methods including long-legged nickel silver plates, maple spacers, rough sand-cast magnets, and aged butyrate bobbins. The Firebird II is hand-wound modern with vintage aesthetics, prioritizing consistency over absolute authenticity.
What is the tonal difference between neck and bridge in each set?
The JB/Jazz Set is a matched pair designed for consistent response across both positions. The Firebird II has different specs per position: the neck is warmer and fuller (6.7K, 2.82H), while the bridge adds definition and snap (8.2K, 3.75H).
Do either require wiring modifications?
Both are passive designs that integrate into standard guitar electronics without modifications. The JB/Jazz includes vintage braided single-conductor lead wire; the Firebird II uses standard leads. Both arrive ready to install.