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Seymour Duncan Antiquity, Fully Loaded Pickguard, Strat Pickup vs Seymour Duncan AJB-2ASB Steve Bailey Fundamental Fretless System 2-Band Tone Circuit
The Antiquity is a vintage-voiced Strat pickguard assembly for electric guitar blues and rock; the AJB-2ASB is an active electronics system for fretless bass with 2-band EQ. These are completely different instruments and use cases—choose based on whether you need guitar or bass electronics.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity, Fully Loaded Pickguard, Strat Pickup
Seymour Duncan AJB-2ASB Steve Bailey Fundamental Fretless System 2-Band Tone Circuit
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity, Fully Loaded Pickguard, Strat Pickup | Seymour Duncan AJB-2ASB Steve Bailey Fundamental Fretless System 2-Band Tone Circuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $469.00 | $465.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Series | Seymour Duncan Loaded Pickguards | Seymour Duncan Electronics & Wiring |
| Pickup Type | — | Any Position |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity, Fully Loaded Pickguard, Strat Pickup
- ✓ Drop-in Strat pickguard solution with no modification needed
- ✓ Noiseless hum-cancellation in positions 2 and 4 preserves single-coil character
- ✓ Authentic early-1960s tone with warm midrange and articulate treble
- ✓ Hand-wired in USA by Seymour Duncan with signed certificate
Why choose Seymour Duncan AJB-2ASB Steve Bailey Fundamental Fretless System 2-Band Tone Circuit
- ✓ Purpose-built for fretless bass with calibrated neck and bridge J pickups
- ✓ 2-band active EQ provides warm-to-bright tonal range suited to fretless nuance
- ✓ Extended battery life of approximately 1,000 hours per 9v
- ✓ Designed by Steve Bailey, fretless pioneer, for expressive dynamics
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these products interchangeably?
No. The Antiquity is a Strat pickguard assembly for electric guitar. The AJB-2ASB is an active electronics harness for fretless bass. They fit entirely different instruments.
What skill level do these suit?
The Antiquity is rated for intermediate, advanced, and professional guitarists seeking vintage tone. The AJB-2ASB is designed for fretless bassists who want articulate, controlled response and is appropriate for serious players comfortable with active electronics and fretless technique.
What genres work best with each?
The Antiquity excels in blues, rock, jazz, and funk. The AJB-2ASB is purpose-built for fretless bass across jazz, fusion, and contemporary genres where expressive dynamics matter.
Do either require soldering or modification?
The Antiquity is fully pre-soldered and a drop-in replacement—no soldering needed. The AJB-2ASB is a pre-wired harness that installs into standard Jazz Bass control cavities and requires basic wiring knowledge or professional installation.