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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Telecaster Neck Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jet Bridge Pickup For Jaguar
The Retro Antiquity is a reverse-wound neck pickup for Telecasters with balanced, slightly compressed vintage tone ideal for blues, country, and folk, while the Antiquity 2 Jet is a bridge pickup for Jaguars with higher inductance and a focused character suited to surf rock and indie rhythm work. Choose the Retro Antiquity if you own a Telecaster and want authentic '50s-'60s neck clarity; choose the Antiquity 2 Jet if you have a Jaguar and need a period-correct bridge pickup.
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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Telecaster Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jet Bridge Pickup For Jaguar
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Telecaster Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jet Bridge Pickup For Jaguar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | — | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity for Telecaster Neck Pickup
- ✓ Reverse wound/reverse polarity design reduces hum while preserving single-coil snap
- ✓ 7.9 kΩ resistance and 2.13 henries inductance deliver warm, balanced tone with natural treble roll-off
- ✓ Hand-wound with vintage push-back cloth wire and lamp black paraffin wax potting for authentic response
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jet Bridge Pickup For Jaguar
- ✓ Higher inductance (3 henries) and Q factor (3.1) produce focused, articulate output ideal for surf and rhythm work
- ✓ Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets with heavy formvar wire create controlled lows and bright highs without harshness
- ✓ Designed specifically for Jaguar bridge position with raised magnet pattern and south polarity for proper matched-pair interaction
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups interchangeable between guitar types?
No. The Retro Antiquity is specifically designed for Telecaster neck position, while the Antiquity 2 Jet is built for Jaguar bridge position. They have different physical dimensions, magnet patterns, and specifications tailored to each guitar's design and construction.
Which pickup has lower output?
The Retro Antiquity has 7.9 kΩ DC resistance versus the Antiquity 2 Jet's 6.8 kΩ, making the Antiquity 2 slightly lower in output. However, the Antiquity 2's higher inductance (3 henries vs 2.13) and Q factor (3.1 vs 1.80) shape its tone differently, not just output level.
Which is better for reducing hum?
The Retro Antiquity features reverse wound/reverse polarity specifically to cut hum while maintaining single-coil tone. The Antiquity 2 Jet does not mention hum-cancellation design and relies on vintage-correct construction and potting for microphonic control.
Are both suitable for beginners?
The Retro Antiquity is rated for beginner through professional players. The Antiquity 2 Jet is rated for intermediate through professional, suggesting it rewards more developed picking technique and may be less forgiving for early learners.