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Seymour Duncan Antiquity for 1950 Fender Lap Steel Pickup vs Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Fender Mandolin Pickup
The Lap Steel Antiquity is built for 1950 Fender lap steel restoration with a flat-pole single-coil design and 9.00 ohm DCR, while the Mandolin Antiquity is engineered for solid-body mandolins with a 4.6k DCR and top-wound coil. Choose the Lap Steel model if you're restoring or playing vintage lap steel; pick the Mandolin model for folk, bluegrass, country, or indie mandolin work.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity for 1950 Fender Lap Steel Pickup
Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Fender Mandolin Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity for 1950 Fender Lap Steel Pickup | Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Fender Mandolin Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity for 1950 Fender Lap Steel Pickup
- ✓ Hand-wound using authentic 1950s construction methods with waxed string wrapping and cloth push-back wire
- ✓ Flat-pole single-coil design with rectangular vulcanized bottom plate drops directly into 1950 Fender lap steel instruments
- ✓ Naturally compressed, responsive tone with harmonic complexity ideal for studio session work and vintage restoration
- ✓ Alnico magnet and 9.00 ohm DCR engineered specifically for lap steel frequency range
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Fender Mandolin Pickup
- ✓ Designed specifically for solid-body mandolin cavities with proper frequency response for the instrument's natural brightness
- ✓ Alnico II magnet and 4.6k DCR coil produce vintage output level that sits naturally in mandolin's range without brittleness
- ✓ Wax-potted construction minimizes microphonic feedback while preserving responsive character essential for articulate mandolin playing
- ✓ Includes mounting screws and schematic for straightforward installation on both period and modern setups
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups interchangeable between instruments?
No. The Lap Steel Antiquity is designed with a flat-pole single-coil configuration and rectangular vulcanite bottom plate for 1950 Fender lap steel instruments. The Mandolin Antiquity is engineered for solid-body mandolin cavities and has different specifications. Using the wrong pickup in each instrument will result in poor fit and tone.
What is the main difference in output and tone between the two?
The Lap Steel model (9.00 ohm DCR) produces a naturally compressed, responsive tone suited to lap steel technique, while the Mandolin model (4.6k DCR) delivers a clear and penetrating vintage output that sits in the mandolin's frequency range without brittleness. Each is optimized for its instrument's tonal character.
Which pickup is better for beginners?
Neither is ideal for beginners. The Lap Steel Antiquity requires advanced technique and restoration knowledge; the Mandolin Antiquity is listed for intermediate to professional skill levels. Both are vintage-focused designs that reward precise playing rather than accommodate learning curves.
How do construction methods differ?
The Lap Steel uses hand-wound bobbins with waxed string wrapping and cloth push-back wire for 1950s authenticity. The Mandolin is wound top-going with north polarity and finished with wax-potting to minimize feedback. Both use period-correct materials, but the winding direction and potting technique differ for their respective instruments.