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Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Black Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Nickel
The Antiquity P90 Soapbar is a single-coil P90 set suited for guitars with P90 cavities seeking warm, compressed vintage tone, while the Seth Lover Nickel is a humbucker set for standard humbucker routes offering articulate, responsive classic tone. Choose the Antiquity if your guitar has P90 routing; choose the Seth Lover if you need humbuckers.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Black Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Black Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Nickel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Black Pickup Set
- ✓ Authentic P90 soapbar format with hand-fabricated Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets
- ✓ Balanced neck/bridge pairing preserves natural compression and vocal midrange
- ✓ RW/RP neck pickup provides hum-cancelling without tone compromise
- ✓ Fits standard P90 cavities with proper clearance and soapbar dimensions
Why choose Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Nickel
- ✓ Unpotted Alnico 2 humbuckers deliver responsiveness to pick attack and dynamics
- ✓ Nickel silver covers and traditional construction add vintage character
- ✓ Articulate neck pickup (7.4 kΩ, 8.14 KHz) cuts through cleanly in leads
- ✓ Slightly darker bridge pickup (8.3 kΩ, 5.9 KHz) maintains definition when driven hard
Frequently asked questions
What's the main physical difference between these pickups?
The Antiquity P90 Soapbar is a single-coil P90 format designed for P90 cavities, while the Seth Lover Nickel is a dual-coil humbucker set for standard humbucker routes. They are not interchangeable—your guitar's routing determines which fits.
Which has higher output?
The Antiquity P90 measures 8.10K neck and 8.52K bridge. The Seth Lover measures 7.4K neck and 8.3K bridge. Both are medium-output sets; the Antiquity is slightly hotter but not dramatically so.
Are these good for blues and rock?
Both excel in blues and rock. The Antiquity offers warm, compressed vintage tone ideal for classic blues tone, while the Seth Lover provides articulate warmth with responsive dynamics—pick whichever matches your guitar's cavity type.
How do they handle overdrive and distortion?
Both are designed for blues and classic rock rather than metal. The Antiquity's natural breakup suits moderate overdrive well. The Seth Lover's articulation holds clarity even when driven, but neither is voiced for heavy distortion.