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Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass vs Seymour Duncan Humbucker ST59-1 Little 59 Lead Pickup For Tele
The Antiquity 2 Jive is a hand-wound Jazz Bass neck pickup for warm, articulate vintage tone in jazz and funk contexts, while the ST59-1 Little '59 is a ceramic humbucker lead pickup for Telecaster bridge position designed for classic rock and high-gain styles. Choose the Antiquity 2 Jive if you play jazz bass; choose the ST59-1 if you play rock or blues guitar.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass
Seymour Duncan Humbucker ST59-1 Little 59 Lead Pickup For Tele
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass | Seymour Duncan Humbucker ST59-1 Little 59 Lead Pickup For Tele | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Neck |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass
- ✓ Hand-wound in Seymour Duncan Custom Shop with hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets for authentic vintage tone
- ✓ Warm, articulate woody fundamentals ideal for jazz, funk, and studio work
- ✓ Low 8.1 ohm DC resistance delivers responsive, nuanced playing feel
- ✓ RW/RP winding eliminates hum while preserving natural coil resonance
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker ST59-1 Little 59 Lead Pickup For Tele
- ✓ Medium output ceramic humbucker engineered for lead guitar in classic rock and high-gain contexts
- ✓ Punchy midrange and smooth top-end with articulate highs suitable for note separation at high gain
- ✓ 4-conductor cable enables split-coil and series/parallel wiring flexibility
- ✓ Compact footprint designed specifically for Telecaster bridge cavity installation
Frequently asked questions
Can I use either of these pickups in the same bass or guitar?
No. The Antiquity 2 Jive is designed exclusively for 4-string Jazz Bass neck position. The ST59-1 Little '59 is designed for Telecaster bridge position only. They are not interchangeable between instrument types or positions.
Which pickup has higher output?
The ST59-1 Little '59 has significantly higher output at 17 k ohms per coil compared to the Antiquity 2 Jive's 8.1 ohms. The Jive's lower output is intentional for jazz applications requiring articulation and touch sensitivity.
Are both pickups suitable for recording?
Yes, both are well-suited for studio recording. The Antiquity 2 Jive excels in jazz and funk sessions, capturing warm fundamentals and harmonic depth. The ST59-1 is optimized for rock and blues recording, delivering definition and clarity at high gain levels.
What magnet types do these use and how does that affect tone?
The Antiquity 2 Jive uses hand-ground calibrated Alnico 5 rod magnets, which produce warm, vintage-voiced character with natural sustain. The ST59-1 uses ceramic bar magnets, which deliver brighter, more aggressive output suitable for high-gain applications.