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Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Pride Pickup For P-Bass vs Seymour Duncan TB-PG1B Trembucker Pearly Gates Pickup Gold Cover

The Antiquity 2 Pride is a single-coil P-bass pickup for warm, vintage-voiced bass tones in rock and soul; the Pearly Gates is a humbucker bridge pickup for electric guitar designed for rock and metal aggression. These are completely different instruments and applications—compare only if you're upgrading either a P-bass or a guitar bridge position.

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Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Pride Pickup For P-Bass

$159.00
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Seymour Duncan TB-PG1B Trembucker Pearly Gates Pickup Gold Cover

$159.00
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Specs side by side

Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Pride Pickup For P-BassSeymour Duncan TB-PG1B Trembucker Pearly Gates Pickup Gold Cover
Price$159.00$159.00
BrandSeymour DuncanSeymour Duncan
Pickup TypeAny PositionAny Position
ConditionNewNew

Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Pride Pickup For P-Bass

  • Hand-wound Alnico 5 construction delivers organic harmonic complexity unavailable in modern pickups
  • Sand-cast magnets and plain enamel wire capture authentic vintage P-bass character
  • Passive design requires no batteries; warm, punchy mids sit perfectly in rock and soul mixes
  • Budget-friendly entry to hand-crafted pickup quality

Why choose Seymour Duncan TB-PG1B Trembucker Pearly Gates Pickup Gold Cover

  • Medium-hot 8.34k output drives amp front ends effectively for rock and metal without losing definition
  • Alnico 2 bar magnet and vacuum wax potting deliver warm highs with exceptional sustain
  • F-spaced design fits Fender tremolo bridge systems; gold cover adds durability and looks
  • Hand-built Santa Barbara construction at budget price tier
Bottom line: Buy the Antiquity 2 Pride if you own a P-bass and play rock, soul, or studio-focused music. Buy the Pearly Gates if you need a bridge humbucker for a Fender-style electric guitar and play rock or metal.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use either of these on the same bass or guitar?

No. The Antiquity 2 Pride is a single-coil P-bass pickup that fits only Precision-style bass instruments. The Pearly Gates is a humbucker guitar pickup for Fender-spaced bridge positions. They are not interchangeable.

Which has higher output?

The Pearly Gates TB-PG1B at 8.34k ohms output is considered medium-hot for a guitar humbucker. The Antiquity 2 Pride at 10.56k ohms DC resistance is a passive bass pickup voiced for full-bodied tone rather than raw output. Output comparisons are irrelevant across different instrument types.

Are both hand-crafted?

Yes. The Antiquity 2 Pride features hand-wound coils, hand-ground sand-cast Alnico 5 magnets, and paraffin wax potting. The Pearly Gates is also hand-built in Santa Barbara with Alnico 2 magnets and vacuum wax potting. Both emphasize artisanal construction.

Which is better for studio work?

Both excel in studios but for different instruments. The Antiquity 2 Pride is specifically voiced for studio bass sessions with warm, articulate tone and organic harmonic complexity. The Pearly Gates is a guitar bridge humbucker designed for rock and metal studio tones. Choose based on whether you're upgrading a bass or guitar.

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