What genres and playing styles is this pickup suited for?

The Antiquity 2 ADJ excels in jazz, blues, indie, and classic rock where warm, articulate midrange presence is valued. It is not designed for metal or djent styles that require higher output and aggressive voicing.

What does adjustable pole pieces mean, and how does it benefit me?

Adjustable pole pieces let you fine-tune the magnetic pull on each string individually, allowing you to match output and response across all six strings without modifying coils. This ensures balanced tone and eliminates hot or weak strings during setup.

Why is this pickup left unwax-potted?

Leaving the pickup unwax-potted preserves the organic resonance of its component materials, allowing the Alnico 2 magnets and handcrafted construction to deliver authentic vintage character and natural compression.

What are the specifications and physical dimensions?

The pickup is rated at 8.1K DC ohms impedance with 4.37 henries inductance. It measures 1.086 inches wide by 2.577 inches long, with a maximum height of 0.842 inches. It uses a P90 soapbar cover-sized mounting ring and includes a 3/8 inch round-head slotted mounting screw.

How does this compare to other vintage mini-humbucker options?

The Antiquity 2 ADJ combines the handcrafted, vintage-correct tone of the original Antiquity mini-humbucker with modern adjustable pole pieces for setup flexibility. Similar models like the Gibson 490T and Fender Wide Range offer vintage character but lack the same degree of individual string adjustment.

Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 ADJ Mini-humbucker Bridge Pickup

The Antiquity 2 ADJ captures the warm, woody character of a vintage mini-humbucker while offering adjustable pole pieces for precise studio control. This handcrafted pickup delivers authentic vintage tonal character with the practical flexibility needed for tracking across different guitar setups and session demands.

Tone & Magnetic Character

Built around Alnico 2 bar magnets with 15/20 gauss side magnets, this pickup produces the smooth, articulate response characteristic of era-appropriate mini-humbuckers. The 8.1K DC ohms and 4.37 henries inductance generate a balanced output with natural compression and vintage midrange presence that sits cohesively in dense mixes without losing definition.

Design & Construction

Handcrafted in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara Custom Shop, the Antiquity 2 ADJ features custom-aged nickel silver covers and is deliberately left unwax-potted to preserve the organic resonance of its component materials. The adjustable pole pieces enable quick string-to-string level matching during sessions and allow fine-tuning of magnetic interaction per string without circuit modification—essential for capturing consistent takes across multiple passes.

Key Features

Adjustable pole pieces for personalized string response and output matching
Alnico 2 bar magnets with 15/20 gauss side magnet configuration
8.1K DC ohms impedance (bridge)
4.37 henries inductance with Q factor of 2.01
Custom-aged nickel silver covers
Not wax potted for organic resonance
P90 soapbar cover sized mounting ring
Width: 1.086", Length: 2.577", Max height with leg: 0.842"
Adjustable pole piece length: 0.750"
Includes 3/8" round-head slotted mounting screw
Handcrafted in Santa Barbara Custom Shop

The Antiquity 2 ADJ combines vintage-correct tone with practical adjustability, delivering authentic mini-humbucker character for recording sessions that demand both tonal authenticity and session-to-session reliability.

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Country of Manufacture	United States