Will this pickup fit my Jazzmaster?

Yes—this is a true drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard sized Jazzmaster pickups. No routing, shielding modifications, or rewiring is needed; the cloth push-back cable integrates directly with standard Jazzmaster harnesses.

What tone should I expect compared to original Jazzmaster pickups?

The Antiquity 2 delivers the same warm, articulate character as vintage Jazzmaster electronics but with modern consistency and reliability. You get tight low-end definition and smooth, singing highs without the unpredictability of original era hardware.

Is this pickup good for genres outside of jazz?

Absolutely. The balanced Alnico 5 design works across jazz comping, surf, blues, and indie rock applications. Metal and thrash metal are not ideal matches for this pickup's warm, articulate voicing.

What makes the wax-potted construction important?

Lacquered and wax-potted construction resists microphonics and noise while ensuring stability across temperature and humidity changes—crucial for consistent tone during gigs and recording sessions.

What are the specifications I should know?

The pickup features an Alnico 5 magnet, 8.6K ohms DC resistance, 4.2 henries inductance, and a Q rating of 3.5 for controlled resonant peak and clarity. It is configured for 6-string Jaguar-Jazzmaster setups.

Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jam Bridge Pickup For Jazzmaster

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II bridge pickup captures the warm, articulate character that defined vintage Jazzmaster recordings while delivering modern reliability and consistency in the studio. This pickup pairs tight low-end definition with smooth, singing highs—essential for tracking authentic offset guitar tone without the unpredictability of original era hardware. The lacquered and wax-potted construction ensures tonal stability across varied studio environments and temperature fluctuations during long sessions.

Tone & Electronics

Built around an Alnico 5 magnet with 8.6K ohms DC resistance and 4.2 henries inductance, this pickup achieves balanced articulation across the frequency spectrum for clean recording. The Q rating of 3.5 controls resonant peak for clarity without harshness, maintaining definition whether you're laying down jazz comping, surf tones, or driven indie rock—all within a single session without pickup swaps.

Installation & Compatibility

This is a true drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard sized Jazzmaster pickups—no routing, shielding modifications, or wiring complexity required for quick instrument changes between takes. The cloth push-back cable integrates seamlessly with standard Jazzmaster harnesses, and the pickup's plain enamel magnet wire with lacquered and wax-potted finish resists microphonics and noise for clean tracking.

Key Features

Alnico 5 magnet
8.6K ohms DC resistance
4.2 henries inductance
Q: 3.5
Top pickup length: 3.530"
Top pickup width: 1.512"
Total pickup height: .318"
Total magnet height: .471"
Cloth push-back cable
Plain enamel magnet wire
Lacquered and wax-potted construction
6-string Jaguar-Jazzmaster configuration

The Antiquity II bridges the gap between vintage character and modern performance—a straightforward upgrade for tracking with Jazzmasters that demands consistency and tonal reliability without sacrificing the character that makes the offset format sonically distinctive.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States