What bass model does this pickup fit?

This pickup is designed for 4-string Jazz Bass neck position installation. Dimensions are 3.492 inches long by 0.628 inches wide at the top coil, with a total height of 0.695 inches and magnet height of 0.780 inches, making it compatible with standard Jazz Bass cavities and vintage-inspired retrofit projects.

How does the RW/RP winding help?

RW/RP (Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity) winding eliminates hum while maintaining the authentic vintage tone. This allows you to pair the Antiquity 2 Jive with a bridge pickup for a hum-free Jazz Bass rig without sacrificing the warm, woody character that defines the tone.

What is the output level and tone character?

The pickup has a DC resistance of 8.1 ohms and moderate vintage output character. Hand-ground calibrated Alnico 5 rod magnets produce warm, articulate tone with clear fundamentals and harmonic depth suited to jazz, funk, and fusion contexts.

Is this pickup hand-made?

Yes, the Antiquity 2 Jive is hand-wound in Seymour Duncan's Custom Shop and features hand-ground calibrated magnets. It is lacquered and wax potted for structural integrity while preserving the natural resonance of the coil.

What cable and wiring scheme does it use?

The pickup comes with a cloth push-back cable suited for period-correct builds and vintage-inspired wiring schemes, integrating seamlessly into classic Jazz Bass electrical layouts and retrofit projects.

Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Neck Pickup For Jazz Bass

The Antiquity II Jive captures the warm, articulate character of a late-1960s Jazz Bass neck pickup with the consistency and reliability required for session work and professional recording. Hand-wound in Seymour Duncan's Custom Shop, this pickup excels at laying down woody fundamentals with the clarity needed for contemporary jazz and fusion productions. The moderate output and carefully calibrated magnets deliver a responsive, focused tone that sits naturally in dense mixes without requiring excessive EQ intervention.

Tone & Recording Character

The 8.1 ohm DC resistance and hand-ground calibrated Alnico 5 rod magnets yield a vintage-voiced output with the harmonic depth that defines period-correct Jazz Bass designs, translating to recordings that capture both low-end definition and midrange articulation. Lacquered and wax potting ensures structural integrity while preserving the natural resonance of the coil, and the RW/RP winding configuration eliminates hum—critical for tracking clean bass lines without noise management issues in the mix.

Specifications & Studio Integration

Built for 4-string Jazz Bass neck position installation, this pickup measures 3.492" length × .628" width (top coil) with a total height of .695" and magnet height of .780". The cloth push-back cable integrates cleanly into vintage or vintage-inspired bass wiring schemes, supporting straight-ahead session tracking and retrofit projects that demand period-correct tone without compromising modern workflow compatibility.

Key Features

Jazz Bass neck position pickup
Hand-made in Seymour Duncan Custom Shop
Hand-ground calibrated Alnico 5 rod magnets
DC Resistance: 8.1 ohms
Vintage output character
Lacquered and wax potted construction
RW/RP (Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity) winding for hum-free operation
Late 1960s era gray flatwork
Cloth push-back cable
Dimensions: 3.492" L × .628" W (top coil) × .695" total height
Magnet height: .780"
4-string configuration

This is an authentic reproduction of the sought-after Antiquity II platform, delivering the sonic character and hand-crafted quality that professional bass players and producers depend on for recording sessions that demand vintage tone and studio-ready reliability.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States