Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Duo-Sonic Pickup Set
Share
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
In stock
- SKU
- 11034-03
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Duo-Sonic Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Duo-Sonic set delivers authentic vintage character with balanced output across neck and bridge positions, engineered specifically for capturing period-correct tone in offset-body recording setups. These hand-built pickups capture the warm, articulate voice of classic single-coil designs while maintaining the structural integrity and consistency that modern studio tracking demands. Built in Santa Barbara to exacting vintage specifications, this set is ideal for restoring or upgrading Fender Duo-Sonic models and compatible offset instruments in the home studio or professional session environment.
Recording Tone & Pickup Construction
The pairing of 6.4k neck and 6.5k bridge output produces a cohesive, balanced tonal response across both positions without excessive treble or muddiness—critical for clean layering and mixing flexibility in the DAW. Alnico II rod magnets with custom heavy formvar wire and lacquered wax potting create the warm, slightly compressed character that defined vintage single-coil tone, while the construction method ensures reliability and low noise floor for recording sessions.
Specifications & Design
Proper-sized flat pole pieces extend slightly through the baseplate for optimal string response and magnetic coupling. The neck pickup is wound "top going" with North magnetic polarity while the bridge is wound "top coming" with South magnetic polarity, ensuring correct hum-cancellation characteristics when both pickups are engaged—essential for isolation tracking and maintaining clean signal paths. Cloth push-back lead wire maintains vintage authenticity while withstanding modern installation demands.
Key Features
- Neck pickup output: 6.4k Ohms
- Bridge pickup output: 6.5k Ohms
- Alnico II untumbled rod magnets
- Custom coil wind with heavy formvar wire
- Lacquered and wax potted for noise reduction
- Flat pole pattern with proper-sized pole pieces extending through baseplate
- Cloth push-back lead wire
- Neck pickup: top-going wind with North magnetic polarity
- Bridge pickup: top-coming wind with South magnetic polarity
- Built in Santa Barbara to vintage specifications
- Designed specifically for Fender Duo-Sonic and compatible offset guitars
This set represents Seymour Duncan's commitment to authentic vintage design paired with modern manufacturing quality, making it the definitive choice for recording and producing with Duo-Sonic offset guitars chasing period-correct tone.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|
Reviews
At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Duo-Sonic set brings warm, articulate vintage single-coil character to recording and production work on offset guitars, with balanced output and a slightly compressed response that sits naturally in a mix. The 6.4k neck and 6.5k bridge winds, paired with Alnico II magnets and custom heavy formvar construction, deliver low noise and clean tonal definition across classic rock, indie, and vintage restoration sessions. Hand-built to exacting specifications in Santa Barbara, these pickups offer studio-grade consistency and period-correct tone without sacrificing modern manufacturing reliability.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Vintage Restoration
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – High-Gain Applications
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitars are these pickups designed for?
These pickups are designed specifically for Fender Duo-Sonic models and compatible offset-body guitars. They feature proper-sized flat pole pieces that extend through the baseplate for optimal string response and magnetic coupling in offset instruments.
What kind of tone character should I expect?
Expect warm, articulate vintage single-coil tone with a slightly compressed character and balanced midrange. The Alnico II magnets and heavy formvar wire create low noise and period-correct vintage voice without excessive treble or muddiness, making them suitable for classic rock, indie, and studio sessions.
Are these pickups suitable for high-gain or metal?
No, these pickups are not designed for metal, djent, or high-gain applications. They are built for classic rock, indie, vintage restoration, and studio work where warm, articulate vintage character is the priority.
What do the output numbers mean, and how do they balance?
The neck pickup is wound at 6.4k Ohms and the bridge at 6.5k Ohms, delivering nearly identical output between positions. This balanced pairing ensures cohesive tonal response across neck and bridge selections without one pickup overpowering the other.
How is the noise floor managed?
The pickups use lacquered and wax potting combined with a proper hum-cancellation design—the neck is wound top-going with North polarity and the bridge top-coming with South polarity. This construction method eliminates hum when both pickups are engaged while maintaining the low noise floor expected in modern studio and live use.
Compare With
Similar Gear
Complete the Rig
Gear that pairs well with this.
✨ For You
Based on what you've been looking at.