Seymour Duncan Antiquity For Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity For Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup
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Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity For Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity bridge pickup delivers the warm, articulate character of a classic jazz bass in a compact, traditionally-voiced single-coil design. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and hand-wound with push-back cloth wire, this pickup captures the vintage warmth and clarity that cut through a mix with natural definition. Recording sessions benefit from this pickup's balanced output and tonal palette—articulate enough for fingerstyle definition, warm enough to sit naturally in dense arrangements without requiring heavy EQ correction.
Tone & Construction
The 8.7k ohm DC resistance and 4.25 henry inductance produce a balanced, vintage output with natural compression and harmonic richness ideal for tracking. Wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures stable operation across multiple takes, while the Alnico 2 magnet selection provides the rounded, woody character that sits perfectly in jazz, funk, and soul-influenced sessions. Paired with a neck pickup of opposite polarity, this bridge unit offers full hum cancellation across the instrument's frequency range—critical for clean tracking and mixing flexibility.
Specifications & Compatibility
This bridge position pickup measures 3.625" long by .628" wide with a total height of .695", engineered for standard 4-string jazz bass routing. The south magnet polarity and top-coming winding direction ensure correct phase alignment with complementary neck pickups, while traditional pole spacing optimizes response across all four strings for even pickup and consistent recorded tone.
Key Features
- Bridge position single-coil design for 4-string jazz bass
- Alnico 2 magnets with vintage tonal character
- 8.7k ohm DC resistance with 4.25 henry inductance
- Push-back cloth winding for authentic construction
- Wax potted for microphonic feedback elimination
- Dimensions: 3.625" length × .628" width × .695" height
- South magnet polarity for hum cancellation with neck pickup
- Traditional pole spacing optimized for four-string instruments
- Top-coming winding direction for correct phase alignment
- Vintage output level with natural harmonic response
The Antiquity stands as a straightforward, honest bridge pickup that captures the warm articulation and harmonic depth essential for recordings that demand authentic vintage character and studio-ready hum cancellation.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity bridge pickup brings classic jazz bass warmth and articulation into studio recordings with its Alnico 2 design and hand-wound construction. Home studios and recording producers tracking bass will value its balanced vintage output, natural compression, and harmonic depth that sit well in a mix without requiring excessive EQ. This pickup excels in jazz, funk, and session work where clarity and vintage character matter more than modern output or aggression.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included, and will it drop into my jazz bass?
This is a bridge position pickup only (you'll need a neck pickup separately for hum cancellation). It's engineered for standard 4-string jazz bass routing and measures 3.625" long × .628" wide × .695" high, with south magnet polarity and top-coming winding for correct phase alignment with a complementary neck pickup.
What tone character should I expect?
Expect warm, articulate vintage character with balanced output, natural harmonic richness, and woody tone. The 8.7k ohm DC resistance and Alnico 2 magnets produce rounded, vintage response without modern harshness—ideal for jazz, funk, and studio sessions. Wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback for stable, clean operation.
Is this pickup good for metal or hard rock?
No—this pickup is voiced specifically for jazz, funk, and studio sessions. Its warm, articulate vintage character and balanced output are not designed for the aggression and brightness needed in metal or hard rock applications.
How does this compare to other jazz bass pickups?
The Antiquity uses Alnico 2 magnets and hand-wound cloth wire construction to deliver genuine vintage warmth similar to classic Fender Original Jazz Bass pickups, while offering a more affordable entry point into that sonic territory compared to higher-output models like the DiMarzio Model J or EMG JVX.
Do I need to buy this with a matching neck pickup?
This bridge pickup is designed to cancel hum when paired with a complementary neck pickup of opposite polarity—the south magnet polarity and top-coming winding direction ensure correct phase alignment. You'll need to source a matching neck pickup separately to achieve full hum cancellation.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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