Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Jazz Bass Pickup Set
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11044-03
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Jazz Bass Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity captures the warm, articulate response of a vintage jazz bass while maintaining modern reliability for studio tracking. These pickups balance smooth low-end response with clear articulation across the register, making them essential for recording sessions that demand authentic vintage character without compromise.
Recording & Tonal Performance
Built with specially calibrated Alnico 2 magnets, these pickups produce the woody, present tone characteristic of classic jazz bass designs that translates beautifully through audio interfaces and mixing chains. The neck pickup employs reverse winding and reverse polarity for transparent hum-canceling operation when both pickups are engaged, preserving tonal coherence across blend adjustments during recording and mixing workflows.
Construction & Materials
The pickups use cloth push-back wire and vintage-correct flatwork for authentic response, while lacquered and wax potting ensures long-term stability and consistent performance across multiple takes and sessions. Traditional pole spacing with magnets protruding from top and bottom flatwork delivers smooth, even response across all string positions for predictable tracking results.
Key Features
- Specially calibrated Alnico 2 rod magnets
- Cloth push-back wire construction
- Vintage-correct flatwork design
- Lacquered and wax potted
- Neck pickup: reverse wound and reverse polarity for hum-canceling
- Traditional pole spacing with protruding magnets
- Black aged pickup covers included
- Mounting screws and wiring schematic included
The Antiquity set reproduces the essential character of period-correct jazz bass pickups while maintaining the reliability expected from modern Seymour Duncan manufacturing, making it a dependable choice for professional studio sessions.
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At a Glance
These pickups bring vintage jazz bass tone into the recording studio with warm, articulate response across the frequency spectrum. The Alnico 2 magnets and reverse-wound neck pickup deliver clear presence and smooth low end that sits naturally in a mix, making them ideal for producers and engineers tracking jazz, funk, and session work. Lacquered and wax potting ensures consistent, reliable performance through long studio sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Punk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between these pickups and actual vintage jazz bass pickups?
The Antiquity set reproduces the tone and response of period-correct vintage pickups using Alnico 2 magnets and authentic flatwork, but adds modern Seymour Duncan reliability—lacquered and wax potting prevents the microphonics and inconsistency common in original vintage units. You get the classic sound without the fragility.
Will these pickups work with my jazz bass?
Yes—these are designed for standard jazz bass routing with traditional pole spacing. The set includes mounting screws and a wiring schematic to guide installation.
How does the reverse-wound neck pickup reduce hum?
The neck pickup is reverse wound and reverse polarity, which cancels hum when both pickups are blended together while preserving tonal coherence across the full mix range.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups excel in jazz, funk, studio sessions, and gigging contexts where warm tone and clear articulation are priorities. They are not designed for metal or punk styles.
What's included in the set?
The set includes two pickups (neck and bridge), black aged pickup covers, mounting screws, and a wiring schematic.
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