Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Gold Pickup Set
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11018-05-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Gold Pickup Set
The Antiquity Humbucker Gold captures the thick, woody tone of 1950s humbuckers with a smooth, compressed response that anchors a mix without aggressive frequency peaks. These pickups are both cosmetically and magnetically aged to replicate authentic vintage characteristics, delivering period-correct voicing for recording and tracking. Built with traditional materials and construction methods, they excel in sessions where vintage-accurate tone supports modern production aesthetics.
Recording Tone & Construction
The 2.5-inch alnico 2 bar magnet establishes warm, articulate lows and smooth mids with natural compression—ideal for achieving cohesive guitar tracks that sit well in dense arrangements. 42AWG plain enamel mag-wire and butyrate bobbins recreate authentic winding profiles that capture instrumental nuance without harsh overtones, while the nickel silver cover and nickel silver bottom plate enhance resonance and sustain for longer decay times in overdubs. The non-wax-potted construction allows the windings to vibrate freely, contributing to the organic, open character that translates clearly through mixing and mastering chains.
Specifications & Studio Integration
Both neck and bridge positions measure 8.6 kΩ DC resistance, ensuring balanced output and consistent tracking across multi-take sessions. Custom engineering includes machined metal spacers with maple spacers for precise magnetic alignment and predictable tone from take to take, single-conductor push-back braided lead wire for reliable shielding in the control room, and long mounting legs on the bottom plate for secure installation in standard humbucker cavities.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 bar magnet, 2.5-inch size
- 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
- Neck position: 8.6 kΩ DC resistance
- Bridge position: 8.6 kΩ DC resistance
- Nickel silver humbucker cover
- Butyrate bobbins
- Custom machined metal spacer with maple spacer
- Nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
- Single-conductor push-back braided lead wire
- Non-wax-potted design
- Aged cosmetically and magnetically for vintage character
The Antiquity Humbucker Gold set captures the essence of classic humbucker tone—warm, focused, and musically transparent—making it essential for productions and recordings that demand authentic vintage voicing in a contemporary studio context.
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At a Glance
The Antiquity Humbucker Gold set brings warm, focused vintage-humbucker character to the studio without the cost and hunt of NOS pickups, offering smooth compression and articulate low-end that translates cleanly to recordings. Both positions share balanced 8.6 kΩ DC resistance and are magnetically aged to replicate 1950s response, with non-wax-potted construction that preserves natural resonance and sustain through the mix. Ideal for home and professional sessions in blues, rock, jazz, and classic-rock genres where transparent, woody tone supports vocal and instrument layering.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these pickups sound 'vintage' if they're new?
The Antiquity Humbuckers are both cosmetically and magnetically aged to replicate 1950s humbucker characteristics. They use alnico 2 bar magnets, 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, butyrate bobbins, and non-wax-potted construction—the traditional materials and methods that define classic tone—eliminating the need to source rare NOS pickups.
Will these work in my guitar's humbucker cavity?
Yes. Both neck and bridge positions feature long mounting legs on the nickel silver bottom plate designed for secure installation in standard humbucker cavities, plus custom-machined metal spacers with maple inserts for precise magnetic alignment.
Are the neck and bridge positions the same?
Both positions have identical 8.6 kΩ DC resistance and balanced output, providing consistent voicing across the pair. This symmetry is intentional, allowing you to dial in your tone without worrying about position mismatch.
What genres work best with these pickups?
These pickups excel in blues, rock, jazz, and classic rock where warm, smooth compression and articulate lows support the music. They are not designed for metal, djent, or thrash metal, where aggressive, high-output pickups are preferred.
What's included in the set?
You receive a complete neck and bridge humbucker pair with nickel silver covers, single-conductor push-back braided lead wire for each pickup, and the necessary mounting hardware for installation in standard humbucker cavities.
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