Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Nickel Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11018-05-NC
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Nickel Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Nickel set captures the warm, compressed midrange and natural harmonic complexity that defined legendary recordings from the 1950s and '60s. These pickups are cosmetically and magnetically aged to replicate genuine vintage wear, delivering authentic vintage character in the studio without the unpredictability of sourcing fragile original components. The nickel-silver covers and hardware provide a classic aesthetic that integrates seamlessly into tracking sessions on traditional and semi-hollow instruments.
Tone & Electromagnetic Characteristics
Built with Alnico 2 bar magnets and 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, this set produces a naturally articulate, slightly dark response with excellent sustain and singing upper-midrange presence ideal for capturing detail in dense mixes. The neck pickup's 7.7 kOhm DC resistance and 6.65 kHz resonance peak deliver clear, touch-responsive tones that sit well in rhythm arrangements, while the bridge pickup's 8.6 kOhm resistance and 6.19 kHz peak provide slightly more output with controlled brightness suited for layered lead passes and punch-through rhythm definition.
Construction & Hardware
Each pickup features butyrate bobbins with custom-machined metal spacers and maple spacers for tonal refinement and structural stability. The nickel silver covers and bottom plates with long mounting legs ensure secure, consistent performance in the studio and period-correct appearance, while the single-conductor push-back braided lead wire enables clean signal routing and reliable shielding for pristine recording chains.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 bar magnet, 2.5-inch
- 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
- Nickel silver covers and bottom plates
- Neck pickup: 7.7 kOhm DC resistance, 6.65 kHz resonance frequency
- Bridge pickup: 8.6 kOhm DC resistance, 6.19 kHz resonance frequency
- Butyrate bobbins with custom-machined metal and maple spacers
- Single-conductor push-back braided lead wire
- Long mounting legs for secure installation
- Cosmetically and magnetically aged for authentic vintage appearance
- Not wax potted for natural microphony and vintage response
The Antiquity Nickel set combines meticulous vintage-correct construction with the sonic authenticity and studio reliability that make Seymour Duncan pickups essential for engineers and producers tracking classic tones.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Nickel set captures the warm, naturally compressed midrange and singing upper-midrange presence that defined classic rock and blues recordings, using Alnico 2 magnets and period-correct construction for authentic vintage character in the mix. Built with butyrate bobbins, custom-machined spacers, and left unwax-potted for natural microphony, these pickups deliver clear, articulate response with excellent sustain across recording sessions. Select this set for home-studio work in rock, blues, and jazz genres where vintage tone, tonal clarity, and harmonic complexity matter.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Classic Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
The Antiquity Nickel set excels in blues, rock, jazz, and classic rock, delivering warm, articulate tones ideal for vintage-voiced rhythm and lead playing. They are not voiced for metal or djent styles, where higher output and harder edginess are typically preferred.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ in output and response?
The neck pickup (7.7 kOhm) offers clear, touch-responsive tones with a 6.65 kHz resonance peak, while the bridge pickup (8.6 kOhm) provides slightly more output and controlled brightness with a 6.19 kHz peak, balancing lead clarity and rhythm definition.
Are these pickups suitable for semi-hollow and traditional guitar bodies?
Yes, the nickel-silver covers and bottom plates with long mounting legs are designed to pair with traditional and semi-hollow instruments, ensuring secure installation and period-correct appearance across compatible guitar types.
What makes these pickups 'vintage-correct' without using original components?
The Antiquity set uses Alnico 2 magnets, 42AWG plain enamel wire, butyrate bobbins, and custom metal and maple spacers that replicate 1950s–60s construction specs. They are cosmetically and magnetically aged to achieve authentic vintage character and response, and left unwax-potted for natural microphony that replicates the original behavior.
What is included in the set, and how do I wire them?
The set includes a neck and bridge pickup with nickel-silver covers, bottom plates, long mounting legs, and a single-conductor push-back braided lead wire per pickup for clean wiring and reliable shielding in any guitar configuration.
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