Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird, 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
- 11018-10-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird, Gold Pickup Set
The Antiquity II Firebird Gold captures the warm, articulate voice of vintage mini-humbuckers with the reliability and consistency required for professional recording and live sessions. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, these pickups are engineered to deliver authentic Firebird tone in the studio without the unpredictability of original spec equipment. The custom-aged nickel and gold cover adds visual character while the non-wax-potted design preserves natural resonance and clarity essential for balanced tracking and mixing.
Tonal Character & Recording Performance
Voiced with a midrange-forward character and smooth treble response, these pickups excel at capturing articulate lead lines and full-bodied chords with definition and presence. The neck pickup's 6.7K ohms resistance and 2.82 henries inductance balance clarity with warmth for rhythm parts that sit well in a dense mix, while the bridge unit's 8.2K ohms and 3.75 henries provide assertive output without harshness for cutting lead work. Alnico 5 magnets and measured 20–25 gauss strength reproduce the compressed, natural sustain characteristic of period-correct designs—ideal for sustained tones and melodic passages that hold their own during post-production.
Construction & Specifications
Built as traditional mini-humbuckers without adjustable pole pieces, these pickups mount directly into standard Firebird rings using 3/8" round-head slotted screws and 3-48 screw hardware. The non-wax-potted design minimizes microphonic feedback during recording while preserving the organic response of hand-wound coils, ensuring clean, transparent signal path into your preamp or interface. Each set is individually voiced and manufactured to exacting tolerances for consistent session-to-session performance.
Key Features
- Neck pickup: 6.7K ohms DC resistance, 2.82 henries inductance
- Bridge pickup: 8.2K ohms DC resistance, 3.75 henries inductance
- Alnico 5 magnet construction with N/S calibration
- Magnet gauss rating: 20–25 gauss
- Dimensions: 1.086" width × 2.577" length
- Q Factor: 2.15 (neck), 2.27 (bridge)
- Custom-aged nickel and gold cover finish
- Non-wax-potted design for natural resonance
- Firebird-specific mounting ring with 3-48 screw hardware
- 3/8" round-head slotted screws
- Mini-humbucker design without adjustable pole pieces
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
These pickups restore authentic Firebird character while offering the durability and consistency required for reliable studio performance and professional tracking.
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At a Glance
These Antiquity II Firebirds capture the warm, midrange-forward character of vintage mini-humbuckers with hand-wound clarity and natural resonance ideal for recording classic rock, blues, and jazz vocals or rhythm guitar. The non-wax-potted design preserves organic tonal response without microphonic feedback, while measured output (6.7K neck, 8.2K bridge) sits naturally in a mix without requiring heavy EQ. Handcrafted construction and consistent voicing make them reliable workhorses for tracking and layering multiple takes.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups made for Firebird guitars specifically?
Yes, these are engineered for Firebird models and mount directly into standard Firebird rings using 3/8" round-head slotted screws and 3-48 screw hardware. They are mini-humbuckers without adjustable pole pieces, designed to fit Firebird-specific mounting specifications.
What genres do these pickups work best for?
These pickups excel in classic rock, blues, hard rock, and jazz. They are not designed for metal or djent styles, where higher output and tighter response are typically preferred.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ in output?
The neck pickup has 6.7K ohms DC resistance and 2.82 henries inductance for clarity and warmth, while the bridge pickup is hotter at 8.2K ohms and 3.75 henries for assertive output without harshness. Both use Alnico 5 magnets with 20-25 gauss strength for compressed, natural sustain.
What makes the non-wax-potted design important?
Non-wax-potted construction minimizes microphonic feedback while preserving the organic, natural resonance of the hand-wound coils—key to the vintage character these pickups are designed to deliver.
How do these compare to original Firebird pickups?
The Antiquity II delivers authentic vintage Firebird tone without the fragility of original spec equipment, offering modern reliability and consistency while maintaining the warm, articulate voice vintage players seek.
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