Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11018-10
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird captures the warm, articulate character of vintage mini-humbuckers with modern reliability and consistency for professional tracking and mixing sessions. Hand-wound in Santa Barbara and designed specifically for Firebird guitars, this set delivers the smooth, woody midrange and natural breakup of classic 1960s tone without the brittleness or unpredictability of aged originals, making it ideal for layering guitars in the mix.
Tonal Character & Specifications
These pickups employ Alnico 5 magnets with a controlled 20–25 gauss strength that preserves clarity and string definition while maintaining a warm, slightly compressed response that sits beautifully in dense arrangements. The neck pickup's 6.7K ohm resistance pairs with 2.82 henries of inductance for balanced, full-bodied lead work and rhythm textures; the bridge unit's 8.2K ohm resistance and 3.75 henries inductance add definition and snap without harshness, making both positions equally musical across the tonal spectrum and versatile across multiple genres and session demands.
Design & Construction
Built as mini-humbuckers without adjustable pole pieces, these pickups arrive with a non-wax-potted design and aged nickel covers that blend vintage aesthetics with modern manufacturing precision for consistent performance across tracking sessions. The 3/8" round-head slotted pole piece screws and standard Firebird mounting ring with 3-48 screw ensure proper fit and straightforward installation in Firebird-spec instruments, minimizing setup time in the studio.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 magnets with 20–25 gauss strength
- Neck pickup: 6.7K ohms DC resistance, 2.82 henries inductance
- Bridge pickup: 8.2K ohms DC resistance, 3.75 henries inductance
- Neck Q Factor: 2.15; Bridge Q Factor: 2.27
- Mini-humbucker design without adjustable pole pieces
- 3/8" round-head slotted pole piece screws
- Dimensions: 1.086" width × 2.577" length
- Non-wax-potted construction with custom-aged nickel cover
- Standard Firebird mounting ring and 3-48 mounting screw
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
This set combines meticulous vintage-inspired voicing with the reliability and consistency of modern handwinding, providing Firebird players with authentic 1960s tone that records with clarity and translates reliably across different mixes and production contexts.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird captures the smooth, compressed vintage tone of 1960s mini-humbuckers—perfect for tracking blues, rock, and jazz in the studio without the brittleness or inconsistency of aged originals. The neck pickup's 6.7K resistance and balanced inductance deliver full, warm lead tones, while the bridge's 8.2K output adds articulate snap that sits well in a mix without muddying the midrange. Install this set if you're recording a Firebird and need a pickup that translates classic warmth and woody character to the DAW reliably.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups easy to install in a Firebird?
Yes—they come with standard Firebird-spec mounting rings and 3-48 mounting screws, plus 3/8" round-head slotted pole piece screws for straightforward installation. No modification is needed if your Firebird is routed for mini-humbuckers.
What genres do these pickups work best in?
These pickups excel in blues, rock, jazz, and indie styles, where their warm midrange, natural breakup, and smooth response shine. They are not optimized for metal or djent, where higher output and tighter articulation are typically preferred.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ tonally?
The neck pickup (6.7K ohms) delivers balanced, full-bodied lead tones with warm compression; the bridge pickup (8.2K ohms) adds more definition and snap without harshness, keeping both positions equally musical across the frequency spectrum.
How do these compare to the original Seymour Duncan Antiquity pickups?
The Antiquity II is hand-wound in the same Santa Barbara facility and shares the vintage 1960s voicing, but it is engineered specifically for Firebird mini-humbucker geometry, whereas the original Antiquity line is available in different configurations for other guitar types.
What is the non-wax-potted construction, and does it affect tone?
Non-wax-potted pickups are built without potting compound, allowing the coil windings to vibrate slightly more freely, which can preserve articulation and clarity while adding subtle natural breakup compared to fully potted designs.
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