Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Jazz Bass Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Jazz Bass Pickup Set

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II captures warm, articulate vintage tone with the clarity and definition that sit naturally in contemporary jazz and fusion recordings. Hand-crafted in the USA Custom Shop, this pickup set reproduces the character of late 1960s jazz bass electronics—delivering the midrange presence and dynamic responsiveness that translates well through modern recording chains and mixing sessions. Built for studio work where authentic vintage response serves the session without requiring compromise in consistency or output control.

Tone & Recording Character

Both bridge and neck pickups feature hand-ground calibrated Alnico 5 rod magnets rated at 1050 Gauss, delivering balanced output across the frequency spectrum with pronounced midrange clarity. The matched 8.80K ohms (bridge) and 8.24K ohms (neck) DC resistance ensures smooth blending between positions and responsive dynamic articulation—capturing both the pluck and sustain that recording engineers expect from a dedicated jazz bass tone source suited to traditional and contemporary production styles alike.

Construction & Studio Reliability

Each pickup is lacquered and wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure long-term stability across recording sessions. Cloth pushback hookup wire and late 60s era gray flatwork complete the vintage specification, while hand-wound construction in the USA guarantees attention to detail at every stage of assembly—critical for maintaining consistent tone character from tracking through overdubs.

Key Features

• Hand-wound in the USA Custom Shop
• Hand-ground calibrated Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Bridge pickup: 8.80K ohms DC resistance
• Neck pickup: 8.24K ohms DC resistance
• Both pickups: 1050 Gauss magnetic strength
• Single-coil bridge and neck configuration
• Late 1960s era gray flatwork design
• Cloth pushback hookup wire
• Lacquered and wax potted construction
• Vintage-correct specifications for authentic tone

This Antiquity II set represents meticulous hand craftsmanship and the tonal characteristics that define vintage-voiced jazz bass recordings—a foundation for capturing the midrange presence and articulation essential to jazz and fusion production.