Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazz Model Neck Zebra Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11014-14-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazz Model Neck Zebra Pickup
The Antiquity Jazz Model Neck captures warm, articulate tones with the character of a vintage jazz pickup. Handmade in Santa Barbara, this neck position pickup combines traditional construction methods with premium materials to achieve smooth, controlled response that tracks cleanly in isolation and sits naturally in a mix across jazz, blues, and vintage-voiced electric guitar sessions.
Tone & Recording Character
Built with a rough sand cast Alnico 5 bar magnet and 7.60 DCR, this pickup produces balanced output with natural compression and woody midrange that captures definition without muddiness. The heavily aged butyrate bobbins and long-legged nickel silver bottom plate contribute to its warm, articulate character—ideal for recording sessions where you need smooth sustain and controlled presence without excessive brightness or harshness.
Construction & Session Versatility
The zebra striped cover delivers classic vintage aesthetics while the maple spacer and vintage-style push-back braided single conductor lead wire ensure period-correct construction and reliable, noise-free signal transmission into your interface or preamp. Each pickup is individually handcrafted in California using time-honored techniques that prioritize authentic tone capture over mass production.
Key Features
- Neck position configuration with 7.60 DCR
- Rough sand cast Alnico 5 bar magnet
- Heavily aged butyrate bobbins
- Long-legged nickel silver bottom plate
- Maple spacer
- Zebra (black and white striped) finish cover
- Vintage-style push-back braided single conductor lead wire
- 1-conductor braided shield cable
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazz Model Neck Zebra stands as a refined choice for producers and engineers seeking authentic vintage warmth with modern reliability and handcrafted quality that translates to great recordings.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazz Model Neck is a hand-wound, vintage-inspired pickup designed to capture warm, articulate tones with woody midrange and natural compression—perfect for jazz, blues, and vintage-voiced recording sessions. Its Alnico 5 magnet and aged construction deliver smooth, controlled response that sits well in a mix without excessive brightness, making it excellent for capturing organic, period-appropriate tones in the studio. Session engineers and producers working with vintage aesthetics will value its handcrafted character and reliable signal transmission for tracking and layering.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Vintage-voiced electric guitars
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck position guitar is this pickup designed for?
This is a neck position pickup with 7.60 DCR output, designed to sit in the neck slot of a humbucker-routed electric guitar. It pairs well with jazz, blues, and vintage-voiced instruments where warm, articulate tones are desired.
How does the Antiquity Jazz compare to other vintage-style pickups?
The Antiquity Jazz Model uses a rough sand cast Alnico 5 magnet and heavily aged butyrate bobbins to achieve a balanced, woody midrange with natural compression. This makes it warmer and smoother than brighter vintage alternatives like the Gibson 57 Classic, and it avoids the aggressiveness found in higher-output models.
Is this pickup handmade, and where?
Yes, each Antiquity Jazz Model Neck is individually handcrafted in Santa Barbara, California using time-honored construction methods, aged materials, and period-correct wiring including a maple spacer and braided single conductor lead.
Will this pickup work for metal, hard rock, or djent?
No, this pickup is voiced specifically for jazz, blues, and vintage applications where smooth, controlled, warm tones are the priority. It lacks the brightness and output aggression suited to metal, hard rock, and djent styles.
What is the zebra striped cover?
The zebra finish is a black and white striped cover that provides classic vintage aesthetics while protecting the coil. It is purely visual and does not affect tone.
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