Will this neck pickup work in my Fender Jaguar?

Yes, it's a direct drop-in replacement for any Fender American Standard Jaguar pickup cavity. It ships with mounting screws and vintage hookup wire.

How does this pickup cancel hum?

It's wound RWRP (reverse wound, reverse polarity) so that when paired with a standard Antiquity bridge model, the two pickups buck hum together while maintaining tonal balance.

What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?

It excels in indie, alternative rock, and studio sessions where warm, articulate vintage tone is desired. It's not optimized for metal or high-gain hard rock, where brighter, higher-output pickups are typical.

What makes this pickup different from a standard Fender pickup?

It combines hand-wound construction with heavy formvar wire, Alnico 2 magnets, wax potting for durability, and a raised magnet pattern that yields smooth natural breakup and controlled compression characteristic of vintage offset designs.

Does this pickup require any modifications to install?

No, it's calibrated as a direct replacement and includes all mounting hardware and vintage hookup wire for a straightforward installation into a standard Jaguar cavity.

Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For Jaguar

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck captures the warm, articulate character of a vintage offset guitar pickup with modern reliability and controlled output for studio tracking. Wound RWRP for hum-canceling pairing with the bridge model, this pickup sits as a direct drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard Jaguar pickups and integrates seamlessly into recording chains seeking authentic vintage character.

Tone & Output Characteristics

At 6.5K ohms DC resistance with 3 henries inductance and a Q rating of 3.1, this pickup produces balanced midrange articulation without excessive coloration—essential for capturing clarity in dense mixes. The Alnico 2 magnets with a raised top-and-bottom pattern yield that classic, slightly compressed response that sits naturally in the mix, offering smooth sustain and controlled breakup that records well at moderate to high gain.

Construction & Compatibility

Hand-wound with heavy formvar magnet wire and cloth push-back lead wire, the coil is lacquered and wax potted for durability and microphonic control—critical for isolation and clean recording sessions. The pickup ships RWRP-wound (reverse wound, reverse polarity) to cancel hum when paired with a standard Antiquity bridge model, and fits directly into any Jaguar cavity sized for American Standard Fender pickups.

Key Features

DC Resistance: 6.5K ohms
Inductance: 3 henries
Q Factor: 3.1
Magnet Type: Alnico 2 rod magnets
Magnet Polarity: North
Magnet Pattern: Raised top and bottom
Winding Direction: Top going, RWRP wound for hum cancellation
Top Pickup Length: 2.630", Width: .612"
Bottom Pickup Length: 3.285", Width: .612"
Total Pickup Height: .605", Magnet Height: .688"
Construction: Heavy formvar wire, cloth push-back leads, lacquered and wax potted
Height Adjustment: Into body; includes mounting screws and vintage hookup wire

This calibrated, factory-potted neck pickup delivers the woody, controlled character essential to authentic offset-guitar tone in the studio.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States