Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Black Pickup Set
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Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Black Pickup Set
These Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Dog Ear pickups deliver the thick, woody character essential for capturing vintage P90 tones in modern recording sessions. Hand-crafted with period-correct materials and construction methods, this set excels at tracking articulate midrange and natural breakup that sits beautifully in dense mixes while maintaining instrument clarity. The dog ear configuration and black aged covers provide both visual authenticity and sonic characteristics that translate responsively through preamps and converters, responding organically to playing dynamics across a session.
Recording Tone & Construction
Built with specially calibrated Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets mounted to precision metal spacers with six fillister head pole pieces, these pickups generate the smooth, singing response that records with definition and presence. The hand-fabricated bobbins wrapped in plain enamel magnet wire and flatback tape construction eliminate modern manufacturing artifacts, allowing the natural resonance of the magnetic field to dominate the signal path into your interface. Bridge pickup DC resistance of 7.9k ohms and neck pickup resistance of 8.52k ohms provide balanced output across both positions while maintaining the headroom needed for tracking without unwanted compression or saturation.
Specifications & Compatibility
Both pickups measure 3.158" long × 1.205" wide at the coil, with 3.30" × 1.295" bottom plates and .640" total height. The aged black dog ear covers measure 4.645" × 1.60" × .315" on the neck and 4.645" × 1.60" × .450" on the bridge. Neck pickup features North magnet polarity with 7.41 henries inductance, while the bridge operates at South polarity with 6.85 henries inductance, both with 3.825" center-to-center spacing and Q factor of 2.84.
Key Features
- Neck pickup: 8.52k DC ohms, 7.41 henries inductance, North polarity
- Bridge pickup: 7.9k DC ohms, 6.85 henries inductance, South polarity
- Hand-fabricated bobbins with plain enamel magnet wire and flatback tape
- Specially calibrated Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets mounted to precision metal spacers
- Six fillister head pole pieces per pickup for precise magnetic field control
- Aged thermoformed black dog ear covers
- Neck pickup coil: 3.158" L × 1.205" W, bottom plate 3.30" L × 1.295" W
- Bridge pickup coil: 3.158" L × 1.205" W, bottom plate 3.30" L × 1.295" W
- Total pickup height .640" with .125" magnet height on both positions
- 3.825" center-to-center magnet spacing for standard P90 guitar routing
- Q factor of 2.84 on both pickups for balanced harmonic response
- Height-adjustable magnet pattern mounted in cavity for user-customizable output balance
The Antiquity P90 set combines measurable vintage specifications with the hand-crafted construction methods that shaped classic P90 tone, making these pickups a direct architectural descendant of instruments that defined the sound in the studio and live contexts alike.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Black Pickup Set delivers the thick, woody character and articulate midrange of classic P90s, engineered with hand-fabricated bobbins, Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets, and period-correct construction to capture that singing, natural breakup in the mix. These pickups excel at tracking your playing dynamics and sitting cleanly in blues, rock, jazz, and classic rock sessions without the muddiness of modern designs. Their balanced 8.52k neck and 7.9k bridge resistance maintains clarity across positions while the carefully aged construction ensures warmth that pairs well with overdrive and natural amp saturation.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Classic Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these different from standard modern P90 pickups?
The Antiquity P90s use hand-fabricated bobbins with plain enamel magnet wire, flatback tape construction, and Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets to eliminate modern manufacturing artifacts. This period-correct approach allows the natural resonance of the magnetic field to dominate, producing the organic warmth and singing response you hear on vintage instruments rather than the tighter response of contemporary designs.
Will these pickups fit my P90-equipped guitar?
Yes, if your guitar has standard P90 routing. The dog ear covers measure 4.645" × 1.60" with 3.825" center-to-center magnet spacing, and the coils are 3.158" long × 1.205" wide with .640" total height. Check your guitar's P90 cavity dimensions and dog ear cover spacing before purchasing to confirm compatibility.
Are these pickups suitable for heavy rock or metal?
No—these are voiced for blues, rock, jazz, and classic rock. The thick, woody tone with natural breakup is designed to respond musically to playing dynamics rather than deliver the tight, compressed output preferred in metal and djent styles.
What's the output difference between the neck and bridge pickups?
The neck pickup has 8.52k DC resistance and 7.41 henries inductance, while the bridge is 7.9k ohms and 6.85 henries. Both share a Q factor of 2.84 for balanced harmonic response, with the slight neck-to-bridge increase in resistance providing clarity without losing the warm character across positions.
Can I adjust the output of these pickups?
Yes, both pickups feature height-adjustable magnet patterns mounted in the cavity, allowing you to customize output balance between neck and bridge to suit your guitar and playing style.
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