What's the output and DC resistance of this pickup?

The Antiquity Bridge has an 8.52K DC resistance and 5.12 henries inductance, generating 15–20 gauss from its 2.5-inch Alnico 2 bar magnet. This moderate output is balanced enough for both blues-rock leads and vintage-voiced rhythm tones without being too hot or too polite.

Is this pickup wax potted?

No—the Antiquity Bridge is not wax potted, which preserves natural microphonic response and contributes to its organic, period-correct character. This design choice allows for the subtle feedback and resonance typical of vintage humbuckers.

What genres and styles is this pickup best suited for?

This pickup excels in blues, rock, and hard rock, and works well for studio sessions. It is not designed for metal or djent, as its warm, articulate character prioritizes vintage tone over high-gain clarity.

Why is the mounting ring elevated?

The elevated mounting ring positions the pickup higher in the bridge, increasing output and providing tighter string definition. This design improves note separation and sustain while maintaining the warm vintage voice.

How does this compare to other vintage-style humbuckers?

The Antiquity Bridge sits in the same tonal family as the Seymour Duncan '59, Gibson PAF Original, and Fender Custom Shop Texas Special. Its key advantage is delivering vintage PAF-era warmth and articulation without the muddy lows that true aged pickups often produce, making it a more versatile studio and live tool.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker Antiquity Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Bridge captures the warm, articulate voice of a vintage PAF-era humbucker—delivering clarity and definition without the muddy lows that plague many aged pickups. The elevated mounting ring increases output and tightens string articulation in the bridge position, making this design ideal for sessions requiring authentic vintage character with dependable tracking and recording consistency.

Tonal Character & Output

Built on a 2.5-inch Alnico 2 bar magnet rated at 15–20 gauss, this pickup generates focused midrange articulation paired with natural harmonic complexity. The 8.52K DC resistance and 5.12 henries inductance produce a balanced response that records equally well for blues-rock leads and vintage-voiced rhythm takes—neither too hot nor too polite, translating cleanly through both analog and digital chains.

Construction & Materials

The nickel silver cover and nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs ensure stable mechanical performance and deliver the characteristic high-end roll-off associated with covered humbuckers, shaping the pickup's behavior in dense mixes. A custom machined metal spacer paired with a maple spacer maintains precise coil-to-magnet geometry for consistent recording performance, while the 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire and single conductor push-back braided lead wire provide the electrical characteristics of period-correct construction.

Key Features

2.5-inch Alnico 2 bar magnet, 15–20 gauss
8.52K DC resistance
5.12 henries inductance
Q factor: 2.38
42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
Nickel silver cover
Nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
Single conductor push-back braided lead wire
Custom machined metal spacer with maple spacer
Elevated mounting ring for increased pickup height
Not wax potted for natural microphonic response

This Antiquity Bridge functions as a bridge-position essential that captures the mids-forward character of vintage humbuckers, preserving clarity and sustain through any tracking scenario.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States

Best suited for	Blues, Rock, Hard Rock, Studio Sessions
Tonal character	Warm articulate voice, focused midrange, natural harmonic complexity, tight string definition, vintage character
Less specialized for	Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional