Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Jazzmaster Jam Neck Pickup

Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Jazzmaster Jam Neck Pickup

The Retro Antiquity II captures the woody, articulate character that defined classic Jazzmaster recordings, with a response that translates precision playing into focused, controlled tone. This neck pickup is engineered as a direct drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard Jazzmaster pickups, streamlining integration into your recording setup without extensive modification. Hand-ground construction and period-accurate winding deliver authentic single-coil character that tracks cleanly through modern tracking and mixing workflows.

Tone & Recording Specifications

The 8.2 ohm DCR and Alnico 5 magnet configuration yield a vintage output level that sits naturally in the mix without overwhelming dynamics or masking the instrument's fundamental voice. Heavy formvar mag wire with vintage-correct gray flatwork combined with hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets ensures consistent tonal character across takes, delivering clarity and definition that translate well to tape and digital recording.

Design & Studio Compatibility

RWRP (Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity) winding enables hum-canceling operation when paired with a bridge pickup in dual-pickup setups, eliminating unwanted noise during overdubs and mixing sessions. Lacquered and wax potting stabilizes the coil against microphonic feedback during recording, while cloth push-back lead wire maintains period-correct construction standards throughout, ensuring reliable performance in the studio environment.

Key Features

• DC Resistance: 8.2 ohms
• Magnet Material: Alnico 5
• Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Heavy formvar mag wire with vintage-correct gray flatwork
• Cloth push-back lead wire
• Lacquered and wax potted construction
• RWRP (Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity) for hum cancellation
• Vintage output level
• Drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard Jazzmaster pickups
• Single-coil design, 6-string configuration

This is a straightforward, authentic neck pickup for producers and engineers committed to the Jazzmaster platform and unwilling to compromise on vintage accuracy in the recording chain.