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Seymour Duncan Humbucker Antiquity Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover vs Seymour Duncan APB-2 Lightin' Rods For P-Bass Pickup

The Antiquity Bridge is a vintage-style electric guitar humbucker for blues and rock, while the APB-2 Lightnin' Rods is an active P-bass pickup designed for funk and modern rock bass. Choose the Antiquity if you play guitar and want warm, articulate vintage tone; choose the APB-2 if you play bass and need punchy, articulate low-end with modern active circuitry.

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Seymour Duncan Humbucker Antiquity Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover

$169.00
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Seymour Duncan APB-2 Lightin' Rods For P-Bass Pickup

$169.00
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Specs side by side

Seymour Duncan Humbucker Antiquity Bridge Pickup Nickel CoverSeymour Duncan APB-2 Lightin' Rods For P-Bass Pickup
Price$169.00$169.00
BrandSeymour DuncanSeymour Duncan
Pickup TypeAny PositionAny Position
ConditionNewNew

Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker Antiquity Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover

  • Vintage PAF-era character without muddy lows
  • Balanced 8.52K resistance suits both leads and rhythm
  • Nickel cover provides characteristic high-end roll-off
  • Works in standard bridge humbucker cavity

Why choose Seymour Duncan APB-2 Lightin' Rods For P-Bass Pickup

  • Drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard P-bass
  • Active circuitry boosts output to cut through dense mixes
  • Hum-cancelling split-coil eliminates 60-cycle noise
  • Hand-built in Santa Barbara with all installation hardware included
Bottom line: Buy the Antiquity Bridge if you need a guitar humbucker for blues and vintage rock tones. Buy the APB-2 if you own a P-bass and want modern punch with vintage character for funk and rock bass lines.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use either pickup in my instrument?

No. The Antiquity Bridge is a guitar humbucker that fits standard bridge positions. The APB-2 is a bass pickup designed specifically for Fender American Standard P-bass cavities. They are not interchangeable between guitar and bass.

Which pickup has higher output?

The APB-2 uses active circuitry to boost output for cutting through dense mixes, while the Antiquity Bridge generates a moderate, balanced output at 8.52K resistance rated for vintage applications. The APB-2 is engineered for higher modern amplification levels.

What genres do these pickups suit best?

The Antiquity Bridge excels in blues, rock, and hard rock with vintage character. The APB-2 is voiced for funk, rock, and live performance bass where articulate low-end and modern punch are priorities.

Do either require modification to install?

The Antiquity Bridge drops into any guitar with a standard bridge humbucker cavity. The APB-2 is a true drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard P-bass pickups with no routing or modification needed.

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