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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For Duo-Sonic vs Seymour Duncan SDBR-1b Duckbuckers for Strat Whit Pickup
The Antiquity Neck is a hand-wound vintage-voiced pickup designed specifically for Duo-Sonic offset guitars, while the Duckbuckers is a bridge pickup engineered for Stratocasters with a modern articulate character. Choose the Antiquity if you own a Duo-Sonic and want authentic vintage tone; choose the Duckbuckers if you play a Strat and need clarity across rock, country, and fusion.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For Duo-Sonic
Seymour Duncan SDBR-1b Duckbuckers for Strat Whit Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For Duo-Sonic | Seymour Duncan SDBR-1b Duckbuckers for Strat Whit Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | — |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Pickup For Duo-Sonic
- ✓ Hand-wound with period-correct materials and construction for authentic vintage offset tone
- ✓ Specifically designed and voiced for Duo-Sonic neck position
- ✓ Warm, woody character with natural compression and excellent string definition
- ✓ Untumbled Alnico 2 magnets deliver the pre-CBS sonic character
Why choose Seymour Duncan SDBR-1b Duckbuckers for Strat Whit Pickup
- ✓ Drop-in fit for Fender American Standard Stratocaster without modification
- ✓ Fully adjustable pole pieces for precise string-to-string balance
- ✓ Controlled high-end response with vocal midrange cuts through without harshness
- ✓ Four-conductor wiring offers flexible integration with modern guitar electronics
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference in how these pickups are wound?
Both are hand-wound, but the Antiquity Neck uses heavy formvar wire with cloth push-back lead and Alnico 2 magnets for vintage tone, while the Duckbuckers uses a ceramic bar magnet with fully adjustable pole pieces for modern balanced output.
Which guitar does each pickup fit without modification?
The Antiquity Neck is designed specifically for Duo-Sonic offset guitars in the neck position. The Duckbuckers is a bridge pickup that drops into any Fender American Standard Stratocaster without modification.
How do the output levels and tone characters differ?
The Antiquity Neck has 6.3K DC resistance with warm, woody, natural compression and vintage character. The Duckbuckers has 3K DC resistance in parallel with a presence peak at 6.8 kHz, delivering articulate, punchy tone with controlled highs and vocal midrange.
Are these pickups suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
Neither pickup is ideal for metal or high-gain applications. Both excel in blues, rock, and vintage-oriented styles where clarity and articulation matter more than aggressive output.