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Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Duo-Sonic Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan Duff McKagan P-J Bass Pickup Set
The Antiquity is a vintage-correct single-coil set for offset guitars like the Duo-Sonic, while the Duff McKagan is a bass-specific P-J set for hard rock and alternative styles. Choose the Antiquity if you play guitar and want classic tone; choose the Duff McKagan if you play bass and need aggressive, cutting low-end.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Duo-Sonic Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan Duff McKagan P-J Bass Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Duo-Sonic Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan Duff McKagan P-J Bass Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Series | Seymour Duncan Antiquity | Seymour Duncan Bass Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Duo-Sonic Pickup Set
- ✓ Period-correct vintage character with balanced neck and bridge output
- ✓ Designed specifically for Fender Duo-Sonic and compatible offset guitars
- ✓ Warm, articulate tone with low noise floor ideal for classic rock and indie
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with Alnico II magnets and custom formvar wire
Why choose Seymour Duncan Duff McKagan P-J Bass Pickup Set
- ✓ Signature P-J bass set engineered for hard rock and alternative styles
- ✓ Quarter Pound neck pickup delivers thick, defined low-end; Hot Stack bridge adds bright treble
- ✓ High-output design cuts through dense guitar-driven mixes without modification
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with large-diameter Alnico 5 magnets
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups for guitar or bass?
The Antiquity is a guitar pickup set for offset instruments like the Duo-Sonic. The Duff McKagan is a bass pickup set with P-J configuration.
What genres do these suit best?
The Antiquity excels in classic rock, indie, and vintage restoration applications. The Duff McKagan is optimized for hard rock, alternative, and heavy styles where punch and cutting definition are essential.
Will installation require modifications?
The Antiquity is designed specifically for Duo-Sonic and compatible offset guitars. The Duff McKagan P-J set fits most standard bass PJ routing configurations without requiring modifications.
What makes these pickups vintage-sounding versus high-gain?
The Antiquity uses Alnico II magnets and custom heavy formvar wire for warm, slightly compressed tone ideal for classic single-coil character. The Duff McKagan uses high-output Alnico 5 magnets for aggressive, cutting tone suited to modern hard rock rather than vintage aesthetics.