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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Neck Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan JB Jr. Tele Bridge Pickup
The Retro Antiquity P90 is a vintage-voiced neck pickup for warm, bluesy, classic tones, while the JB Jr. Tele is a high-output bridge pickup built for aggressive rock and metal. Choose the P90 if you're building a vintage-style guitar or want smooth, articulate warmth; choose the JB Jr. if you play harder styles and need punch and sustain from a Telecaster without routing.
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Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Neck Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Neck Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan JB Jr. Tele Bridge Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Neck Black Pickup
- ✓ Hand-wound vintage construction with Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets for authentic warm, woody tone
- ✓ Low output (7.8 ohms) delivers natural compression and smooth midrange ideal for blues and classic rock
- ✓ RW/RP configuration allows hum-cancelling operation when paired with bridge model
- ✓ Fits neck position and works across all skill levels from beginner to professional
Why choose Seymour Duncan JB Jr. Tele Bridge Pickup
- ✓ High-output single-coil-sized humbucker (16.28k ohms) fits standard Telecaster bridge with zero routing required
- ✓ 4-conductor lead wire enables series, parallel, and split-coil wiring for tonal flexibility
- ✓ Ceramic magnet and vacuum wax potting eliminate microphonic feedback for studio reliability
- ✓ Aggressive, punchy midrange with extended sustain suits rock, hard rock, and metal players
Frequently asked questions
Can these pickups be used together in the same guitar?
Not directly—the Retro Antiquity P90 is a neck-position P90 designed to pair with another P90 bridge model for hum cancellation, while the JB Jr. is specifically a bridge pickup for Telecasters. They are built for different guitar styles and positions.
Which pickup is better for jazz and blues?
The Retro Antiquity P90 is explicitly designed for jazz and blues with its warm, smooth midrange and natural compression. The JB Jr. is rated as not ideal for jazz, as its aggressive, high-output character suits harder rock and metal instead.
Do either of these pickups require guitar modification to install?
The Retro Antiquity P90 requires a P90 neck cavity (standard on P90 guitars). The JB Jr. Tele is specifically engineered to fit standard Telecaster bridge single-coil routes with zero routing or modification needed.
What's the output difference and how does it affect tone?
The Retro Antiquity P90 has very low output (7.8 ohms DC resistance) for natural compression and articulation, while the JB Jr. has high output (16.28k ohms) for aggressive punch and sustain. Low-output pickups stay clearer on vintage amps; high-output pickups push harder into overdrive.