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Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass vs Seymour Duncan STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus Strat Parchment Pickup
The Antiquity 2 Jive is a hand-wound jazz bass pickup designed for warm, vintage warmth and articulate note definition, while the STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus is a high-output electric guitar pickup built for hard rock and metal with aggressive presence and hum rejection. Choose the Jive for jazz, fusion, and studio bass work; choose the Hot Stack Plus for rock and metal guitar lead work.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
Seymour Duncan STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus Strat Parchment Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass | Seymour Duncan STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus Strat Parchment Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Bridge | — |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 Jive Bridge Pickup For Jazz Bass
- ✓ Hand-wound with Alnico V magnets for authentic late-1960s vintage character
- ✓ Warm midrange and clear note definition ideal for jazz and fusion styles
- ✓ Medium output balances clarity without overwhelming bass tone
- ✓ Wax-potted construction ensures stable, noise-free response
Why choose Seymour Duncan STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus Strat Parchment Pickup
- ✓ High output (20.26 kΩ) with tight low end cuts through mix in rock and metal
- ✓ Patented Stack Plus design rejects hum without sacrificing single-coil clarity
- ✓ Three-conductor wiring allows true single-coil splitting for tonal variety
- ✓ Upper-mid punch and 3.23 kHz resonant peak emphasize lead presence and sustain
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups compatible with the same instruments?
No. The Antiquity 2 Jive is a 4-string jazz bass pickup with J-Bass bridge mount. The STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus is a Stratocaster bridge position electric guitar pickup. They are designed for entirely different instrument types.
What is the main tonal difference between these pickups?
The Jive delivers warm, articulate vintage jazz tones with 8.9k ohms resistance and medium output. The Hot Stack Plus produces aggressive, punchy rock and metal tones with 20.26 kΩ resistance and high output emphasizing upper-mid presence.
Which pickup has better noise rejection?
The STK-S9b Hot Stack Plus uses patented Stack Plus negative hum injection technology specifically designed to eliminate 60-cycle hum. The Antiquity 2 Jive uses wax potting for stability but is not hum-canceling.
Can either pickup be customized or modified after purchase?
The Hot Stack Plus features three-conductor wiring that enables true single-coil splitting for tonal variety. The Jive has a single-conductor design for straightforward integration without modification options.