What genres and playing styles is this pickup suited for?

The Antiquity 2 ADJ excels in jazz, blues, indie, and classic rock where warm, articulate midrange presence is valued. It is not designed for metal or djent styles that require higher output and aggressive voicing.

What does adjustable pole pieces mean, and how does it benefit me?

Adjustable pole pieces let you fine-tune the magnetic pull on each string individually, allowing you to match output and response across all six strings without modifying coils. This ensures balanced tone and eliminates hot or weak strings during setup.

Why is this pickup left unwax-potted?

Leaving the pickup unwax-potted preserves the organic resonance of its component materials, allowing the Alnico 2 magnets and handcrafted construction to deliver authentic vintage character and natural compression.

What are the specifications and physical dimensions?

The pickup is rated at 8.1K DC ohms impedance with 4.37 henries inductance. It measures 1.086 inches wide by 2.577 inches long, with a maximum height of 0.842 inches. It uses a P90 soapbar cover-sized mounting ring and includes a 3/8 inch round-head slotted mounting screw.

How does this compare to other vintage mini-humbucker options?

The Antiquity 2 ADJ combines the handcrafted, vintage-correct tone of the original Antiquity mini-humbucker with modern adjustable pole pieces for setup flexibility. Similar models like the Gibson 490T and Fender Wide Range offer vintage character but lack the same degree of individual string adjustment.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $12 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 ADJ Mini-humbucker Bridge Pickup

The Antiquity 2 ADJ delivers the warm, woody character of a vintage mini-humbucker with the modern convenience of adjustable pole pieces. This handcrafted pickup bridges classic tone and practical playability, making it ideal for players seeking authentic vintage voice without sacrificing setup flexibility.

Tone & Magnetic Character

Built around Alnico 2 bar magnets with 15/20 gauss side magnets, this pickup produces the smooth, articulate response characteristic of era-appropriate mini-humbuckers. The 8.1K DC ohms and 4.37 henries inductance generate a balanced output with natural compression and vintage midrange presence that cuts through a live mix without fighting other frequencies.

Design & Construction

Handcrafted in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara Custom Shop, the Antiquity 2 ADJ features custom-aged nickel silver covers and is deliberately left unwax-potted to preserve the organic resonance of its component materials. The adjustable pole pieces allow you to dial in precise string-to-string balance and output matching on the fly—critical for gigging players who need to adapt to different guitars or venue acoustics without rewiring.

Key Features

Adjustable pole pieces for personalized string response and output matching
Alnico 2 bar magnets with 15/20 gauss side magnet configuration
8.1K DC ohms impedance (bridge)
4.37 henries inductance with Q factor of 2.01
Custom-aged nickel silver covers
Not wax potted for organic resonance
P90 soapbar cover sized mounting ring
Width: 1.086", Length: 2.577", Max height with leg: 0.842"
Adjustable pole piece length: 0.750"
Includes 3/8" round-head slotted mounting screw
Handcrafted in Santa Barbara Custom Shop

The Antiquity 2 ADJ combines vintage-correct tone with practical adjustability, delivering authentic mini-humbucker character for players who demand both vintage character and setup control on stage and in the studio.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States