Will this pickup fit my Jazzmaster?

Yes—this is a true drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard sized Jazzmaster pickups. No routing, shielding modifications, or rewiring is needed; the cloth push-back cable integrates directly with standard Jazzmaster harnesses.

What tone should I expect compared to original Jazzmaster pickups?

The Antiquity 2 delivers the same warm, articulate character as vintage Jazzmaster electronics but with modern consistency and reliability. You get tight low-end definition and smooth, singing highs without the unpredictability of original era hardware.

Is this pickup good for genres outside of jazz?

Absolutely. The balanced Alnico 5 design works across jazz comping, surf, blues, and indie rock applications. Metal and thrash metal are not ideal matches for this pickup's warm, articulate voicing.

What makes the wax-potted construction important?

Lacquered and wax-potted construction resists microphonics and noise while ensuring stability across temperature and humidity changes—crucial for consistent tone during gigs and recording sessions.

What are the specifications I should know?

The pickup features an Alnico 5 magnet, 8.6K ohms DC resistance, 4.2 henries inductance, and a Q rating of 3.5 for controlled resonant peak and clarity. It is configured for 6-string Jaguar-Jazzmaster setups.

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. 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 Jam Bridge Pickup For Jazzmaster

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II bridge pickup delivers the warm, articulate character of vintage Jazzmaster electronics with modern reliability and consistency. This pickup pairs tight low-end definition with smooth, singing highs—ideal for players seeking authentic offset guitar tone without the unpredictability of original era hardware. The lacquered and wax-potted construction ensures stability across temperature and humidity changes, so your tone stays locked in night after night on stage or in the studio.

Tone & Electronics

Built around an Alnico 5 magnet with 8.6K ohms DC resistance and 4.2 henries inductance, this pickup achieves balanced articulation across the frequency spectrum. The Q rating of 3.5 controls resonant peak for clarity without harshness, making it equally effective for jazz comping, surf tones, and driven indie rock applications. On a live rig, it cuts through the mix without muddiness and sustains with real character.

Installation & Compatibility

This is a true drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard sized Jazzmaster pickups—no routing, shielding modifications, or wiring complexity required. Swap it in during soundcheck and hit the stage. The cloth push-back cable integrates seamlessly with standard Jazzmaster harnesses, and the pickup's plain enamel magnet wire with lacquered and wax-potted finish resists microphonics and noise, keeping your tone clean and stable under the lights.

Key Features

Alnico 5 magnet
8.6K ohms DC resistance
4.2 henries inductance
Q: 3.5
Top pickup length: 3.530"
Top pickup width: 1.512"
Total pickup height: .318"
Total magnet height: .471"
Cloth push-back cable
Plain enamel magnet wire
Lacquered and wax-potted construction
6-string Jaguar-Jazzmaster configuration

The Antiquity II bridges the gap between vintage character and modern performance—a straightforward upgrade path for Jazzmaster players who demand consistency without sacrificing tone.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States