Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Gold Pickup Set
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11018-05-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Gold Pickup Set
The Antiquity Humbucker Gold delivers the thick, woody tone of a vintage-era pickup with a smooth, compressed response that cuts through a mix without aggressive peaks. These pickups are both cosmetically and magnetically aged to replicate the characteristics of 1950s humbuckers, giving you authentic vintage voice without the hunt for NOS components. Built with traditional materials and construction methods, they're the go-to for musicians chasing period-correct tone in modern instruments or vintage restorations.
Tone & Construction
The 2.5-inch alnico 2 bar magnet forms the core of the vintage character, producing warm, articulate lows and smooth mids with natural compression. 42AWG plain enamel mag-wire and butyrate bobbins recreate authentic winding profiles, while the nickel silver cover and nickel silver bottom plate enhance resonance and sustain. The non-wax-potted construction allows the windings to vibrate freely, contributing to the organic, open character that makes these pickups stand out on stage.
Specifications & Compatibility
Both neck and bridge positions measure 8.6 kΩ DC resistance, providing balanced output across the pair. Custom engineering includes machined metal spacers with maple spacers for precise magnetic alignment, single-conductor push-back braided lead wire for reliable shielding, and long mounting legs on the bottom plate for secure installation in standard humbucker cavities.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 bar magnet, 2.5-inch size
- 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
- Neck position: 8.6 kΩ DC resistance
- Bridge position: 8.6 kΩ DC resistance
- Nickel silver humbucker cover
- Butyrate bobbins
- Custom machined metal spacer with maple spacer
- Nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
- Single-conductor push-back braided lead wire
- Non-wax-potted design
- Aged cosmetically and magnetically for vintage character
The Antiquity Humbucker Gold set captures the essence of classic humbucker tone—warm, focused, and musically transparent—making it the right choice for building or restoring instruments that demand authentic vintage voicing and road-ready reliability.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Gold set delivers authentic 1950s humbucker tone—warm, woody, and naturally compressed—without hunting for vintage NOS pickups. Both neck and bridge positions are wound and magnetically aged to replicate classic character, with balanced 8.6 kΩ output and a non-wax-potted design that lets the coils vibrate freely for organic sustain and articulate lows. Built for blues, rock, jazz, and classic-rock players who want period-correct tone in modern or restored instruments, these pickups sit perfectly in a mix without aggressive peaks.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these pickups sound 'vintage' if they're new?
The Antiquity Humbuckers are both cosmetically and magnetically aged to replicate 1950s humbucker characteristics. They use alnico 2 bar magnets, 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire, butyrate bobbins, and non-wax-potted construction—the traditional materials and methods that define classic tone—eliminating the need to source rare NOS pickups.
Will these work in my guitar's humbucker cavity?
Yes. Both neck and bridge positions feature long mounting legs on the nickel silver bottom plate designed for secure installation in standard humbucker cavities, plus custom-machined metal spacers with maple inserts for precise magnetic alignment.
Are the neck and bridge positions the same?
Both positions have identical 8.6 kΩ DC resistance and balanced output, providing consistent voicing across the pair. This symmetry is intentional, allowing you to dial in your tone without worrying about position mismatch.
What genres work best with these pickups?
These pickups excel in blues, rock, jazz, and classic rock where warm, smooth compression and articulate lows support the music. They are not designed for metal, djent, or thrash metal, where aggressive, high-output pickups are preferred.
What's included in the set?
You receive a complete neck and bridge humbucker pair with nickel silver covers, single-conductor push-back braided lead wire for each pickup, and the necessary mounting hardware for installation in standard humbucker cavities.
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.
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