Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird, 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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- SKU
- 11018-10-Gc
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird, Gold Pickup Set
The Antiquity II Firebird Gold delivers the warm, articulate voice of vintage mini-humbuckers with modern reliability and consistency. Handcrafted in Santa Barbara, these pickups are engineered for players seeking authentic Firebird tone without the fragility of original spec equipment. The custom-aged nickel and gold cover adds visual character while the non-wax-potted design preserves natural resonance and clarity.
Tonal Character & Performance
Voiced with a midrange-forward character and smooth treble response, these pickups excel at articulate lead lines and full-bodied chords on stage. The neck pickup's 6.7K ohms resistance and 2.82 henries inductance balance clarity with warmth, while the bridge unit's 8.2K ohms and 3.75 henries provide assertive output without harshness. Alnico 5 magnets and measured 20–25 gauss strength reproduce the compressed, natural sustain characteristic of period-correct designs—ideal for cutting through a mix in live settings.
Construction & Reliability
Built as traditional mini-humbuckers without adjustable pole pieces, these pickups mount directly into standard Firebird rings using 3/8" round-head slotted screws and 3-48 screw hardware. The non-wax-potted design minimizes microphonic feedback while preserving the organic response of hand-wound coils. Each set is individually voiced and manufactured to exacting tolerances, ensuring road-ready consistency gig after gig.
Key Features
- Neck pickup: 6.7K ohms DC resistance, 2.82 henries inductance
- Bridge pickup: 8.2K ohms DC resistance, 3.75 henries inductance
- Alnico 5 magnet construction with N/S calibration
- Magnet gauss rating: 20–25 gauss
- Dimensions: 1.086" width × 2.577" length
- Q Factor: 2.15 (neck), 2.27 (bridge)
- Custom-aged nickel and gold cover finish
- Non-wax-potted design for natural resonance
- Firebird-specific mounting ring with 3-48 screw hardware
- 3/8" round-head slotted screws
- Mini-humbucker design without adjustable pole pieces
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
These pickups restore authentic Firebird character while delivering the durability and consistency gigging musicians depend on night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird delivers warm, articulate vintage mini-humbucker tone with modern reliability—handcrafted in California and voiced for classic rock, blues, and jazz without the fragility of original equipment. The neck pickup's clarity pairs with the bridge unit's assertive output to nail both articulate lead lines and full-bodied chords on stage. Built to Firebird spec with non-wax-potted construction and Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups give you authentic vintage character that holds up night after night.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups made for Firebird guitars specifically?
Yes, these are engineered for Firebird models and mount directly into standard Firebird rings using 3/8" round-head slotted screws and 3-48 screw hardware. They are mini-humbuckers without adjustable pole pieces, designed to fit Firebird-specific mounting specifications.
What genres do these pickups work best for?
These pickups excel in classic rock, blues, hard rock, and jazz. They are not designed for metal or djent styles, where higher output and tighter response are typically preferred.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ in output?
The neck pickup has 6.7K ohms DC resistance and 2.82 henries inductance for clarity and warmth, while the bridge pickup is hotter at 8.2K ohms and 3.75 henries for assertive output without harshness. Both use Alnico 5 magnets with 20-25 gauss strength for compressed, natural sustain.
What makes the non-wax-potted design important?
Non-wax-potted construction minimizes microphonic feedback while preserving the organic, natural resonance of the hand-wound coils—key to the vintage character these pickups are designed to deliver.
How do these compare to original Firebird pickups?
The Antiquity II delivers authentic vintage Firebird tone without the fragility of original spec equipment, offering modern reliability and consistency while maintaining the warm, articulate voice vintage players seek.
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 $25 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.
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