Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11018-10
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird delivers the warm, articulate character of vintage mini-humbuckers with modern reliability and consistency. Hand-wound in Santa Barbara and designed specifically for Firebird guitars, this set captures the smooth, woody midrange and natural breakup of classic 1960s appointments without the brittleness or unpredictability of aged originals.
Tonal Character & Specifications
These pickups employ Alnico 5 magnets with a controlled 20–25 gauss strength that preserves clarity and string definition while maintaining a warm, slightly compressed response. The neck pickup's 6.7K ohm resistance pairs with 2.82 henries of inductance for balanced, full-bodied lead work; the bridge unit's 8.2K ohm resistance and 3.75 henries inductance add definition and snap without harshness, making both positions equally musical across the tonal spectrum.
Design & Construction
Built as mini-humbuckers without adjustable pole pieces, these pickups arrive with a non-wax-potted design and aged nickel covers that blend vintage aesthetics with modern manufacturing precision. The 3/8" round-head slotted pole piece screws and standard Firebird mounting ring with 3-48 screw ensure proper fit and straightforward installation in Firebird-spec instruments.
Key Features
- Alnico 5 magnets with 20–25 gauss strength
- Neck pickup: 6.7K ohms DC resistance, 2.82 henries inductance
- Bridge pickup: 8.2K ohms DC resistance, 3.75 henries inductance
- Neck Q Factor: 2.15; Bridge Q Factor: 2.27
- Mini-humbucker design without adjustable pole pieces
- 3/8" round-head slotted pole piece screws
- Dimensions: 1.086" width × 2.577" length
- Non-wax-potted construction with custom-aged nickel cover
- Standard Firebird mounting ring and 3-48 mounting screw
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
This set delivers meticulous vintage-inspired voicing with the reliability and consistency of modern handwinding. On stage or in the studio, these pickups stay true to that classic 1960s voice—responsive, articulate, and ready to cut through a mix night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II for Firebird is a hand-wound mini-humbucker set that delivers warm, woody midrange and smooth natural breakup—the tonal signature of 1960s Firebirds without the unpredictability of original aged pickups. Built with Alnico 5 magnets and modern manufacturing precision, these pickups offer reliable, articulate response across blues, rock, jazz, and indie styles, with the neck unit balancing full-bodied lead work and the bridge adding definition without harshness. Choose this set if you're gigging a Firebird and want vintage character you can count on night after night.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups easy to install in a Firebird?
Yes—they come with standard Firebird-spec mounting rings and 3-48 mounting screws, plus 3/8" round-head slotted pole piece screws for straightforward installation. No modification is needed if your Firebird is routed for mini-humbuckers.
What genres do these pickups work best in?
These pickups excel in blues, rock, jazz, and indie styles, where their warm midrange, natural breakup, and smooth response shine. They are not optimized for metal or djent, where higher output and tighter articulation are typically preferred.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ tonally?
The neck pickup (6.7K ohms) delivers balanced, full-bodied lead tones with warm compression; the bridge pickup (8.2K ohms) adds more definition and snap without harshness, keeping both positions equally musical across the frequency spectrum.
How do these compare to the original Seymour Duncan Antiquity pickups?
The Antiquity II is hand-wound in the same Santa Barbara facility and shares the vintage 1960s voicing, but it is engineered specifically for Firebird mini-humbucker geometry, whereas the original Antiquity line is available in different configurations for other guitar types.
What is the non-wax-potted construction, and does it affect tone?
Non-wax-potted pickups are built without potting compound, allowing the coil windings to vibrate slightly more freely, which can preserve articulation and clarity while adding subtle natural breakup compared to fully potted designs.
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 $24 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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