Seymour Duncan Antiquity JB Model Zebra Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11014-13-Z
Description
Seymour Duncan Antiquity JB Model Zebra Pickup
The Antiquity JB delivers the thick, articulate character of a classic 1970s bridge humbucker with the authentic materials and construction methods that defined the era. Hand-built using vintage components and aged butyrate bobbins, this pickup bridges the gap between modern clarity and warm, slightly compressed vintage tone. Designed for bridge position use, it cuts through live mix density while maintaining responsive dynamics under your pick hand.
Tone & Vintage Construction
Built with a rough sand cast alnico 5 bar magnet and heavily aged butyrate bobbins, this pickup exhibits the natural compression and harmonic complexity of period-correct 1970s design. The maple spacer and long legged nickel silver bottom plate contribute to focused midrange articulation and sustained note definition that punches through a crowded stage without losing clarity or presence.
Electronics & Specifications
A DC resistance of 16.6 kOhm positions this pickup in the classic hot humbucker range—delivers enough output for driven tones and sustain while staying responsive to your dynamics and touch sensitivity. The vintage style push-back braided single conductor lead wire and 14" cable length fit standard bridge installations with period-correct wiring options for reliable stage performance.
Key Features
- Bridge position humbucker, dual coil construction
- DC resistance: 16.6 kOhm
- Rough sand cast alnico 5 bar magnet
- Heavily aged butyrate bobbins for vintage tone character
- Maple spacer for tonal focus and clarity
- Long legged nickel silver bottom plate
- Vintage style push-back braided single conductor lead wire
- 14" cable length each
- Hand-built construction with 1970s-era materials
The Antiquity JB combines meticulous vintage recreation with reliable modern manufacturing, delivering authentic 1970s bridge tone that gigging players trust night after night.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity JB is a hand-built bridge humbucker that captures the thick, slightly compressed warmth of a 1970s-era pickup using period-correct materials—aged butyrate bobbins, sand-cast alnico 5, and vintage wiring. Built for intermediate to professional players seeking genuine vintage resonance with focused midrange clarity that cuts through a live mix without sacrificing definition. Choose it if you want reliable vintage tone in the bridge position for blues, rock, classic rock, and jazz without the fragility of an actual 50-year-old pickup.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Punk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this pickup sound different from modern bridge humbuckers?
The Antiquity JB uses aged butyrate bobbins, rough sand-cast alnico 5 magnets, and vintage construction methods that create natural compression and harmonic complexity. This delivers warm, thick tone with focused midrange articulation rather than the brighter, more aggressive voice of contemporary pickups.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
No—the Antiquity JB is voiced for blues, hard rock, rock, classic rock, and jazz. Its warm compression and articulate character are optimized for those genres; it is not designed for metal or djent applications.
What is the DC resistance and will it work with my guitar's wiring?
DC resistance is 16.6 kOhm, placing it in the classic hot humbucker range—powerful enough for driven tones yet responsive to pick dynamics. It includes a vintage style push-back braided single conductor lead wire with 14" cable length for standard bridge pickup installations.
Is this a bridge or neck pickup?
This is a bridge position humbucker designed to deliver sustained definition and clarity in the bridge slot. It is not suitable for neck position use.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best for?
The Antiquity JB excels in blues, hard rock, rock, classic rock, and jazz where warm tone, articulate midrange, and sustained note definition are priorities. It is optimized for intermediate to advanced and professional players.
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