What's the output and DC resistance of this pickup?

The Antiquity Bridge has an 8.52K DC resistance and 5.12 henries inductance, generating 15–20 gauss from its 2.5-inch Alnico 2 bar magnet. This moderate output is balanced enough for both blues-rock leads and vintage-voiced rhythm tones without being too hot or too polite.

Is this pickup wax potted?

No—the Antiquity Bridge is not wax potted, which preserves natural microphonic response and contributes to its organic, period-correct character. This design choice allows for the subtle feedback and resonance typical of vintage humbuckers.

What genres and styles is this pickup best suited for?

This pickup excels in blues, rock, and hard rock, and works well for studio sessions. It is not designed for metal or djent, as its warm, articulate character prioritizes vintage tone over high-gain clarity.

Why is the mounting ring elevated?

The elevated mounting ring positions the pickup higher in the bridge, increasing output and providing tighter string definition. This design improves note separation and sustain while maintaining the warm vintage voice.

How does this compare to other vintage-style humbuckers?

The Antiquity Bridge sits in the same tonal family as the Seymour Duncan '59, Gibson PAF Original, and Fender Custom Shop Texas Special. Its key advantage is delivering vintage PAF-era warmth and articulation without the muddy lows that true aged pickups often produce, making it a more versatile studio and live tool.

Seymour Duncan Humbucker Antiquity Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Bridge nails vintage PAF tone on stage—warm and articulate without the muddy lows that plague truly aged pickups. The elevated mounting ring positions this nickel-covered model slightly higher in the bridge, tightening string definition and boosting output for players who need their riffs to cut through a live mix without losing that classic character.

Tonal Character & Output

Built on a 2.5-inch Alnico 2 bar magnet rated at 15–20 gauss, this pickup focuses midrange articulation with natural harmonic complexity. At 8.52K DC resistance and 5.12 henries inductance, it strikes a balanced tone that handles blues-rock leads and vintage-voiced rhythm work equally well—strong enough to hold its own in any live setting, refined enough for studio recording.

Construction & Materials

The nickel silver cover and nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs deliver solid mechanical stability and the characteristic high-end roll-off you get from a covered humbucker. A custom machined metal spacer paired with a maple spacer keeps coil-to-magnet geometry dead-on, while 42AWG plain enamel magnet wire and single conductor push-back braided lead wire preserve the electrical signature of vintage construction for reliable gig-to-gig performance.

Key Features

2.5-inch Alnico 2 bar magnet, 15–20 gauss
8.52K DC resistance
5.12 henries inductance
Q factor: 2.38
42AWG plain enamel magnet wire
Nickel silver cover
Nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
Single conductor push-back braided lead wire
Custom machined metal spacer with maple spacer
Elevated mounting ring for increased pickup height
Not wax potted for natural microphonic response

This Antiquity Bridge is built for the player who demands vintage tone with the reliability of a modern pickup—a bridge workhorse that cuts through without losing the mids-forward character that makes classic humbuckers sing.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States