Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Jazzmaster Jam Bridge Pickup

Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Jazzmaster Bridge Pickup

The Antiquity II Jazzmaster Bridge delivers the warm, articulate character of a vintage Fender Jazzmaster with modern reliability and consistency. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup captures the nuanced midrange and controlled treble response that defined the classic offset-body aesthetic, making it the choice for players chasing authentic vintage tone without compromise.

Tone & Voicing

Wound with plain enamel magnet wire and voiced around an Alnico 5 magnet, this bridge pickup produces the balanced, slightly compressed character typical of 1960s Jazzmaster specifications. The 8.6 DCR resistance sits in the sweet spot for single-coil clarity while maintaining the woody, slightly dark tonality that defines Jazzmaster voice—responsive to pick dynamics and ideal for jazz, surf, and alternative styles.

Construction & Compatibility

Built with vintage-correct gray flatwork and cloth push-back cable and lead wire, every component reflects authentic construction methods. The pickup is lacquered and wax potted for stability and low microphony, and fits as a direct drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard-sized Jazzmaster pickups, requiring no routing or modification.

Key Features

• Single-coil design, hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
• Alnico 5 magnet for warm, vintage-focused tone
• 8.6 DCR resistance
• Plain enamel magnet wire
• Vintage-correct gray flatwork
• Cloth push-back cable and lead wire
• Lacquered and wax-potted construction
• Drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard Jazzmaster pickup routing

The Antiquity II combines meticulous vintage recreation with the potting and winding precision Seymour Duncan is known for, delivering Jazzmaster authenticity with modern reliability.