Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Jazzmaster Jam Neck Pickup

Seymour Duncan Retro Antiquity II Jazzmaster Jam Neck Pickup

The Retro Antiquity II delivers the woody, articulate character that defined classic Jazzmaster recordings, with a touch response that rewards both precision and attitude. This neck pickup is engineered as a direct drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard Jazzmaster pickups, making it an accessible upgrade path for players seeking vintage-era tone without extensive modification. Hand-ground construction and period-accurate winding bring authentic single-coil character to modern instruments.

Tone & Vintage Specifications

The 8.2 ohm DCR and Alnico 5 magnet configuration yield a vintage output level that sits naturally in the mix without overwhelming dynamics or coloring the fundamental instrument voice. Heavy formvar mag wire with vintage-correct gray flatwork combined with hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets ensures the tonal signature remains true to the original design philosophy, delivering clarity across the frequency spectrum.

Design & Compatibility

RWRP (Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity) winding enables hum-canceling operation when paired with a bridge pickup in dual-pickup setups, a practical advantage in live and studio settings. Lacquered and wax potting stabilizes the coil against microphonic feedback, while cloth push-back lead wire maintains period-correct construction standards throughout.

Key Features

• DC Resistance: 8.2 ohms
• Magnet Material: Alnico 5
• Hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets
• Heavy formvar mag wire with vintage-correct gray flatwork
• Cloth push-back lead wire
• Lacquered and wax potted construction
• RWRP (Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity) for hum cancellation
• Vintage output level
• Drop-in replacement for Fender American Standard Jazzmaster pickups
• Single-coil design, 6-string configuration

This is a straightforward, authentic neck pickup for players committed to the Jazzmaster platform and unwilling to compromise on vintage accuracy.