The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Jazzmaster Bridge pickup faithfully recreates the bright, articulate single-coil tone that defined instrumental surf and garage recordings of the early 1960s. Calibrated Alnico 5 rod magnets deliver the period-authentic magnetic field strength required for that era's distinctive attack and clarity. This grey unaged variant provides all the vintage voicing without the cosmetic relic treatment, making it particularly relevant for players restoring or upgrading instruments where an aged aesthetic would look out of place.
The bridge position pickup measures 8.6k DC resistance, wound to match the specifications of original 1960s Jazzmaster units. Alnico 5 rod magnets sit beneath each string, providing focused midrange presence and enhanced treble response compared to the Alnico 2 configurations found in other vintage–voiced designs. Cloth push-back wire maintains historical accuracy throughout the signal path while simplifying installation in vintage–cavity routing. Designed and manufactured in the USA, each component follows Seymour Duncan's period-correct construction methods developed through extensive analysis of original 1960s examples.
Features
- Jazzmaster bridge position passive single-coil pickup with grey unaged cover
- Calibrated Alnico 5 rod magnets for authentic 1960s magnetic response
- 8.6k DC resistance matched to original vintage specifications
- Period-correct coil wind delivers classic instrumental surf and garage tone
- Cloth push-back cable maintains historical accuracy throughout signal path
- Bright, articulate voicing with focused midrange and enhanced treble
- USA designed and manufactured to original 1960s construction methods
- Grey unaged finish suits restorations without cosmetic relic treatment required



