The Seymour Duncan Antiquity for Duo-Sonic Neck Pickup faithfully recreates the smooth, clear single-coil tone that made vintage Duo-Sonic guitars so loved. Designed with a flat pole pattern, this pickup delivers even string balance, making it ideal for lighter gauge strings, chord work, and fingerstyle playing. Hand-built in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, this pickup features untumbled Alnico II rod magnets, a custom coil wind with heavy Formvar wire, and vintage-correct cloth push-back lead wire. The pole pieces extend slightly through the baseplate, just like original units, ensuring authentic response and classic feel. Each pickup is lacquered and wax potted for long-term stability while retaining the airy, open tone expected from a true vintage-style single coil. Whether you’re restoring an original Duo-Sonic or adding genuine vintage mojo to a modern reissue, this pickup delivers unmistakable character and balance.

Technical Specifications

• Position: Neck

• Magnet: Alnico II

• DC Resistance: 6.4k

• Pole Pattern: Flat

• Wire: Heavy Formvar

• Lead Cable: Cloth push-back

• Construction: Vintage-correct, hand built

• Potting: Wax potted & lacquered

• Made In: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, USA

Key Features & Benefits

• Flat pole design for even string balance

• Smooth, spanky vintage single-coil tone

• Ideal for lighter gauge strings

• Authentic Duo-Sonic construction details

• Hand-built Custom Shop quality

• Perfect for chording and fingerstyle

• Excellent upgrade for modern Duo-Sonic reissues

Applications

• Vintage Fender Duo-Sonic restorations

• Modern Duo-Sonic upgrades

• Short-scale guitars needing balanced output

• Alt-rock, indie, blues, and clean vintage tones

Installation & Support (Internal Authority Signal)

Angkor Music Shop Melbourne is an Authorised Seymour Duncan Dealer.
We offer professional pickup installation and full guitar setup services in-house to ensure optimal tone, balance, and playability.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this pickup compatible with modern Duo-Sonic guitars?

Yes. It is designed as a direct replacement for vintage Duo-Sonics and fits modern reissues with standard routing.

What does the flat pole pattern do?

A flat pole pattern provides more even string-to-string volume, especially helpful when using lighter gauge strings.

Is this pickup wax potted?

Yes. Each pickup is lacquered and wax potted to reduce unwanted microphonics while preserving vintage tone.

What style of music is this pickup best for?

It excels at clean tones, indie, alt-rock, blues, and classic Fender-style single-coil sounds.

Can Angkor Music install this pickup?

Absolutely. We offer professional pickup installation and full guitar setup services in Melbourne.