Seymour Duncan AN2433 - ANTIQUITY II TWANG EASEL NICKEL
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A Tribute to the Sixties Telecaster Lead Pickups
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Twang in the bridge position carries the DNA of the famous 1960s "grey bottom" pickups: an open grain, a bright and punchy low end, and articulation that highlights both pick attack and fingerstyle nuances. The Nickel finish fits the "aged" aesthetic of the series, designed to immediately give a vintage instrument vibe without waiting decades.
Who Is It For, and What For?
This single-coil pickup is tailored for guitarists who live on the bridge position: country, blues, roots rock, indie, rhythmic funk... It excels in hybrid picking, percussive riffs, and double-stops, while maintaining a controlled brightness that remains pleasant when pushing the amp. If you're looking for a responsive, expressive Tele with ultra-clear presence in the mix, this model is a safe bet.
The Detail That Makes All the Difference: Vintage Dynamics Without Harshness
The winding and calibrated Alnico V magnets target a vintage (low) output: gaining breathing room, clear attacks, and harmonic complexity. The stagger helps balance the strings, and the "period correct" design (materials, baseplate, cloth wiring) reinforces the dry, punchy, and musical character expected from a great Tele bridge pickup.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | Tele, guitar |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | simple |
| Position | bridge |
| Color | Grey |
| Colours | Nickel |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan |
| Series | Antiquity II Twang |
| Reference | AN2433 |
| Type | electric guitar pickup |
| Technology | single coil |
| Character | vintage "60s Tele twang" |
| Finish / Aesthetic | Nickel, aged look (Antiquity style) |
| Number of strings | 6 |
| Magnets | Alnico V (Alnico 5) |
| Poles | staggered, vintage style |
| Output | low (vintage) |
| DC Resistance | approximately 6.4 kOhms |
| Inductance | 2.1 henries |
| Q Factor | 2.05 |
| Magnetic polarity | south |
| Winding direction | "top going" |
| Baseplate | brass plated steel bottom plate |
| Wiring | 2 conductors, waxed "push-back" cloth wire |
| Manufacturing finish | Custom Shop aging, "grey bottom" bobbins |
| Treatment | lacquered and wax potted (like the originals) |
| Height adjustment | 6/32 screws, round head, slotted |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan AN2433 compatible with a 6-string Telecaster?
This passive pickup is designed for a 6-string Telecaster guitar and is mounted in the bridge position. Its wiring uses 2 push-back waxed cloth-covered conductors.
What tone does the Antiquity II Twang Telecaster bridge pickup deliver?
The low vintage output, rated at approximately 6.4 kOhms, favors an open attack and a '60s-style Tele twang. The calibrated Alnico V magnets maintain controlled brightness with good articulation.
Is this pickup suitable for country and hybrid picking?
The design targets country, blues, roots rock, rhythmic funk, and indie playing styles. The staggered pole pieces help balance the string output, supporting double stops and percussive attacks in hybrid picking.
What is the finish of the Antiquity II Twang Nickel bridge pickup?
The Nickel finish features an aged look from the Custom Shop treatment in the Antiquity series. The grey-bottom bobbins and brass-plated steel baseplate replicate construction inspired by '60s Tele pickups.
Is the pickup treated against microphonic issues?
The winding is lacquered and wax potted, following the treatment specified for this model.
