Seymour Duncan AN3431 - ANTIQUITY JAZZMASTER NECK BLACK
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Single-coil pickup with a vintage character, designed to capture the spirit of classic Jazzmasters
- Neck position : warm lows, smooth highs, ideal for expressive clean tones and rich chords
- Antiquity Series : intentionally "old-school" voice, with a dynamic and organic response
- Black finish for a subtle and elegant integration on your pickguard
Manufacturer Information
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The Antiquity Series: Vintage Flavor Without Compromising Playability
The Antiquity range from Seymour Duncan is aimed at guitarists seeking an authentic tone inspired by vintage pickups. On a Jazzmaster, this type of pickup emphasizes musicality and nuance: a more "woody" attack, a nice openness in the upper spectrum, and that typical grain that brings every note to life.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
Installed in the neck position, this pickup is an excellent choice if you are aiming for deep clean sounds, detailed arpeggios, and melodic lines that remain full even at low gain. It also works very well with pedals (reverb, tremolo, fuzz), maintaining a warm and articulate foundation. Like any single-coil, it prioritizes character and definition, with the expected "vintage" behavior (background noise sensitivity depending on the environment).
A Jazzmaster Neck Pickup with an "Old" Grain and Ultra-Dynamic Response
The Seymour Duncan AN3431 is designed to deliver a balanced Jazzmaster neck tone: present but controlled bass, expressive midrange to highlight touch, and silky highs that avoid harshness. The result: a pickup that highlights playing nuances, dynamics with both pick and fingers, and a texture ideal for vintage, surf, indie, blues, or modern jazz sounds.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle |
| Instrument | guitar | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico II | ||
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Type | electric guitar pickup |
| Model | AN3431 | Format | Jazzmaster |
| Series | Antiquity | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this pickup compatible with a Jazzmaster?
The Jazzmaster format and neck position indicate it is designed for use in the neck slot of a Jazzmaster guitar.
What sound does the Seymour Duncan AN3431 Antiquity Jazzmaster neck black offer?
Its Alnico II magnet favors controlled lows, expressive mids, and silky highs. The Antiquity design emphasizes a woody attack and dynamic response.
Is the AN3431 suitable for clean tones and pedals?
In the neck position, this single-coil is designed to produce deep clean tones and detailed arpeggios. It can serve as a warm base with reverb, tremolo, or fuzz. The tone remains articulate at low gain.
Is this Jazzmaster pickup quiet?
Like any single-coil pickup, this model can be prone to background noise depending on the environment.
What is the configuration of the Seymour Duncan AN3431?
This AN3431 model is a passive guitar pickup, featuring a single coil and an Alnico II magnet. It has a black finish and a Jazzmaster format.



