Seymour Duncan AN4405 - ANTIQUITYII JAZZ BAZZ NECK BLACK
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Antiquity II: Vintage DNA According to Seymour Duncan
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II series is aimed at bassists seeking a personality deeply inspired by historic instruments. The goal is not to achieve a "smooth" sound, but a pickup with character, designed to evoke the feel of vintage gear: warmth, depth, and musicality.
Who Is This Jazz Bass Neck Pickup For?
This neck model is an excellent choice if you want to thicken your bass tone and obtain a generous low end while maintaining good clarity on the lines. It is particularly suited for styles where foundation and groove are essential: jazz, soul, funk, blues, reggae, pop, and all studio situations where an expressive and organic sound is sought.
In a Jazz Bass configuration, it naturally pairs with a bridge pickup to cover a wide range of textures, from a round and mellow sound to a more punchy and articulated tone when blending both pickups.
Grain, Attack, and Balance: The Jazz Bass Neck Sound
In the neck position, the Antiquity II Jazz Bass emphasizes depth and presence, with a smooth attack and rich harmonic content. The result: full notes that remain defined, and a response that follows your playing (fingerstyle, pick, palm-mute) with a very "instrumental" feel.
The black finish easily integrates with most pickguards and setups, allowing you to modernize the aesthetic while retaining a vintage-typed sonic signature.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | bass microphone |
| Instrument | 4-string bass, jazz |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | simple |
| Position | handle |
| Resistance | 8.1 KILOHM |
| Color | Black |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan |
| Model | AN4405 |
| Series | Antiquity II |
| Type | bass pickup (Jazz Bass format) |
Questions frequently asked
Is this pickup compatible with a 4-string Jazz Bass?
This model is designed for a 4-string Jazz Bass and mounts in the neck position. Its size matches this specific configuration.
What sound does a Jazz Bass neck pickup with an Alnico V magnet produce?
The Alnico V magnet and single-coil winding provide a deep response with a smooth attack. Notes retain definition, particularly when played with fingers, pick, or palm-muting.
What is the resistance of the Seymour Duncan AN4405?
The stated resistance is 8.1 kΩ. This value applies to this passive single-coil pickup intended for the neck position.
Can it be paired with a bridge pickup on a Jazz Bass?
Pairing it with a bridge pickup allows utilization of both positions in a Jazz Bass configuration. Blending the pickups offers a snappier, more articulate texture, while the neck position maintains a round foundation.
Is the black finish available on the Antiquity II Jazz Bass neck pickup?
The AN4405 model from the Antiquity II series is offered in black. This finish fits many pickguard configurations.
