Seymour Duncan AN4416 - Antiquity II Precision Bass Pride
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A Must-Have in the Antiquity II Series, Designed for Vintage P-Bass Sound
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Precision Bass Pride is part of the lineage of pickups inspired by early 1960s Precision Basses, the period when the P-Bass established itself as a studio and stage reference. The goal is clear: to achieve a credible "old school" tone with the right balance of roundness, presence in the mix, and attack response.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
This bass pickup is aimed at bassists seeking a vintage passive tone without falling into a muddy or imprecise sound. It excels for pick and fingerstyle lines, Motown grooves, classic rock, soul, blues, and R&B rhythms, where a solid low end, clear mids, and musical articulation even in dynamic playing are desired.
What Makes the Difference: Aging, Components, and "Period Correct" Winding
The Antiquity II P-Bass features aged Alnico 5 rod magnets and a custom winding designed to deliver warm growl, precise attack, and a beautiful sense of "natural compression" typical of vintage setups. The construction emphasizes faithful manufacturing details: handmade forbon bobbins, plain enamel copper wire, brass baseplate, and cloth push-back wiring. For reliable use on stage and in the studio, each pickup is lacquered and then potted in black paraffin wax to reduce unwanted noise while preserving vintage character.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | bass microphone | Position | handle |
| Instrument | 4-string bass, Precision | Resistance | 11 KILOHM |
| Magnet | alnico V | Color | Black |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Magnets | Alnico 5 |
| Model | Antiquity II Precision Bass Pride | DC Resistance | 11.0 kOhms |
| Reference | AN4416 | Manufacturing | Custom Shop, handmade |
| Part Number | 11044-16 | Materials and Construction | forbon bobbins, plain enamel wire, brass baseplate |
| Type | Passive bass pickup | Wiring | cloth push-back (fabric insulation) |
| Format | Precision Bass (P-Bass) 4-string | Treatment | lacquered and potted in black paraffin wax |
| Design | Split-coil (P-Bass type) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this pickup compatible with a 4-string Precision Bass?
This model is designed in the 4-string Precision Bass format, with a P-Bass style split-coil construction.
What sound does the Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Precision Bass Pride deliver?
The aged Alnico 5 magnets and custom winding aim for a P-Bass tone inspired by the early 1960s. The output emphasizes strong lows and clear mids. A DC resistance of 11.0 kOhms contributes to its warm character and precise attack.
Is the pickup suitable for pick playing?
Its design is intended to maintain a precise response to attack, especially on lines played with a pick. Classic rock, soul, blues, and R&B styles are among the recommended uses.
What materials make up this P-Bass pickup?
The Custom Shop construction uses hand-wound forbon bobbins, plain enamel copper wire, and a brass baseplate. The cloth push-back wiring features a fabric insulation.
Is the Seymour Duncan AN4416 treated to reduce unwanted noise?
A lacquer coating and black paraffin wax potting are applied to limit unwanted noise.
