Seymour Duncan AN4417 - Antiquity II Precision Single Coil
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
Seymour Duncan
https://www.seymourduncan.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Algam SAS
Email: contact@algam.net
Address:
The Spirit of the Sixties in the Antiquity II Series
The AN4417 is part of the Antiquity II series, created to capture the feel of a well-played pickup: more organic character, dynamic response, and deliberately aged aesthetics. This is a reproduction of the 1960s Precision/Tele Bass single-coil pickup, featuring the typical blend between the round "thump" of a P-Bass and sharper definition.
Who Is It For, What Style, Which Instrument?
This bass pickup is aimed at musicians seeking a vintage tone in jazz, blues, rock, and rhythm and blues, while maintaining good clarity in the mix. It is designed for a 4-string bass and neck position installation : ideal for adding body to bass lines, enhancing low mids, and achieving a more "roots" feel when playing fingerstyle or with a pick.
Design: Single Coil, Alnico V, and Vintage Wiring
The Seymour Duncan AN4417 is a passive single-coil pickup based on vintage construction, featuring Alnico V magnets and an output level typical of the era. The result is a warm and full sound that retains a nice presence in the upper mids to cut through a band without becoming harsh. The 2-conductor wiring allows for easy integration into a traditional passive circuit, with a decidedly classic spirit.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | bass microphone | Position | handle |
| Instrument | 4-string bass | Resistance | 6.9 KILOHM |
| Magnet | alnico V | Color | Black |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Conductors | 2 |
| Model | AN4417 | Finish | aged look |
| Series | Antiquity II | Made in | USA |
| Type | single coil | Recommended styles | jazz, blues, rock, rhythm and blues |
| DC Resistance | 6.90 kOhms | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan AN4417 compatible with a 4-string bass?
This model is designed for a 4-string bass and is mounted in the neck position. It uses the single coil pickup format associated with Precision/Tele Basses from the 1960s.
What sound does this Antiquity II pickup produce?
The Alnico V magnets and the 6.90 kOhm DC resistance provide a warm tonal range with pronounced low-mids. The response retains presence in the upper mids to maintain the definition of the lines.
Is this pickup suitable for jazz and vintage rock?
Its 1960s-style voice suits jazz, blues, rock, and rhythm and blues repertoires. Both fingerstyle and pick playing can exploit its round thump and sharper attack.
What wiring is required for the AN4417?
The wiring is based on 2 conductors, for integration into a traditional passive circuit. The pickup's electronics are passive.
What is the finish of the pickup?
The Antiquity II series features a black finish with an aged look. It is manufactured in the United States.
