Seymour Duncan AHB-3n 7 pmt MT Neck

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Seymour Duncan AHB-3n 7 pmt MT Neck

Seymour Duncan

AHB-3n 7 pmt MT Neck

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Product Info

Article Number: 553987
Model: AHB-3n 7 pmt MT Neck
Price: $185.90

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This AHB-3n is a serious weapon for modern metal players, especially those inspired by Mick Thomson's sound. The active circuit gives you a huge, defined sound with incredible clarity, but be prepared for the battery commitment. It's a focused pickup – not a jack-of-all-trades, but phenomenal for what it’s designed to do.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan AHB-3n 7 pmt MT Neck
  • Pickup for 7-String Electric Guitar
  • Mick Thomson (Slipknot) signature model
  • Active humbucker
  • For the neck position
  • Passive mount
  • Custom-voiced for crystal-clear clean sounds
  • tight lows and highs
  • and aggressive mids at higher gain settings
  • High output
  • Alnico V magnet
  • Single-conductor connection cable and battery cable
  • Colour: Black
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Mick Thomson's signature voicing delivers aggressive, modern high-gain tones ideal for metal.
  • • Active design provides exceptional clarity and note separation on a 7-string.
  • • Alnico V magnet contributes to a tight, focused low-end and articulate highs.
  • • Passive mount offers flexibility for players wanting active tone with passive wiring.
CONS
  • • Active pickups require a 9V battery, adding maintenance and potential for failure.
  • • Limited versatility; excels in aggressive genres, less suited for clean or vintage tones.
  • • The '7 pmt' spacing might necessitate adjustments for some guitar designs.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level High
DC Resistance 7.2kΩ (estimated, typical for active humbuckers)
Spacing 7 pmt (7mm pole spacing, optimized for modern 7-string guitars)
Mounting Passive Mount

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Frequently Asked Questions

The AHB-3n aims for a more balanced, less scooped sound than some EMG options, retaining more of the guitar's natural character while still delivering high output.
No, it requires a 9V battery for power; you’ll need a standard active pickup wiring harness to accommodate it.
While technically possible, the wider spacing isn't ideal for 6-string guitars and might require adjustments to string height and pickup angle.

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