Seymour Duncan AHB-3s 7 amt MT Set
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Seymour Duncan
AHB-3s 7 amt MT Set
Product Info
Article Number:
553995
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
AHB-3s 7 amt MT Set
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These AHB-3s are a no-nonsense pickup set for serious 7-string players. Mick Thomson’s signature sound—tight, aggressive, and cutting—is right here. If you're into modern metal, djent, or anything that demands a powerful, articulate voice, this is a fantastic, premium-priced option.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan AHB-3s 7 amt MT Set
- Pickup Set for 7-String Electric Guitar
- 2 Active humbuckers for neck and bridge position
- Mick Thomson signature model
- Consisting of AHB-3n 7 amt and AHB-3b 7 amt
- Active mount
- Bridge pickup with additional high end and tighter bass response
- neck pickup custom-voiced for crystal clear clean tones with tight bass and treble and aggressive midrange at higher gain settings
- High output
- Ceramic magnets
- Single-wire 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 aggressive high-gain signature tone is faithfully reproduced.
- • Ceramic magnets deliver a tight, articulate, and powerful low-end response.
- • Active circuit provides exceptional clarity and note definition across the entire 7-string range.
- • The 'MT' voicing excels in modern metal and djent styles, cutting through dense mixes.
CONS
- • Active pickups require a battery, adding to potential maintenance and weight.
- • The focused high-end might be fatiguing for players preferring warmer, vintage tones.
- • Limited versatility outside of high-gain genres; not ideal for clean or nuanced playing.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck and Bridge (7-string)
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
High (approximately 16.5k bridge, 14.5k neck)
DC Resistance
Bridge: 16.5kΩ, Neck: 14.5kΩ (typical values)
Spacing
Bridge: 55.5mm, Neck: 52mm (typical for 7-string guitars)
Mounting
Active Mount
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'MT' version is voiced specifically for Mick Thomson's aggressive style, emphasizing a tighter low-end and a more focused high-end compared to the original AHB-3.
Installation is straightforward for active pickups, but you'll need to ensure proper wiring and a 9V battery connection – experience with electronics is helpful.
Absolutely; the high output and tight response of these pickups are well-suited for the lower tunings common in modern metal and djent styles, maintaining clarity and definition.
