Seymour Duncan AHB-3s 7 amt MT Set

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Seymour Duncan AHB-3s 7 amt MT Set

Seymour Duncan

AHB-3s 7 amt MT Set

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Product Info

Article Number: 553995
Model: AHB-3s 7 amt MT Set
Price: $383.90

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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.

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