Seymour Duncan APH-1n Alnico II Pro Humbucker

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Seymour Duncan APH-1n Alnico II Pro Humbucker

Seymour Duncan

APH-1n Alnico II Pro Humbucker

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 150013
Model: APH-1n Alnico II Pro Humbucker
Price: $159.50

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This APH-1n is a fantastic choice for players seeking a vintage-voiced humbucker with serious tonal flexibility. It's a brilliant upgrade for guitars needing a warmer, more articulate neck pickup, especially suited for blues, classic rock, and even jazz. The coil-splitting is a real bonus, opening up a wide range of sounds.

Product Description

Seymour Duncan APH-1N4C BLK, Pickup for GuitarThe APH-1 uses "Alnico II magnet Musical" that produces a truly natural, warm tone. Extremely accurate reproduction of all nuances and long sustain define this pickup, which is also used by ex-Guns N 'Roses guitarist Slash.

The 4-wire connection cable also allows switching to single-coil connection and parallel coil connection, meaning that even a humbucker guitar can elicit clear sounds.

, Model Alnico II Pro, Humbucker, For neck position, 4-Wire conductor cable, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Alnico II magnet delivers a warm, articulate, and balanced vintage tone.
  • • 4-wire connections offer coil-splitting and parallel wiring versatility.
  • • Excellent reproduction of Slash's signature tone, known for clarity and sustain.
  • • Seymour Duncan's proven build quality ensures reliability and longevity.
CONS
  • • Output is relatively low, may need boosting for high-gain applications.
  • • Alnico II’s softer magnetic field may lack aggressive bite for modern metal.
  • • Black plastic bobbin might not appeal to players seeking a vintage aesthetic.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet Alnico II
Output Level 6.5kΩ
DC Resistance 7.75mΩ
Spacing 5/32 in
Mounting 4-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The APH-1n has a slightly more refined and balanced tone than a standard '59, with a touch more clarity and less inherent mid-range honk. It's a more modern take on the classic vintage humbucker sound.
While it’s versatile, the APH-1n's lower output may require a boost pedal to achieve a truly aggressive, high-gain tone. It’s best suited for moderate gain scenarios where clarity is paramount.
The 4-wire design lets you split the coils for a single-coil sound or wire them in parallel for a thinner, more scooped tone – expanding your guitar's sonic palette without needing to swap pickups.

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