Seymour Duncan APH-1B-N - ALNICO II PRO HB EASEL NICKEL

Name: APH-1B-N - ALNICO II PRO HB EASEL NICKEL
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 213004
Price: 165.00 EUR
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ID : 213004

EAN : 0800315011919

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What you need to know

Warm and singing tone thanks to the Alnico II magnet, ideal for expressive leads and rich chords.
Designed for the bridge position : smooth attacks, musical mids, and never harsh highs.
Perfect for Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock, and Slide : dynamics sensitive to playing style, from velvety clean to vintage crunch.
Elegant nickel finish and interference shielding for a cleaner signal on stage and in the studio.

APH-1B-N - ALNICO II PRO HB EASEL NICKEL

165,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Alnico II Pro: Seymour Duncan's Vintage Spirit at the Bridge

The Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro is a go-to choice for guitarists seeking a vintage character humbucker, softer and more organic than a modern high-output pickup. In the APH-1b-n version (bridge, nickel finish), it emphasizes musicality and touch response: an excellent foundation to recapture "old school" vibes while maintaining clarity.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Intended for the bridge position, this humbucker suits musicians wanting an expressive tone without harshness: perfect for nuanced blues phrases, warm jazz lines, classic rock with natural crunch, or slide where notes remain full and singing. It responds particularly well to right-hand dynamics, guitar volume, and vintage-style overdrives.

Sound Character and Design: Warmth, Dynamics, Control

Its Alnico II magnet provides a softer attack and slight natural compression, helping achieve smooth sustain and a very pleasant "spongy" feel. With a 7.85 k resistance and a resonance peak at 6.7 kHz, the APH-1b-n aims for balance: round lows, present mids to make the guitar stand out in the mix, and soft highs that remain detailed without becoming harsh. The pickup is passive (non-active) and features 4 conductors to facilitate integration into various wiring schemes, while maintaining a design focused purely on musicality.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Number of conductors	4
Category	electric microphone	Position	bridge
Instrument	guitar	Resistance	8.4 KILOHM
Magnet	alnico II	Color	Grey
Winding	double	Colours	Nickel

Model	Seymour Duncan APH-1b-n Alnico II Pro	Active	No
Type	Humbucker	Peak	6.7 kHz
Applications	Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock, Slide	Finish	Nickel
Split	No	Other	Interference shielding

Questions frequently asked

What sound does the Alnico II Pro APH-1b-n deliver in the bridge position?

The Alnico II magnet provides a smooth attack and a slight natural compression. With a resonance peak at 6.7 kHz, the highs remain detailed without harshness, while the mids support presence in the mix. The rated resistance is 8.4 kΩ.

Is this humbucker suitable for blues and classic rock?

Its bridge design targets blues phrasing, jazz, classic rock, and slide playing. The moderate output level and vintage character promote natural crunch as well as smooth sustain.

Can this Seymour Duncan pickup be wired for coil splitting?

The pickup has 4 conductors, facilitating integration into various wiring schemes. However, the technical sheet states "Split: No", with no split coil functionality announced for this model.