Seymour Duncan APH-2B-BN APH-2N SLASH ALNICO II PRO BRIDGE BLACK NICKEL
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An AlNiCo II humbucker crafted for the "vintage hot" feel
The Seymour Duncan APH-2n Slash AlNiCo II Pro embraces a clearly vintage approach, with the typical AlNiCo II balance: a softer attack, singing mids, and a very "elastic" playing feel under the fingers. The result: you get a pickup that lets your guitar breathe while adding that extra warmth and homogeneity sought after in classic tones.
For which guitarist and styles?
Designed to shine in rock and hard rock contexts in the manner of great classic humbucker tones, this model remains surprisingly open to softer genres. In clean sound, the tone is round and balanced, perfect for wide chords, expressive arpeggios, and jazzy lines. When you switch to distortion, the pickup maintains precision, with controlled power, nice bass, and sustain that highlights bends, vibratos, and lead phrasing.
Warmth in clean, precision in distortion: the recipe for a "musical" pickup
The APH-2n emphasizes a rich harmonic response and natural dynamics, which helps keep a lively sound even with an effects chain. Its personality suits both vintage blues and more modern rock sounds, whenever you seek a humbucker that prioritizes musicality, sustain, and balance rather than excessive aggressiveness. The Black Nickel finish completes the package with an elegant aesthetic, ideal for a stage guitar.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Magnet | alnico II |
| Winding | double |
| Number of conductors | 1 |
| Position | bridge |
| Color | Black |
| Colours | Black Nickel |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan |
| Model | APH-2n Slash AlNiCo II Pro |
| Type | passive humbucker pickup for electric guitar |
| Series | Alnico II Pro |
| Signature | Slash |
| Color / finish | Black Nickel |
| Tonal character | warm, balanced, present bass, good sustain |
| Behavior | round tone in clean, power and precision in distortion |
| Recommended styles | jazz, vintage blues, rock |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the AlNiCo II magnet of this humbucker produce?
The AlNiCo II magnet provides a soft attack, singing mids, and a dynamic, elastic response. The tone retains warmth with sustain suited for bends and vibratos.
Is the Seymour Duncan APH-2n Slash suitable for rock?
Designed for rock and hard rock styles inspired by classic humbuckers, this bridge pickup offers controlled power when overdriven. The bass remains present and precision is maintained in lead phrasing.
How does this pickup perform clean?
In clean settings, the dual-coil configuration delivers a round, balanced tone. Wide chords, expressive arpeggios, and jazzy lines benefit from this rich harmonic response.
Can this pickup be installed in the neck position?
No, this model is specified for bridge position installation only. It has a single conductor and passive electronics.
What finish does the APH-2n Slash offer?
The Black Nickel finish combines a black nickel look with aesthetics suited for a stage guitar.



