Seymour Duncan APTL-1 - ALNICO II PRO LEAD TELE BLACK

Name: APTL-1 - ALNICO II PRO LEAD TELE BLACK
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 211203
Price: 127.00 EUR
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ID : 211203

EAN : 0800315002931

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Information

Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan APTL-1 Alnico II Pro Lead Tele Black Pickup
• Round and warm tone : Alnico II magnet and balanced winding for a musical response and generous sustain
• Highly expressive dynamics : softer attack and easy-to-control nuances at volume, ideal for playing "on the knob"
• Perfect for overly bright guitars : softer lows and a rounder sound than a Vintage '54-style Tele, excellent with a maple neck
• Amplifier-driven spirit : designed for guitarists who shape their tone by pushing amp saturation rather than using high-output pickups

APTL-1 - ALNICO II PRO LEAD TELE BLACK

127,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Modern Classic in the "Alnico II Pro for Tele" Range

The APTL-1 "Lead" belongs to the Alnico II Pro family, known for its balance of warmth, definition, and feel. In the bridge position on a Tele, it delivers a rounder tone and softer low end while retaining the bite needed to stand out in a mix.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

Designed for the bridge position, this pickup is aimed at guitarists seeking a more "singing" Tele with less harshness in the treble. It excels in country, pop, jazz, blues, and classic rock, especially if you use the guitar's volume control to transition from a smooth clean sound to organic crunch.

Response, Sustain, and Volume Control

Thanks to the Alnico II magnet and balanced winding, the APTL-1 offers high playing sensitivity and a naturally softer attack without losing the precision essential for double-stop lines, arpeggios, or riffs. It pairs particularly well with amps that saturate gradually, maintaining dynamics and excellent saturation control simply via the volume knob.

Note: This model is also available in a neck " Rhythm " version to form a coherent set.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive
Category	electric microphone
Instrument	Tele, guitar
Magnet	alnico II
Winding	simple

Peak	8.5 kHz
Number of conductors	1
Position	bridge
Resistance	6.2 KILOHM
Color	Black

Model	Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro for Tele (Lead) APTL-1
Applications	Country, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock
Active	No
Peak Frequency	8.5 kHz
Finish	Black

Questions frequently asked

Is the Seymour Duncan APTL-1 suitable for a Telecaster in the bridge position?

This model is designed for the bridge position of a Tele-style guitar. Its single-coil format and single conductor match the indicated characteristics.

What tone does a Tele Alnico II pickup provide at the bridge?

The Alnico II magnet offers a softer attack, with smoother lows and a rounded tone. The resonance peak at 8.5 kHz preserves the necessary bite to stand out in a mix.

What is the resistance of the APTL-1 Lead?

The specified resistance is 6.2 kΩ. This value corresponds to a single coil winding intended for the bridge position.

Is this pickup suitable for blues and classic rock?

The indicated applications include blues and classic rock, as well as country, pop, and jazz. The dynamic response allows switching from a smooth clean tone to an organic crunch by adjusting the guitar's volume.