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Seymour Duncan APS2 Alnico II Pro Flat Strat RWRP Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SHR-1n Hot Rails for Strat Parchment Pickup
The APS2 is a vintage-voiced, hum-free single-coil for blues, country, rock, and jazz that prioritizes articulate mids and smooth tone; the SHR-1n is an aggressive dual-coil-in-single-coil design built for metal, hard rock, and high-gain contexts. Choose the APS2 for classic, clean-to-driven tones; choose the SHR-1n for heavy distortion and extreme output.
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Seymour Duncan APS2 Alnico II Pro Flat Strat RWRP Pickup
Seymour Duncan SHR-1n Hot Rails for Strat Parchment Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan APS2 Alnico II Pro Flat Strat RWRP Pickup | Seymour Duncan SHR-1n Hot Rails for Strat Parchment Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan APS2 Alnico II Pro Flat Strat RWRP Pickup
- ✓ Vintage Alnico II character with modern hum cancellation (RWRP design)
- ✓ Midrange-focused with articulate highs—excellent for blues, country, and jazz
- ✓ Lower output (6.4 kΩ) stays articulate in clean and moderately overdriven tones
- ✓ Hand-wound with traditional construction and wax potting for stability
Why choose Seymour Duncan SHR-1n Hot Rails for Strat Parchment Pickup
- ✓ Humbucker-level output (10.8 k impedance) without routing—ideal for high-gain metal and hard rock
- ✓ Dual-coil design maintains tight note separation and clarity under heavy distortion and compression
- ✓ Upper midrange presence cuts through dense mix textures
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with wax potting for squeal-free operation at extreme volumes
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup works better for clean tones?
The APS2 is designed for clean through moderately overdriven tones, with its 6.4 kΩ resistance and midrange focus delivering articulate, smooth voicing. The SHR-1n's aggressive output and upper midrange emphasis are voiced for high-gain distortion and will sound overly hot and dark in clean settings.
Can either pickup eliminate hum in the middle position?
The APS2 uses reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RWRP) specifically to eliminate 60-cycle hum in middle-position Strat setups. The SHR-1n is a dual-coil design that provides humbucker-style hum cancellation but is positioned as a neck pickup replacement, not a middle-position solution.
Which is better for metal and extreme distortion?
The SHR-1n is purpose-built for metal and high-gain contexts, with 10.8 k impedance, ceramic magnets, and a 4.8 kHz resonant peak that maintains clarity under heavy compression and distortion. The APS2's lower output and midrange emphasis will lack the aggression and sustain metal requires.
Do both pickups require routing?
The APS2 is a standard neck or middle-position single-coil replacement with no routing needed. The SHR-1n is a dual-coil humbucker in single-coil form factor, also fitting standard single-coil cavities without routing your Strat body.