Seymour Duncan AHB-1b Blackouts, 8-String, Bridge Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11106-42-B-8str
Description
Seymour Duncan AHB-1b Blackouts 8-String Bridge Pickup
The AHB-1b Blackouts captures aggressive, articulate high-gain response engineered for extended-range tracking and studio tracking. This 9V active bridge humbucker pairs tight low-end definition with cutting midrange presence, delivering the controlled clarity required for modern metal and djent productions on 8-string guitars. The onboard preamp circuitry ensures consistent output and headroom across high-gain amplification chains, translating to predictable, professional recordings.
Tone & Active Electronics
A ceramic bar magnet combined with the active preamp architecture yields articulate note separation and controlled sustain ideal for tracking fast, percussive playing styles with clarity. The EQ controls (Bass 6 / Mid 5 / Treble 8) allow precision shaping during recording and mixing phases, while the 530 kHz resonant peak positions the midrange emphasis for clarity in dense mix environments and through high-gain overdrive processing.
Recording Integration & Signal Chain
This bridge model ships with mounting hardware, potentiometers, output jack, and battery clip to streamline integration into your recording rig. The three-conductor shielded cable minimizes noise floor contamination and ensures clean signal transmission to your interface, while balanced inputs with differential preamp technology reject common-mode interference typical in studio and live recording settings.
Key Features
- 9V active bridge humbucker designed for 8-string guitars
- Ceramic bar magnet construction
- Three-conductor shielded cable
- Balanced inputs with differential preamp
- Bass/Mid/Treble EQ: 6 / 5 / 8
- 530 kHz resonant peak
- Includes mounting hardware and potentiometers
- Output jack and battery clip included
- Purpose-built for high-gain and extended-range applications
The AHB-1b remains a cornerstone choice for extended-range metal and progressive productions, delivering the controlled aggression and tonal sculpting capability that modern recording and mixing demands.
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At a Glance
The AHB-1b Blackouts is a 9V active 8-string bridge pickup that captures tight, articulate lows and defined midrange essential for modern metal and djent recording sessions. Onboard Bass/Mid/Treble EQ (6/5/8) lets you dial in clarity for dense arrangements, while the 530 kHz resonant peak and differential preamp ensure consistent, noise-free tracking through high-gain chains. This is your bridge option for capturing controlled, percussive aggression on extended-range instruments without losing definition in the mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the box?
The pickup ships with mounting hardware, potentiometers, an output jack, battery clip, and a three-conductor shielded cable for noise-free installation.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup designed for?
The AHB-1b is purpose-built for metal, djent, progressive, and drop-tuning styles that demand high-gain articulation and controlled sustain. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or country applications.
How do the EQ controls affect the tone?
The Bass (6), Mid (5), and Treble (8) controls allow you to sculpt the pickup's character to suit your amp and playing style. The 530 kHz resonant peak emphasizes clarity and midrange presence, ideal for cutting through dense mixes and high-gain overdrive.
Does the 9V active circuitry require a battery?
Yes, the pickup uses a 9V battery powered by the included battery clip. The active preamp ensures consistent output and headroom across high-gain amplification chains.
Is this pickup suitable for intermediate players?
The AHB-1b is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who require high-output articulation and tonal control. Its active electronics and EQ shaping make it ideal for modern metal and progressive playing on 8-string guitars.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $10 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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