Seymour Duncan AHB-1s Blackouts, Set, Black Chr Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11106-32-BCHRc
Description
Seymour Duncan AHB-1s Blackouts, Set, Black Chrome
The Seymour Duncan AHB-1s Blackouts are engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tones with exceptional clarity and punch in the recording chain. These 9-volt active humbuckers excel in modern metal and high-gain tracking, delivering tight low-end response and defined midrange presence that translates through dense mixes with clarity and definition. The set includes both neck and bridge pickups with all necessary hardware and installation components for complete guitar integration.
Recording Tone & Active Electronics
Each pickup operates on a single 9-volt battery, ensuring consistent gain structure and noise-free tracking across all dynamic ranges and session volumes. The Neck magnet (Alnico V Bar) and Bridge magnet (Ceramic Bar) are paired with tuned resonant peaks—750 kHz (Neck) and 530 kHz (Bridge)—to deliver balanced articulation without feedback or muddiness in the recording environment. The EQ circuit (Bass/Mid/Treble: 6/5/8) on both pickups remains neutral and transparent, preserving natural pick attack while controlling harmonic bloom for clean, focused tracking.
Studio Installation & Guitar Compatibility
Both pickups utilize blade magnets compatible with humbucker and Trembucker string spacing, enabling flexible mounting across different guitar architectures and session instrument needs. The included three-conductor shielded cables and quick-connector connections streamline solderless installation, while the complete hardware package—potentiometers, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and installation wire—provides everything needed for reliable, professional studio setup.
Key Features
- 2-piece active humbucker pickup set (neck and bridge)
- 9-volt active humbucker design
- Neck magnet: Alnico V Bar
- Bridge magnet: Ceramic Bar
- Resonant peak: Neck 750 kHz, Bridge 530 kHz
- EQ circuit (Bass/Mid/Treble): Neck 6/5/8, Bridge 6/5/8
- Three-conductor shielded cable
- Blade magnets compatible with humbucker and Trembucker spacings
- Includes potentiometers, hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and installation wire
The AHB-1s Blackouts remain industry-standard active pickups for recording professionals and producers seeking modern tone, reliable noise-free performance, and straightforward installation across diverse session instruments.
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At a Glance
These active humbuckers excel at capturing punchy, articulate tones in high-gain recording sessions, with a tight low end and controlled midrange that sits clean in dense metal and djent mixes. The tuned resonant peaks (750 kHz neck, 530 kHz bridge) and transparent EQ circuit preserve natural pick attack while taming harmonic bloom, making them versatile for layering aggressive rhythm and lead parts. A complete set with all hardware and solderless quick-connectors means you can swap them into your session guitar and start recording without extra wiring headaches.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ High-Gain
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What magnets are in the neck and bridge, and how do they differ?
The neck pickup uses an Alnico V Bar magnet tuned to 750 kHz for articulate balance, while the bridge uses a Ceramic Bar magnet tuned to 530 kHz for aggressive punch and clarity. This pairing is designed to deliver consistent tonal balance across both pickups without feedback or muddiness.
What comes in the box, and do I need to solder?
The set includes both neck and bridge pickups, three-conductor shielded cables with quick-connector connections, potentiometers, capacitor, output jack, battery clip, and installation wire. Quick-connector cables eliminate the need to solder, streamlining installation.
Are these pickups suitable for jazz or blues?
No—the AHB-1s are engineered for metal, hard rock, djent, and high-gain applications. Their aggressive clarity and tight response are optimized for those styles, making them less ideal for jazz and blues players who typically favor warmer, more nuanced tones.
How do the AHB-1s compare to EMG 81/85 or Fishman Fluence Modern?
All three are industry-standard active pickups for high-gain applications. The AHB-1s offer a balanced, articulate midrange with transparent EQ, while EMG 81/85 deliver a brighter, more aggressive top-end character. Fishman Fluence Modern provides multi-voice versatility; the AHB-1s are single-voice focused designs.
Will these fit my guitar, and do they work with Trembucker spacing?
The blade magnets are compatible with both standard humbucker and Trembucker string spacing, offering flexible mounting across different guitar architectures. Confirm your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions before installation.
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