Seymour Duncan APH-2n Slash Humbucker Raw Nickel 4-Conductor SE Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11104-06-RNc-4c-bpSh
Description
Seymour Duncan APH-2n Slash Humbucker Raw Nickel 4-Conductor SE Pickup
The APH-2n is a neck-position humbucker engineered to deliver the thick, articulate tone that defined Slash's signature sound. Built with hand-wound construction and potted for feedback control, this pickup balances warm lows with controlled highs—ideal for recording sessions seeking that classic rock character without excessive brightness or mud.
Tone & Frequency Response
An Alnico II magnet paired with a 6.4 kHz frequency peak creates a smooth, vocal midrange that cuts through a mix while preserving natural sustain. The 7.92K ohms DC resistance sits in the sweet spot for high-gain and classic rock applications, offering enough output to drive tracking through tube amps without sacrificing dynamic response or transient detail.
Design & Construction
Hand-built in Santa Barbara with wax potting for stability and reduced microphonic noise, this neck pickup features a nickel-silver bottom plate and maple spacer that contribute to tonal clarity and structural integrity. The 4-conductor wiring enables flexible coil-splitting and phase options, expanding your sonic palette across production contexts and mix arrangements.
Key Features
- Alnico II magnet
- 7.92K ohms DC resistance
- 6.4 kHz frequency peak
- 4-conductor shielded wiring
- Nickel-silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
- Maple spacer
- Wax potted construction
- Neck position
- Hand built in Santa Barbara
This APH-2n delivers the articulate, controlled tone essential for professional recordings—a neck pickup that tracks cleanly in isolation or pairs seamlessly with a hot bridge humbucker for layered, full-spectrum tracking.
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At a Glance
The APH-2n is a neck-position humbucker designed to sit cleanly in a mix with its warm lows and vocal midrange, making it ideal for rock and blues recording sessions where clarity and natural sustain matter. Hand-wound construction, Alnico II magnets, and 4-conductor wiring give you flexible coil-splitting options during tracking and mixing, so you can shape your tone without resorting to EQ alone.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Classic Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What position is this pickup designed for?
The APH-2n is engineered as a neck-position pickup. Its warm lows and smooth midrange are optimized for that location, though it can work in single-pickup configurations if needed.
What does the 4-conductor wiring let me do?
4-conductor wiring enables coil-splitting and phase-reversal options, giving you more tonal flexibility in your rig without extra external switches or modifications.
Is this pickup good for high-gain playing?
Yes—the 7.92K ohms DC resistance and Alnico II magnet provide enough output to push tube amps into overdrive and sustain, while the controlled high-frequency peak keeps high-gain tones articulate rather than muddy.
What makes the hand-wound construction and wax potting matter?
Hand-wound construction in Santa Barbara ensures quality and consistency, while wax potting reduces microphonic feedback and noise—critical for stage reliability and tight tone in loud, high-gain settings.
Will this work with hard rock and blues equally well?
Yes—the smooth, vocal midrange and natural sustain suit both genres. The 6.4 kHz frequency peak lets the pickup cut through a mix in either style without sacrificing warmth or dynamic response.
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