Seymour Duncan AS-1s, Blackouts, Hot Strat, Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan AS-1S Blackouts Hot Strat Pickup Set (Black)

The AS-1S Blackouts deliver aggressive, high-output active tone in a drop-in single-coil format. This three-pickup set combines AlNiCo V magnets in the neck and middle positions with a ceramic bridge pickup, engineered for studio tracking and mixing scenarios where modern punch and cut-through clarity matter most. The dual-pin configuration gives you control over output intensity, switching between moderate passive-style response and significantly boosted high-gain aggression to match your recording chain and session requirements.

Recording Tone & Frequency Response

The resonant peak frequencies are tuned to 4.80 kHz (neck/middle) and 6.40 kHz (bridge), producing articulate mids and defined highs that sit forward in dense mixes and cut through layered arrangements without muddiness. The active design with selectable output modes lets you dial in moderate output comparable to passive pickups for subtle harmonic saturation or engage maximum gain for punchy, saturated response ideal for overdrive and distortion textures—all without adding unwanted noise or artifacts during multitrack recording.

Studio Setup & Integration

These pickups drop into any standard single-coil Stratocaster route with no modification required, making them ideal for retrofitting dedicated session instruments or quickly swapping tone palettes between projects. The set includes 25K pots, stereo jack, battery clip, and all necessary mounting hardware for complete integration into your tracking rig, enabling fast gear changes when session needs shift.

Key Features

• Three-pickup configuration: two AS-1n neck/middle pickups and one AS-1b bridge pickup
• AlNiCo V magnets (neck and middle); ceramic magnet (bridge)
• Resonant peak frequency: 4.80 kHz (neck/middle), 6.40 kHz (bridge)
• Dual-pin configuration for moderate or high-gain output selection
• Active pickup design requiring battery power
• Output selectable between passive-comparable and significantly boosted high-gain modes
• Drop-in retrofit for standard single-coil pickup route
• Includes 25K pots, stereo jack, battery clip, and mounting hardware
• Black finish

The AS-1S Blackouts are engineered for producers and engineers seeking transparent articulation and controllable aggression while maintaining Strat-style ergonomics and switching flexibility across varied recording applications.