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Seymour Duncan AHB-2B Blackouts Metal Bridge Pickup Black Cover vs Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover)
The AHB-2B is an active, high-output metal pickup engineered for aggression and clarity in drop tunings, while the SPH90-1B is a passive P-90 retrofit offering warm, fat tones suited to blues, jazz, and classic rock. Choose the AHB-2B for modern metal; choose the SPH90-1B for vintage-voiced, single-coil character in traditional genres.
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Seymour Duncan AHB-2B Blackouts Metal Bridge Pickup Black Cover
Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover)
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan AHB-2B Blackouts Metal Bridge Pickup Black Cover | Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Any Position | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan AHB-2B Blackouts Metal Bridge Pickup Black Cover
- ✓ Active design with high output cuts through dense mixes with clarity
- ✓ Tight low-end and punchy midrange tailored for drop tunings and metal
- ✓ Articulate, defined upper-midrange aggression for modern high-gain tones
- ✓ Dual pin configuration offers two output modes for tonal flexibility
Why choose Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover)
- ✓ Authentic P-90 single-coil tone in humbucker form factor—no routing needed
- ✓ Alnico 2 magnets deliver warm, fat character with soft attack and sustain
- ✓ Metal covers provide shielding and noise reduction over standard soapbar designs
- ✓ Balanced neck/RW-RP bridge set offers hum-free stereo operation
Frequently asked questions
Do these pickups require different wiring or power sources?
The AHB-2B is active and requires battery power with a three-conductor shielded cable; the SPH90-1B is passive and uses a standard single-conductor cable with no battery needed.
Which pickup works better for clean or low-volume playing?
The SPH90-1B's soft attack and warm character suit clean tones and subtle dynamics; the AHB-2B is engineered for high-gain applications and aggressive articulation, making it less ideal for clean playing.
Can I use either pickup as a neck option?
The AHB-2B is bridge-position only; the SPH90-1B is available in matched neck/bridge pairs with relative winding (RW/RP) for hum-free stereo operation.
How do the EQ profiles differ?
The AHB-2B prioritizes midrange punch (9 Mid) with controlled highs (5 Treble) and tight lows (7 Bass); the SPH90-1B emphasizes a big, fat, warm tone with natural articulate mids—no digital EQ curve is specified.