Seymour Duncan AHB-1N Original Blackouts Neck Pickup Black Cover

Share
Pin it
Seymour Duncan AHB-1N Original Blackouts Neck Pickup Black Cover sku number 11106-30-B

Seymour Duncan AHB-1N Original Blackouts Neck Pickup Black Cover

In stock

SKU
11106-30-B
No sales tax on orders shipped outside California Most national retailers and online marketplaces now collect sales tax in nearly every state. Shipping outside California keeps roughly 6–10% in your pocket. Learn more
Description

application
9-volt active humbucker for aggressive playing styles. Recommended for old school metal,garage,punk,thrash,drop tunings,and other heavy rock styles.

description
The ”other” USA-made active humbuckers use unbalanced inputs in a differential preamp. The problem is,an unbalanced differential preamp is not very effective at cancelling hum. Our engineers figured out how to capture the tone that players want in an active design,but using balanced inputs. The result is 12dB to 14dB less noise,plus more lows,more highs,and more output. Simply put,Blackouts have more tone than other active pickups.

complete setup
Blackouts are available in individual neck and bridge models,or as a two-pickup set. All versions come with all necessary mounting hardware,including pots,jack,and a battery clip.

guitars
For all humbucker guitars. The blade magnets make this pickup suitable for both humbucker and Trembucker string spacings.

More Information
Condition New
Country of Manufacture United States
Reviews
Write Your Own Review
You're reviewing: Seymour Duncan AHB-1N Original Blackouts Neck Pickup Black Cover
Your Rating:
loader
Loading...

You submitted your review for moderation.

This form is protected by reCAPTCHA - the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

At a Glance

The Seymour Duncan AHB-1N Blackouts are high-output active humbuckers engineered for metal, thrash, and heavy rock with balanced-input preamps that deliver 12–14dB less hum than typical active designs. Neck-positioned, they lock in extended lows and highs while maintaining aggressive clarity—ideal for drop-tuned rigs and high-gain touring setups. Every pickup ships with pots, jack, battery clip, and mounting hardware, ready to drop into any humbucker-spaced guitar.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • ✓ Metal
  • ✓ Thrash Metal
  • ✓ Hard Rock
  • ✓ Punk
  • ✓ Drop Tunings

Not the best pick for

  • – Jazz
  • – Blues
  • – Country

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the box?

The AHB-1N includes the pickup itself, mounting hardware, potentiometers, output jack, and battery clip—everything needed for installation in any humbucker-cavity guitar.

How do Blackouts differ from other active pickups like EMG or Fishman?

Seymour Duncan designed the Blackouts with balanced inputs in the preamp, which cancels hum 12–14dB more effectively than unbalanced differential designs used in competing actives. The result is more output, extended lows and highs, and cleaner tone.

Will this fit my guitar?

Yes, the AHB-1N works in any humbucker-cavity guitar. The blade magnets accommodate both standard humbucker and Trembucker string spacings, so it will fit Fenders, Gibsons, and most modern electrics.

What styles is this pickup designed for?

The Blackouts excel in metal, thrash, hard rock, punk, and drop-tuning applications where high output, aggressive tone, and noise rejection are essential. They are not voiced for jazz, blues, or country.

Is this a neck or bridge pickup?

This is a neck-position model (AHB-1N). Seymour Duncan also offers a bridge version (AHB-1) and matched pairs if you want to upgrade both positions.

Compare With

✨
🎸

Welcome! Before we chat…

Drop your name and email so we can follow up if you reach us after hours.

We never share your info.

✨
🟢 Specialist connected