Seymour Duncan APH-1b Alnico II Pro Humbucker Black Pickup

Seymour Duncan APH-1b Alnico II Pro Humbucker Black Pickup

The APH-1b is a bridge humbucker built to cut through on stage without losing articulation or note definition. It pairs articulate, singing sustain with a touch of vintage warmth—balancing clarity and output for rock and alternative players who need presence in a live mix. Built to Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara standards, this pickup delivers power where it counts and stays responsive under your fingers.

Tone & Character

An Alnico II bar magnet paired with a nickel silver bottom plate produces a responsive, harmonically rich tone with a pronounced midrange. The 6.7 kHz resonant peak and 7/4/8 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasize upper-mid definition while maintaining controlled low-end, cutting through a mix without brittleness or mud.

Road Reliability

Wax potting eliminates feedback and squeal, keeping your tone stable even when you push volume. Hand assembly in Santa Barbara, combined with robust component selection, makes this a dependable choice that handles the demands of regular gigging with minimal maintenance.

Key Features

• Magnet: Alnico II Bar
• Bottom plate: Nickel silver
• DC Resistance (bridge): 7.85 kΩ
• Resonant Peak (bridge): 6.7 kHz
• EQ curve: 7 Bass / 4 Midrange / 8 Treble
• Four-conductor cable included
• Wax potted for squeal-free operation
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Available in standard humbucker or Trembucker spacing
• No logo finish

The APH-1b combines vintage Alnico character with modern construction to deliver a pickup that translates precise playing and articulation directly into your amplifier and out into the room.