Seymour Duncan APH-1n Alnico II Pro Raw Nickel Rad Gold Msh Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11104-01-RNRc-GM
Description
Seymour Duncan APH-1n Alnico II Pro Neck Pickup — Raw Nickel
The Seymour Duncan APH-1n Alnico II Pro is a neck pickup built for players who need articulate response and clarity in every register. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup stays out of the way during chord work and rhythm parts while maintaining enough definition for fingerstyle passages and warm lead tones—exactly what a working musician needs in a neck position.
Tone & Character
Built around an Alnico 2 bar magnet, this pickup produces a warm, vintage-forward character with a resonant peak of 6.7 kHz that keeps midrange presence articulate without harshness. The EQ voicing of 7 bass / 4 mid / 8 treble creates a scooped low-end and bright top-end typical of classic neck positions, responding faithfully to both pick attack and finger dynamics on stage.
Construction & Reliability
Hand-potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback—essential for live use where feedback can kill a take. The pickup features a 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring configurations, and the nickel-silver bottom plate pairs with the raw nickel cover for a cohesive, understated look that doesn't distract from performance.
Key Features
- Alnico 2 bar magnet for warm, vintage response
- DC Resistance: 7.85 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 6.7 kHz
- EQ: 7 bass / 4 mid / 8 treble
- 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options
- Nickel-silver bottom plate
- Wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Raw nickel finish with gold mesh cover
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
This APH-1n delivers the balanced, articulate character that gigging musicians depend on across rock, blues, and jazz applications.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan APH-1n is a hand-built Alnico II neck pickup engineered for articulate, balanced tone with warm vintage character and midrange presence—ideal for blues, rock, and jazz players who need clarity in chord work and lead lines without excessive output. Its wax-potted construction eliminates feedback for reliable studio and stage use, while the 4-conductor lead wire offers flexible wiring options for custom configurations. Choose this pickup for professional-grade neck-position performance that responds dynamically to pick and finger technique.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What output level does this pickup have?
With a DC resistance of 7.85 kΩ, the APH-1n delivers moderate output balanced for clarity rather than aggression—ideal for blues, rock, and jazz where articulation matters more than high gain.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or drop-tuning genres?
No, this pickup is engineered for balanced, articulate response and is not recommended for metal or djent applications, which typically benefit from higher-output designs with different tonal profiles.
What wiring flexibility does the 4-conductor lead offer?
The 4-conductor lead wire enables multiple wiring configurations, allowing you to customize the pickup's voice for different split, series, or parallel setups in your instrument.
Why is wax potting important for this pickup?
Wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squealing, ensuring squeal-free operation that's essential for studio recording and live performance without unwanted noise.
How does the Alnico 2 magnet affect the tone character?
The Alnico 2 bar magnet produces a warm, vintage-forward character with a resonant peak at 6.7 kHz that emphasizes midrange presence—classic neck-position voicing across rock, blues, and jazz.
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