Seymour Duncan APH-2n Slash Humbucker Nickel 4-Conductor SE Pickup
- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11104-06-Nc-4c-bpSh
Description
Seymour Duncan APH-2n Slash Humbucker Nickel 4-Conductor SE Pickup
The APH-2n is a medium-high output neck humbucker that delivers articulate, singing sustain with controlled midrange presence. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this pickup nails the classic Slash tone—warm and focused without excessive aggression—and works equally well across rock, blues, and hard rock rigs where that iconic Les Paul character defines your voice.
Tone & Output Character
Built on an Alnico II magnet and wax-potted coils, the APH-2n produces a medium-high output level that balances clarity with sustain. On stage, this pickup cuts through the mix without sacrificing definition, making it ideal for neck position work where warmth and note separation are critical to your tone.
Construction & Reliability
The nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs ensures secure seating in most guitar cavities, while the 4-conductor SE cable provides flexible wiring options for coil-tapping and phase switching. Maple spacer construction and paper-tape potting deliver the resonant character and long-term stability you need in a gigging workhorse.
Key Features
- Alnico II bar magnet for warm, articulate tone
- Medium-High output level
- Dual coil humbucker design
- Nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs
- 4-conductor SE lead wire for flexible wiring configurations
- Maple spacer
- Wax potting with paper tape for resonance and durability
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara
- Neck position humbucker
- Single conductor braided construction
The APH-2n stands as one of the most dependable neck pickups for locking in that timeless, vintage-leaning humbucker voice with enough output to drive your amp without losing harmonic complexity.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan APH-2n is a medium-high output neck humbucker hand-built with Alnico II magnets for warm, articulate tone and singing sustain—the signature Slash neck pickup. Built for blues, rock, and hard rock players who want that classic Les Paul character on stage without sacrificing note definition or cut-through. Choose it for reliable gig tone that balances vintage warmth with modern clarity, backed by hand-built Santa Barbara construction and 4-conductor wiring for wiring flexibility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Classic Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the APH-2n suitable for metal and djent?
No; this pickup is voiced for warm, articulate sustain best suited to blues, rock, hard rock, and classic rock. Its controlled midrange and vintage-leaning character are not optimized for the aggression and voicing metal and djent genres demand.
What does the 4-conductor SE wiring allow me to do?
The 4-conductor lead enables flexible wiring options including coil-tapping and phase switching, giving you tonal versatility beyond a standard 2-conductor setup. This lets you customize the pickup's voice to your rig and playing style.
Is this a neck or bridge pickup?
This is a neck-position humbucker, designed to deliver warmth and note separation where neck pickups matter most for rhythm and lead tone blending.
Will it fit my guitar cavity?
The nickel silver bottom plate with long mounting legs is designed to fit most standard guitar cavities, though cavity depth and pickup ring dimensions should be verified against your specific instrument before purchase.
How does the APH-2n compare to other humbuckers?
The APH-2n sits between vintage '59-style warmth and modern clarity, with medium-high output that cuts through without losing harmonic complexity. It's comparable to the Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 and Gibson Custom 498, offering that iconic Les Paul character without excessive aggression.
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