Seymour Duncan APH-2s Slash Alnico II Pro Humbucker Raw Nickel Cover,
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11104-08-RNc
Description
Seymour Duncan APH-2s Slash Alnico II Pro Humbucker Raw Nickel Cover, SET Pickup
The Seymour Duncan APH-2s Slash Alnico II Pro humbuckers deliver the focused, articulate bite that defined Slash's tone across decades of recording and touring. These pickups balance aggressive midrange presence with controlled output, making them equally effective for heavy rhythm work and sustained lead playing. The raw nickel cover gives these pickups their characteristic appearance while contributing to their direct, uncolored sonic character.
Tone & Output Character
Built with Alnico II magnets, these pickups produce a warm yet punchy response with strong harmonic definition. The bridge pickup's 8.9k ohms DC resistance and 6 kHz resonant peak deliver cutting presence without harshness, while the neck pickup's 8.3k ohms and 6.4 kHz peak provide articulate, musical sustain. The EQ curve (7/5/8 for bass/mids/treble) emphasizes both low-end weight and high-end snap, with a scooped midrange that cuts through live mix and studio tracking alike.
Construction & Reliability
Each pickup features single-conductor lead wire with braided shield for low-noise signal transmission and reliable soldered connections that hold up on stage. Long-legged base plates and a wooden spacer ensure stable mounting and consistent performance across gigs and sessions, while the uncovered design with raw nickel finish maintains visual authenticity and sonic directness.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker set (bridge and neck)
- Alnico II magnets
- Bridge DC resistance: 8.9k ohms
- Neck DC resistance: 8.3k ohms
- Bridge resonant peak: 6 kHz
- Neck resonant peak: 6.4 kHz
- EQ: 7 (bass) / 5 (midrange) / 8 (treble)
- Single-conductor lead wire with braided shield on each pickup
- Long-legged base plates
- Wooden spacer
- Soldered connectivity
- Raw nickel cover finish
This set delivers the controlled aggression and tonal versatility that made the APH-2s a trusted choice for touring musicians and studio players working in high-gain and classic rock contexts.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan APH-2s Slash Alnico II Pro humbuckers are a matched bridge-and-neck set engineered to capture the focused, articulate bite that defined Slash's tone across decades of touring and recording. Built with Alnico II magnets and raw nickel covers, they balance warm, punchy response with aggressive midrange presence and cutting high-end snap, excelling at both heavy rhythm work and sustained leads. These pickups excel on stage and in the studio for hard rock, heavy metal, and classic rock players who demand controlled output, strong harmonic definition, and tonal versatility without harshness.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Heavy Metal
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Blues
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in this set?
This is a matched bridge-and-neck humbucker pair. The bridge pickup has 8.9k ohms DC resistance with a 6 kHz resonant peak, and the neck pickup has 8.3k ohms with a 6.4 kHz peak. Both feature Alnico II magnets, raw nickel covers, single-conductor lead wire with braided shield, long-legged base plates, and a wooden spacer.
What genres and playing styles are these best suited for?
These pickups excel in hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and blues. Their aggressive midrange presence, cutting high-end snap, and controlled output make them ideal for both rhythm and lead work in high-gain and classic rock applications. They are not optimized for jazz or folk genres.
How do the bridge and neck pickups differ tonally?
The bridge pickup (8.9k ohms) delivers more cutting presence with a 6 kHz resonant peak for aggressive lead definition, while the neck pickup (8.3k ohms) provides articulate, musical sustain with a slightly higher 6.4 kHz peak. Both share the same EQ curve (7 bass, 5 mids, 8 treble) that emphasizes low-end weight and high-end snap while scooping mids to help notes cut through.
What skill level do I need to install these pickups?
These pickups are designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Installation requires basic soldering and guitar electronics knowledge; if you are not experienced with pickup swaps, consulting a qualified technician is recommended.
How does the raw nickel cover affect the tone?
The raw nickel cover contributes to the direct, uncolored sonic character of these pickups, maintaining visual authenticity while preserving the warm yet punchy Alnico II response with strong harmonic definition.
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