Seymour Duncan AS-1b, Blackouts, Hot Strat, Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11206-11-B
Description
Seymour Duncan AS-1b Blackouts Hot Strat Bridge Pickup
The AS-1b is a high-output active bridge pickup engineered for aggressive tones and controlled dynamics across a wide frequency spectrum. Built with a ceramic magnet and dual-mode output switching, this pickup delivers punchy articulation and sustained high-gain clarity without the feedback issues that plague passive designs at volume. It's built for players chasing modern metal, hard rock, and high-gain styles who demand consistency from a single bridge position.
Tone & Active Electronics
This active pickup features a ceramic magnet tuned to a 6.4 kHz resonant peak, which emphasizes cutting midrange and bright transients—essential for lead work that sits in the mix and chunky rhythm tones that cut through a live band. The 6/8/6 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble) balances low-end punch with articulate highs, while dual pin configuration allows you to switch between moderate and high-gain output modes—critical for matching your amp's input sensitivity and controlling saturation across different venues and rigs.
Installation & Compatibility
The AS-1b retrofits into standard Stratocaster single-coil routes with no additional routing required. Included hardware covers the essentials: 25K potentiometers, tone capacitor, stereo jack, battery clip, and all mounting hardware. The two-conductor shielded cable minimizes noise in high-gain contexts, making this a reliable drop-in replacement for gigging players upgrading from passive Strat pickups and needing active consistency on stage.
Key Features
- High-output active pickup design
- Ceramic magnet construction
- 6.4 kHz resonant peak for midrange clarity
- 6/8/6 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble)
- Dual pin selectable output modes (moderate and high-gain)
- Two-conductor shielded cable
- Standard Stratocaster single-coil route compatibility
- Includes 25K pots, tone capacitor, stereo jack, battery clip, and mounting hardware
The AS-1b consolidates professional-grade active pickup performance, output flexibility, and all necessary installation components into a single bridge unit built for live reliability and high-gain authority.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan AS-1b Blackouts is a high-output active bridge pickup engineered for metal, hard rock, and modern high-gain styles, delivering punchy articulation and sustained clarity without feedback issues that plague passive designs at volume. Its ceramic magnet and 6.4 kHz resonant peak emphasize cutting midrange ideal for lead work and chunky rhythms, while dual-mode output switching lets you match your preamp's input sensitivity and control saturation. Drop into any standard Stratocaster single-coil route with the included hardware—25K pots, tone capacitor, stereo jack, battery clip, and shielded cable.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern High-Gain
- ✓ Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is the AS-1b best suited for?
The AS-1b excels in metal, hard rock, modern high-gain, and lead work contexts where cutting midrange, bright transients, and sustained clarity are essential. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk playing styles.
Do I need any routing modifications to install this pickup in my Stratocaster?
No—the AS-1b retrofits into standard Stratocaster single-coil routes with no additional routing required. All necessary hardware is included: 25K potentiometers, tone capacitor, stereo jack, battery clip, and mounting components.
What is the difference between the two output modes?
The AS-1b features dual-pin selectable output modes—moderate and high-gain—allowing you to match your preamp's input sensitivity and control saturation levels depending on your amp and desired tone.
How does the active design prevent feedback at high volumes?
The ceramic magnet tuned to a 6.4 kHz resonant peak delivers punchy articulation and controlled dynamics across a wide frequency spectrum, eliminating the feedback issues common to passive pickup designs when pushed at high gain and volume.
What skill level is required to use this pickup effectively?
The AS-1b is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players comfortable with high-gain styles and active electronics. Its dual output modes require some familiarity with gain-staging and preamp input sensitivity.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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