Unleash the full potential of your axe with the Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups. Designed specifically for the modern metal player, these high-output active bridge humbuckers deliver powerful, full-bodied punch with a tonal response that's more organic and open than traditional active pickups. The result is a beautiful balance between high-gain output and the natural character of your guitar.

The AHB-1s are equipped with blade magnets, allowing for compatibility with both humbucker and Trembucker string spacings. No matter how much gain you run, these pickups can handle it, providing a dead-quiet, muscular performance ideal for a full-metal onslaught. They are also highly articulate, excelling at screaming pinched harmonics and hyper-speed riffage across the entire fretboard.

The pickups come complete with all necessary mounting hardware, including pots, jack, and a battery clip, plus quick-connector cables for easy installation. The combination of these features transforms any guitar into a high-powered rock machine, proving that the Blackouts AHB-1 pickups are not just pickups, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Key Features:

• High-output active bridge humbuckers designed for metal players
• Organic and open tonal response
• Blade magnets compatible with both humbucker and Trembucker string spacings
• Provides dead-quiet, muscular performance
• Articulate with screaming pinched harmonics and hyper-speed riffage
• Comes with necessary mounting hardware and quick-connector cables for easy installation
• Balanced inputs in a differential preamp for less hum and more tone
• Active 9V-powered design
• Low noise, high output
• Black covers.

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FAQs

Are the Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups suitable for metal music?

Yes, the Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups are designed for high-output performance, making them ideal for metal and other heavy music genres due to their powerful, aggressive tone.

What is the difference between the neck and bridge pickups in the Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 set?

The AHB-1 set includes a neck pickup with an Alnico V magnet for warm tones and a bridge pickup with a ceramic magnet for sharper, more aggressive sounds, providing a balanced yet powerful output.

How do Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups compare to EMG pickups?

The Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups offer a high-output, active design similar to EMG pickups but are often praised for their fuller, richer tone and reduced noise levels, appealing to players seeking a robust sound.

Do the Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups require a battery?

Yes, as active pickups, the Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 require a 9V battery to operate, providing the necessary power for their high-output performance.

Can I install the Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups without soldering?

Yes, the Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 pickups feature a solderless connectivity system, allowing for easy installation without the need for soldering.