Seymour Duncan AHB-1N Blackouts 7-String Neck Pickup
The AHB-1N Blackouts is a high-output active neck pickup engineered for extended-range instruments, delivering tight articulation and controlled low-end response ideal for modern metal and djent applications. This pickup combines aggressive gain with surprising clarity, allowing complex chord voicings and lead work to cut through dense mixes without muddiness.
Active Electronics & Power
Built on 9V active circuitry with a differential preamp and balanced inputs, this pickup achieves exceptional signal clarity and noise rejection across long cable runs. The included battery clip and mounting hardware provide straightforward installation, while the active topology enables the output level and frequency response to remain consistent regardless of cable capacitance.
Tone & Magnetic Design
An Alnico 5 magnet in the neck position yields a focused, articulate response with defined midrange presence—critical for maintaining clarity on lower strings of a 7-string instrument. The 12dB to 14dB noise reduction inherent to the active design eliminates hum and interference, essential for high-gain applications where passive pickup noise would otherwise be amplified.
Key Features
- 9V active pickup with integrated preamp
- Alnico 5 magnet tuned for neck position
- Balanced differential inputs for signal integrity
- 12dB to 14dB noise reduction
- Designed for 7-string guitar configurations
- Includes 25K potentiometers
- Stereo jack connection
- Battery clip and mounting hardware supplied
- Phase I and Phase II cover sizes available
The AHB-1N delivers the noise-free, articulate response and extended dynamic range that modern extended-range players demand from a neck position pickup.
