Seymour Duncan APH-2s Slash Alnico II Pro Humbucker Nickel Cover, SET Pickup

The APH-2s Slash Alnico II Pro set delivers aggressive, high-output character with balanced articulation across both positions. These humbuckers cut through dense arrangements while maintaining note definition on single-note runs, striking the balance between sustain and clarity that hard rock and metal players demand. The matched pair excels at producing thick, vocal midrange tones without sacrificing treble definition.

Tone & Harmonic Character

Alnico II magnets paired with long-legged base plates and vacuum wax potting produce the smooth treble roll-off and midrange warmth that defined the classic hard rock sound. The wooden spacer and nickel silver bottom plate contribute harmonic complexity, while single-conductor braided-shield wiring on each pickup minimizes noise without coloring the signal path, preserving clarity across the frequency spectrum.

Electrical Specifications & Output

The bridge pickup measures 8.9k ohms DC resistance and the neck 8.3k ohms, positioning this set firmly in the high-output range with a balanced EQ profile (7 bass / 5 mid / 8 treble). Resonant peaks at 6 kHz (bridge) and 6.4 kHz (neck) emphasize clarity and punch without sacrificing harmonic character—ideal for both rhythm aggression and lead articulation.

Key Features

• Passive humbucker set in HH configuration
• Alnico II magnet composition
• Bridge pickup: 8.9k ohms DC resistance
• Neck pickup: 8.3k ohms DC resistance
• Long-legged base plates for enhanced sustain
• Wooden spacer construction
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Vacuum wax potted for noise reduction
• Single-conductor lead wire with braided shield on each pickup
• Standard spacing configuration
• Soldered connectivity
• Bridge and neck resonant peaks at 6 kHz and 6.4 kHz

The APH-2s set balances aggression and sustain with the articulation and harmonic character that separates quality instruments from merely loud ones.