Seymour Duncan ASB-6N Active Soapbar 6-String Neck Pickup

The ASB-6N is a high-output active neck pickup engineered for modern 6-string instruments demanding clarity and punch without sacrificing articulation. This soapbar-format pickup delivers responsive dynamics across the neck, making it ideal for players who need definition in lower registers while maintaining tight control in aggressive playing styles.

Active Circuitry & Tone Shaping

The onboard active preamp provides approximately 1,000 continuous hours of battery life per set, ensuring reliability during extended sessions. Three-band EQ control—Bass (8), Mid (4), Treble (7)—allows fine-tuned tone shaping from the instrument itself, letting you dial in anything from scooped lows to enhanced highs without reaching for outboard gear.

Design & Specifications

An internal split-blade design paired with ceramic bar magnets creates a 7 kHz resonant peak optimized for neck position, delivering punchy mids and articulate highs. The pickup comes with a two-conductor cable and all necessary mounting and wiring hardware, making installation straightforward on compatible instruments.

Key Features

• Active soapbar pickup for 6-string neck position
• Ceramic bar magnet construction
• 7 kHz resonant peak (neck-optimized)
• Three-band EQ: Bass (8), Mid (4), Treble (7)
• Onboard active preamp with battery-powered operation
• Approximately 1,000 hours continuous battery life per set
• Internal split-blade design
• Two-conductor cable included
• Direct EMG 45 Phase II soapbar replacement
• All mounting and wiring hardware included

The ASB-6N combines active amplification with proven Seymour Duncan engineering to deliver a neck pickup that balances output, clarity, and user-adjustable tone control.