Detail 01
Alnico II magnet
The pickup uses the same magnet type stated for the standard APH-1 Alnico II Pro.
Product detailSKU #1274034493457
Seymour DuncanAPH-2b Alnico II Pro Slash Bridge Humbucker Electric Guitar Bridge Pickup Zebra
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A bridge-position Slash signature humbucker with an Alnico II magnet, moderate output, and boosted output voicing for sustain and crunch.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking Slash’s recorded-tone pickup design
- Les Paul guitars
- Well-balanced humbucker-equipped guitars
- Jazz, blues, and classic rock
- Hollow and semi-hollow guitars
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars without humbucker pickup routing
- Players looking for a neck-position pickup
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Boosted output
It is wound with boosted output to push a stock Les Paul toward sustain and crunch.
Detail 03
Long-legged bottom plate and wooden spacer
These are appointments also found on the Duncan pickups in Slash’s 1986 recording guitar.
Detail 04
Hand built
It is hand built in Seymour Duncan’s Santa Barbara, California workshop.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is recommended for the bridge position.
- 02It uses a single-conductor cable.
- 03A pair of these pickups is suggested for a complete Slash-oriented setup.
- 04The SFX-11 Twin Tube Blue pedal mentioned in the product data is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a Slash signature pickup?
Yes. The APH-2b is described as Slash’s first signature pickup.
02Where should this pickup be installed?
It is recommended for the bridge position.
03What guitars does it suit?
It was designed for a Les Paul and is also stated to work with well-balanced humbucker-equipped, hollow, and semi-hollow guitars.
04What hardware is included?
All mounting hardware is included.
Reference
Full specifications
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