The Seymour Duncan APH-1N Alnico II Pro is a neck–position passive humbucker that rewrites the playbook for vintage–voiced pickups. Designed and manufactured in the USA, this humbucker uses Alnico 2 magnets to deliver the warm, expressive tones that defined classic rock and blues records. The DC resistance measures 7.5k, sitting in the sweet spot for players chasing PAF–style clarity without sacrificing sustain or harmonic complexity.
The Alnico 2 magnet structure provides lower magnetic pull than ceramic or Alnico 5 alternatives, allowing strings to vibrate more freely and producing a rounder, less aggressive response. Four–conductor shielded cable enables coil–splitting and phase–reversal wiring options when paired with compatible switching. The gold mesh cover adds visual distinction while preserving the open, breathing character that separates this pickup from potted, wax–sealed designs that prioritise feedback rejection over tonal transparency.
Features
- Neck position passive humbucker with Alnico 2 magnet structure
- 7.5k DC resistance for warm, PAF–style vintage voicing
- Four–conductor shielded cable for coil–splitting and phase options
- Gold mesh cover maintains open tonal character and aesthetics
- Designed and manufactured in the United States by Seymour Duncan
- Alnico 2 magnets reduce string pull for enhanced sustain
- Classic rock and blues tonal profile with harmonic complexity
- Compatible with standard humbucker routing and mounting hardware



