Seymour Duncan Blackouts HB Active 7 String Humbucker Neck (Black)

The Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 seven-string neck humbucker brings high-output active circuitry to extended-range metal and heavy rock. Designed and manufactured in the USA, this pickup runs on active electronics to deliver aggressive crunch with drastically reduced noise–a critical advantage when high gain meets low tunings. The Alnico 5 magnet voicing ensures the neck position retains warmth and definition even under heavy distortion, preventing the muddy low-end response that plagues many seven-string configurations.

Active circuitry requires battery power, supplied via the included single-conductor cable and dedicated battery wire for straightforward installation. The Alnico 5 magnet structure provides a balanced magnetic field across all seven strings, maintaining clarity on the low B while preserving harmonic complexity on the higher strings. Black housing matches modern extended-range aesthetics. The AHB-1 design prioritises low noise floor and high headroom, making it responsive to both palm-muted rhythm work and sustained lead passages without unwanted hum or interference.

Features

• Active humbucker designed for seven-string guitars in neck position
• Alnico 5 magnet for warm tone and harmonic clarity
• High-output active circuitry delivers low-noise performance under gain
• Single-conductor cable with battery wire included for installation
• Black housing matches contemporary extended-range guitar finishes
• Designed and manufactured in the United States
• Optimised for metal, hard rock, and heavy extended-range applications
• Balances aggressive crunch with articulate note separation across strings