Seymour Duncan APH-2N Alnico II Pro Slash Signature Humbucker Black Nickel

The Seymour Duncan APH-2N Alnico II Pro Slash Signature neck pickup delivers warm, smooth vintage humbucker tone with sweet highs, rich mids, and expressive sustain—ideal for blues and classic rock lead playing.

Description

The Seymour Duncan APH-2N Alnico II Pro Slash Signature Humbucker – Black Nickel is the neck pickup used by Slash to achieve his signature warm, singing lead tone. Designed with Alnico II magnets, this pickup delivers smooth highs, soft attack, and rich harmonic content without harshness.

Voiced specifically for the neck position, the APH-2N offers exceptional clarity and balance, even with gain. Clean tones remain warm and articulate, while overdriven sounds bloom with sustain and dynamic response—perfect for blues, classic rock, hard rock, and expressive solo work.

Finished in an elegant black nickel cover, this pickup pairs beautifully with Les Paul-style guitars and vintage-inspired setups while offering modern reliability and consistency.

Angkor Music Shop Melbourne Authorized Seller.

Angkor Music Melbourne offers professional pickup installation and guitar setup services in-house.

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