Detail 01
Active
Onboard preamp needs a 9V battery. Output stays constant, noise floor is low, treble does not drop with long cables.
Product detailSKU #1274034493486
Seymour DuncanAHB-1 Blackouts Humbucker Set with Metal Covers Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Active humbucker set with metal covers for guitars aimed at high-gain playing. For players who want a tight, low-noise pickup and are willing to run a battery.
Strong match
Who this is for
- High-gain rhythm where passive pickups get muddy or noisy
- Players who want consistent output regardless of cable or pedal chain
- Guitars already routed for a battery compartment
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want pickup volume and tone to clean up with the guitar knob
- Anyone unwilling to route a cavity for a 9V battery
- Vintage or blues-oriented tones
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
Humbucker set (neck and bridge)
Both positions covered, so the guitar stays matched in output and voicing across the switch.
Detail 03
Metal covers, gold
Covers add shielding and change the look. Gold hardware only matches guitars with gold bridges and tuners.
Detail 04
Set rather than single pickup
Replaces both pickups in one job, which is one wiring session instead of two.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a 9V battery and somewhere to put it, often a new rear cavity
- 02Battery drains whenever a cable is left plugged in
- 03Standard passive pots and switch may need changing to match the active wiring
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these need a battery?
Yes. Active pickups run on a 9V battery. The circuit powers up when a cable is plugged into the guitar jack, so unplug when you are done playing.
02Will these fit my guitar?
They are humbucker-sized, so a guitar with standard humbucker routes will take them. The battery is the harder part, since many guitars have no cavity for one.
03Is this a full set?
Yes, neck and bridge together for $289.
04Can I install these myself?
If you solder and have wired pickups before, yes. Active sets involve the jack and battery as well as the pickups, so a tech is the safer route otherwise.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Color Finish
- Gold
