Detail 01
Active
An onboard preamp does the output. Very low noise and consistent tone, but it needs a battery to work at all.
Product detailSKU #1274034493472
Seymour DuncanAHB-1 Blackouts Humbucker Set with Metal Covers Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Active humbucker set with nickel metal covers. For players who want low-noise, high-output pickups and a traditional covered look rather than exposed bobbins.
Strong match
Who this is for
- High-gain players who need a very quiet noise floor on stage
- Guitars with nickel hardware where covered pickups look right
- Anyone replacing both pickups in one job
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who dislike batteries or forget to unplug their cable
- Guitars with shallow control cavities and no room for a 9V
- Anyone chasing a lower-output, passive vintage response
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
Metal covers, nickel
Closed covers instead of exposed bobbins. Matches nickel bridges and tuners rather than black or chrome hardware.
Detail 03
Humbucker set
Bridge and neck sold together and voiced to match, so switching positions does not jump in volume.
Detail 04
Battery-powered circuit
The battery drains whenever a cable is plugged in, so unplug after playing to avoid a dead guitar at soundcheck.
Detail 05
$269 for the pair
Roughly $135 a position, and the preamp is built in rather than a separate purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need a 9V battery and somewhere to put it; a rear cavity or battery box
- 02Active pickups use their own pot and jack values, so plan a full harness swap
- 03Soldering and cavity access required; not a five-minute drop-in on most guitars
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long does the battery last?
It depends on how often the guitar is plugged in, since that is what powers the circuit. Carry a spare 9V and unplug when you stop playing.
02Can I use my existing volume and tone pots?
Usually not. Active pickups expect a different harness than passive ones. Plan on replacing pots and the output jack during install.
03What is the difference between these and the black-cover version?
The nickel metal covers. Choose them to match nickel bridges, tuners and control plates instead of black hardware.
04Will these fit a standard humbucker route?
The pickups themselves are standard humbucker size. The battery is the real constraint, so check for cavity space before ordering.
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
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
