Detail 01
Alnico II magnet
A softer magnet than Alnico V. Less string pull and a rounder attack rather than a sharp, aggressive edge.
Product detailSKU #1274034493416
Seymour DuncanAPH-1b Alnico II Pro Bridge Humbucker Nickel
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Seymour Duncan APH-1b Alnico II Pro bridge humbucker in nickel cover. A lower-output, vintage-voiced replacement for a bridge humbucker route.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bridge slot where the stock pickup sounds stiff or harsh
- Players who ride the guitar volume knob to clean up
- Guitars with nickel hardware needing a matching covered pickup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum gain and compression
- Guitars routed for single-coils
- Anyone who wants an uncovered, exposed-bobbin look
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
Bridge-position wind
Wound hotter than the matching neck model to balance the thinner string swing near the bridge.
Detail 03
Nickel cover
Metal cover shields the coils and matches nickel hardware. Covers slightly tame the very top end.
Detail 04
H configuration
Single full-size humbucker. Drops into a standard humbucker route; no pickguard or body work needed.
Detail 05
6.7 kHz peak
The resonant peak sits high, so treble detail survives despite the cover and the moderate output.
Detail 06
$135 price
Mid-tier for a covered humbucker. A matched neck pickup is a second purchase at similar cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required; no pots, wiring harness or mounting ring included
- 02Lower output than most stock bridge humbuckers, so expect less gain
- 03Nickel covers dull with hand contact over time; gold and chrome age differently
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as the SH-1 '59?
No. It is the APH-1b Alnico II Pro, a separate model using an Alnico II magnet. The two are voiced differently despite both being vintage-output.
02Will it fit a Strat with a humbucker bridge route?
Yes, if the route is a full-size humbucker cavity and the pickguard opening matches. Check whether your pickguard mounts the pickup or the body does.
03Can I remove the nickel cover?
Covers can be desoldered and removed, but that is tech work and risks damaging the coils. Buy uncovered if you want that look.
04Do I need a neck pickup to match?
Not required, but mixing it with a much hotter neck pickup will leave the two positions unbalanced in volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
- Bridge
- 6.7kHz
