Detail 01
Alnico II magnet
Weaker magnet pull than Alnico V. Softer attack, rounder lows, less string pull on the neck position.
Product detailSKU #1274034493659
Seymour DuncanAPH-1n Alnico II Pro Neck Humbucker Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alnico II Pro neck humbucker, a moderate-output replacement for players who want a warmer, softer-attack neck tone in a humbucker guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping out a muddy stock neck humbucker on a Les Paul-style guitar
- Blues and classic rock players who lean on the neck position
- Smooth lead tones that clean up when you roll back volume
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain metal players wanting tight, aggressive neck response
- Anyone with a Strat or Tele routed for single-coils only
- Players unwilling to solder or pay for installation
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
Neck-position wind
Wound lower than a bridge model so it does not overwhelm the amp when you switch pickups.
Detail 03
Humbucker (H) format
Needs a humbucker-sized route and mounting ring. Will not drop into a single-coil neck slot.
Detail 04
Black cover-less finish
Exposed black bobbins. If your guitar has covered pickups, the look will change noticeably.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soldering required unless your guitar has a solderless harness
- 02Confirm your neck route is full humbucker size before ordering
- 03Pickup height adjustment after install matters more than most people expect
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Les Paul?
Yes, if the neck position is a standard humbucker route. Standard mounting ring spacing applies. Check whether your guitar uses covered pickups, since this one is uncovered.
02Is it high output?
No. It sits in moderate output territory. It is voiced for clarity and touch response rather than pushing an amp into saturation on its own.
03Can I pair it with a hotter bridge pickup?
Yes, that is a common setup. The lower neck output keeps the neck position from being louder than the bridge when you switch.
04Do I need a new pot or wiring?
Not usually. It wires into standard humbucker wiring. Existing pots and switch will work if they are in good condition.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
