Detail 01
Alnico II magnet
Softer magnetic pull than Alnico V. Rounder attack, warmer midrange, less string pull and less snap.
Product detailSKU #1274034493457
Seymour DuncanAPH-2b Alnico II Pro Slash Bridge Humbucker Electric Guitar Bridge Pickup Zebra
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Seymour Duncan's Alnico II Pro Slash bridge humbucker in zebra. For humbucker-equipped guitars where the goal is warmer, less aggressive bridge tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Les Paul-style guitars whose bridge pickup sounds harsh or brittle
- Classic rock and blues-rock players using medium-gain amps
- Players who want visible zebra coils under an open-top ring
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Metal players needing tight, high-output bridge attack
- Guitars with single-coil-only routs and pickguards
- Anyone wanting a matched neck-and-bridge set from one purchase
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
Wound hotter than a matching neck pickup to compensate for lower string movement near the bridge.
Detail 03
Humbucker
Two coils cancel hum. Needs a humbucker-sized rout — will not drop into a single-coil slot.
Detail 04
Zebra coils
One black, one cream bobbin. Cosmetic only, but visible if your guitar has no pickup cover.
Detail 05
Single pickup
Bridge only. Your neck pickup stays as-is, which may leave a mismatch in output and character.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bare pickup — no rings, springs, pots, or switch included
- 02Requires a humbucker rout; single-coil guitars need routing or a conversion ring
- 03Soldering required, plus height adjustment afterward to balance with the neck pickup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the Alnico II magnet actually change?
It pulls on the strings less than Alnico V, so notes bloom rather than snap. The result is a warmer, softer-edged bridge tone with more midrange.
02Will this fit a Stratocaster?
Only if the guitar has a humbucker rout and pickguard at the bridge. Standard single-coil Strats need routing or an HSS pickguard and rout.
03Is this good for high-gain metal?
It's a moderate-output pickup voiced for warmth. Under heavy gain it stays looser and less tight than pickups built for that job.
04Do I need the matching neck pickup?
No. Running it with your existing neck pickup works fine, though you may need to adjust pickup heights to even out volume between positions.
