Detail 01
Alnico II magnet
A softer magnet than Alnico V. Pulls less on the strings, giving a rounder attack and warmer midrange.
Product detailSKU #1274034493407
Seymour DuncanAPH-2n Alnico II Pro Slash Humbucker Electric Guitar Neck Pickup Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Slash's signature Alnico II humbucker in the neck position, in black. For players chasing a warm, vocal lead tone in a humbucker guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Neck-position lead work in a Les Paul-style guitar
- Players wanting warmth without a muddy neck pickup
- Matching a black-hardware or open-coil look
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bridge position — this is voiced and wound for the neck
- Single-coil-routed guitars without a humbucker cavity
- Players wanting a tight, aggressive high-gain neck tone
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 winding
Wound with the neck's stronger string swing in mind, so it stays clear instead of flubbing out.
Detail 03
Humbucker format
Two coils cancel hum and sense a wider stretch of string, which fattens the tone versus a single-coil.
Detail 04
Black cover-free look
Black bobbins suit dark hardware and dark finishes. Purely cosmetic — it does not change the sound.
Detail 05
$129 price
Sits in the mid range for a US-made replacement humbucker, above stock import pickups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup only. Mounting ring, screws, springs and pots are not included.
- 02Requires soldering and pickup height adjustment afterward to balance with your bridge pickup.
- 03Your guitar needs an existing humbucker route — this will not drop into a single-coil slot.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this in the bridge position?
It is wound for the neck. In the bridge it will read thinner and quieter than a bridge-specific pickup. Use the matching bridge model instead.
02What does Alnico II change versus Alnico V?
Alnico II is a weaker magnet. It grips the strings less, which softens the attack and pushes the tone warmer and more vocal, with less top-end bite.
03Will this fit a Les Paul-style guitar?
Yes, it is a standard humbucker and fits a standard humbucker route and mounting ring. Check that your cavity is a humbucker cavity before ordering.
04Does it come with a cover?
This is the black open version. If you want a nickel or gold cover, that is a separate purchase and a separate soldering job.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
