Seymour Duncan AHB-1B Blackouts 7-String Phase 1 Bridge Pickup

Seymour Duncan AHB-1B Blackouts 7-String Phase 1 Bridge Pickup

The AHB-1B Blackouts delivers aggressive, tight articulation and supreme noise rejection in a compact active humbucker voiced specifically for extended-range 7-string guitars. In the studio and live rig alike, this Phase 1 bridge model cuts through dense mixes with authority while maintaining clarity on fast single-note passages, making it essential for metal and high-gain tracking where definition cannot be sacrificed.

Active Design & Power Requirements

Powered by a 9V active preamp, this pickup uses balanced differential amplification to eliminate 60-cycle hum and RF interference at the source—critical for clean recording chains and long cable runs in the studio. The included battery clip, stereo jack, and 25K potentiometers make installation straightforward on compatible instruments, and the active topology ensures headroom and low impedance output regardless of cable length or routing demands.

Retrofit Compatibility & Installation

The AHB-1B functions as a direct retrofit for passive 7-string humbuckers manufactured by Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio, eliminating the need for routing or extensive modification to existing session guitars. All required hardware and components ship with the pickup, streamlining the swap-out process and getting your instrument recording-ready without downtime.

Key Features

• Active humbucker design with 9V power requirement
• Bridge position voicing optimized for 7-string guitars
• Balanced differential preamp for noise rejection
• Phase 1 cover configuration
• Direct retrofit compatibility with Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio 7-string humbuckers
• Includes 25K potentiometers
• Stereo jack included
• Battery clip and mounting hardware supplied
• Low-impedance output for extended cable runs
• Aggressive voicing suited to high-gain and metal applications

The Seymour Duncan AHB-1B Blackouts remains a definitive choice for 7-string players tracking articulate, noise-free performances in aggressive musical contexts.