Seymour Duncan ASB2-6S Active Soapbar 6-String Neck/Bridge Pickup Set
The ASB2-6S delivers the tight, articulate response of active electronics with a compact soapbar footprint that integrates seamlessly into modern 6-string instruments. Built on Seymour Duncan’s split-blade internal design, this set provides controlled output and precise note definition across both neck and bridge positions. These are purpose-built replacements for EMG 45 configurations, engineered for recording sessions that demand transparency and punch from their pickup electronics.
Tone & Recording Response
The neck pickup peaks at 6.5 kHz while the bridge sits at 5.5 kHz, creating a balanced frequency response that avoids mud while preserving articulation across the range. The 8/4/7 EQ curve (Bass/Mid/Treble) offers versatile shaping—cut or boost in three regions to dial in anything from warm, compressed lows to bright, cutting highs during tracking or final mix preparation.
Build & Studio Reliability
Each set is handmade in Santa Barbara, California using ceramic bar magnets and a two-conductor cable configuration. Battery life reaches approximately 1,000 continuous hours per set, making these pickups practical for extended recording sessions or multi-day studio projects.
Key Features
- Neck and bridge pickup set for 6-string instruments
- Direct EMG 45 replacement with identical mounting footprint
- Internal split-blade design for controlled articulation
- Ceramic bar magnets
- Resonant peak: 6.5 kHz (neck) / 5.5 kHz (bridge)
- 3-band EQ: 8 Bass / 4 Mid / 7 Treble
- Two-conductor cable wiring
- Approximately 1,000 continuous hours battery life per set
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California
- Includes logo covers and all necessary mounting and wiring hardware
The ASB2-6S combines the responsiveness of active circuitry with Seymour Duncan’s craftsmanship, delivering a reliable upgrade path for any 6-string instrument built around the EMG 45 platform designed for studio tracking and mixing work.
