Seymour Duncan APH-2s Slash Signature Alnico II Pro Humbucker Set | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Slash APH-2 pickup set delivers the legendary tone that defined countless iconic rock performances, capturing the warm, singing sustain and moderate output that powered Slash's most memorable guitar work. This neck and bridge humbucker set recreates the exact specifications found in Slash's celebrated 1986 guitar, providing authentic vintage-style PAF tone with just enough boosted output for modern rock applications.
Product Overview
The APH-2s Slash Signature set features carefully balanced moderate output that sits perfectly between vintage-spec PAF pickups and high-gain modern humbuckers. This strategic positioning provides enough drive to push tube amplifiers into natural saturation while maintaining the clarity, articulation, and dynamic response essential for expressive lead playing and nuanced rhythm work. The pickups respond beautifully to playing dynamics, cleaning up with lighter picking attack and opening up with aggressive technique.
Alnico II magnets deliver warm, smooth magnetic characteristics that emphasize midrange presence and singing sustain without harsh high-end or muddy low frequencies. This tonal balance proves ideal for classic rock, blues, and jazz applications where vocal-like lead tones and thick, creamy rhythm sounds define the genre. The moderate output level ensures the pickups work effectively across diverse amplifier types from clean jazz amps to high-gain rock heads.
Hand-built to replicate the original specifications, these pickups feature single-conductor cable with braided shield, long-legged bottom plates, and wooden spacers—the exact construction details found in the pickups that shaped Slash's signature sound. This authentic vintage-style construction contributes to the pickups' warm tonal character and exceptional harmonic complexity that distinguish quality PAF-style designs from modern alternatives.
Ideal For
- Classic rock guitarists seeking warm, singing lead tones with expressive sustain and dynamics
- Blues players requiring responsive pickups that clean up with volume and touch control
- Vintage-tone enthusiasts wanting authentic PAF-style sound with slightly enhanced output
- Lead-focused players demanding vocal-like sustain and harmonic richness for soaring solos
- Guitarists building or upgrading Les Paul-style instruments for classic rock applications
Key Features
Alnico II Magnets
Premium Alnico II magnets provide smooth, warm magnetic characteristics that emphasize singing midrange presence and creamy sustain. These vintage-style magnets deliver exceptional touch sensitivity and dynamic response, allowing your playing technique to shape the tone from clean clarity to singing saturation through pick attack variation alone.
Balanced Moderate Output
Carefully calibrated winding produces moderate output that bridges vintage PAF warmth and modern rock aggression. The neck pickup's 8.3kΩ DC resistance and bridge pickup's 8.9kΩ resistance provide perfect balance for switching between positions while delivering enough output to drive amplifiers into natural tube saturation without sacrificing clarity.
Authentic Vintage Construction
Single-conductor cable with braided shield, long-legged bottom plates, and wooden spacers replicate the exact construction specifications found in Slash's legendary 1986 guitar. These period-correct details contribute to the pickups' warm vintage character and exceptional harmonic complexity that define classic PAF-style tone.
Uncovered Design
Black uncovered construction provides unobstructed magnetic field interaction with strings for maximum sustain and harmonic response. The exposed pole pieces and coils deliver authentic vintage aesthetics while allowing full tonal potential without the slight high-frequency attenuation that metal covers can introduce.
Hand-Built Quality
Each pickup receives individual attention during hand-building in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara facility, ensuring consistent adherence to Slash's original specifications. This craftsman approach maintains the exacting tonal standards that professional musicians demand from signature-model pickups.
What's Included
- Seymour Duncan APH-2 Alnico II Pro Slash bridge humbucker (black, uncovered)
- Seymour Duncan APH-2 Alnico II Pro Slash neck humbucker (black, uncovered)
- Mounting screws and springs
- Installation documentation
- Manufacturer's warranty
Professional pickup installation available at our Idaho Falls location - contact us for details
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Humbucker set (neck and bridge) |
| Configuration | Passive |
| Set Type | HH (neck and bridge pair) |
| Magnet Type | Alnico II |
| DC Resistance | Bridge: 8.9kΩ, Neck: 8.3kΩ |
| Lead Wire | Single-conductor with braided shield |
| Connectivity | Soldered connections |
| Number of Strings | 6-string |
| Cover Style | Uncovered |
| Color | Black |
| Construction Details | Long-legged bottom plate, wooden spacer |
| Manufacturing | Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA, USA |
| Compatibility | Standard humbucker routing |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 11104-08-B |
Get Your Hands on This Pickup Set Today
Experience the Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Slash APH-2 pickup set at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls and discover the warm, singing tone that defined generations of classic rock guitar. Our knowledgeable staff can discuss installation requirements for your specific guitar, explain how these moderate-output pickups interact with different amplifier types, and help you determine if the Slash signature set delivers the vintage-inspired tone you're seeking. Stop by our Idaho Falls guitar store today or contact us to upgrade your guitar with the pickups that powered some of rock's most iconic performances.
