Seymour Duncan AHB-1SB Blackouts Humbucker Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan AHB-1SB Blackouts Active Humbucker Pickup Set

Before Seymour Duncan started designing their new 9-volt Blackouts active humbuckers, they did a little market research.They found that while lots of guitarists love active pickups, many wanted a tone that was less compressed, with an extended frequency response. In their efforts to solve those issues, they discovered that some of the most popular active pickups have what they consider a design flaw in their circuit architecture.They use unbalanced inputs in a differential preamp.While this achieves a unique tonality, an unbalanced differential preamp is not very effective at cancelling hum. Their engineers figured out how to capture the tone that players want in an active design, but using balanced inputs.The result is up to 14dB less hum. Not only do Blackouts have less hum than the competition, but they also have more lows, more highs, and more output. Simply put, Blackouts have more tone than other active pickups. Players will notice the benefits of the reduced hum when they record, especially if they're around computer monitors or fluorescent lighting. As for the benefits of having more tone, well those will be apparent everywhere. All versions come with all necessary mounting hardware, including quick connectors, pots, jack, and a battery clip.

Here’s how it works:
So you are thinking about purchasing a pickup but just not 100% sure it’s the right model for you. What do you do? Well, with Seymour Duncan®/Basslines®, as Mannys is an Authorised Seymour Duncan Dealer, you’re covered under our 21-Day Real World Exchange Policy TM.

You purchase your pickup and check it out carefully for up to three weeks with your own gear, in the places you normally play. Gigs, the studio, and your bedroom— wherever. In other words: “The Real World”. Does the pickup work for you? If it does, great! Enjoy!!! However, if you’re unhappy with it for any reason, you can exchange it for another Seymour Duncan model of the same value. Or, if you want to exchange it for one of a higher value and you pay the difference.
Some important things to remember. Make sure you take care of any Real World exchanges strictly within 21 days of your purchase. Make sure you have your original purchase receipt.
Also, make sure the pickup isn’t totally thrashed (please).
We only ask that you explain why you are not happy with the pickup. This is to help us to recommend a more appropriate pick-up. When we get it, provided everything checks out ok, we’ll exchange the pickup. That’s it!! Pretty easy, huh?

Who is this available to?

Anyone who purchases a Seymour Duncan pick-up from Mannys in Australia.

Who is responsible for the installations?

You bear all responsibility for costs of all installations.

Terms and Conditions:

• This is a strict EXCHANGE ONLY Program, pick-ups will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Exchange must take place STRICTLY within 21 days of the date of purchase stated on the receipt provided.
• Only applies to pick-ups purchase from Mannys
• Does not apply to Custom Shop pick-ups
• All installation cost, including installation of replacement pick-up is the responsibility of the customer.
• Explanation must be given as to why the pick-up did not suit so that a suitable replacement can be suggested.
• Only one exchange per customer per transaction.
• Exchange will not take place until original pick-up has been received and inspected by Mannys.
• Pick-up will not be accepted by Mannys without original receipt.
• Pick-up will not be accepted by Mannys if damaged in anyway by customer

If you have any questions relating to this, please click the “ask the seller a question” on this page above.

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