Seymour Duncan AHB-1b Blackouts 7-String Pickup

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Upgrade your seven-string guitar with the punishing sound of a Blackout pickup. This active humbucker boasts high-output performance for super-bold tones.

The original Blackouts high-output active bridge humbucker delivers all of the power and full-bodied punch that today's metal players demand from an active pickup. You get the high-output signal level of an active pickup, with a more organic feel and open tonal response that allows the true character of your guitar to come through. The treble and bass response is extended beyond the range of traditional active pickups and has been carefully balanced with a slightly scooped midrange for the perfect crunch.

Features:


- The high-output signal level of an active pickup, with a more organic feel and open tonal response
- Excels at screaming pinched harmonics and is articulate enough for hyper-speed riffage
- Clear highs and crushingly tight lows
- Dead-quiet, muscular performance

This pickup excels at screaming pinched harmonics and is articulate enough for hyper-speed riffage, with responsive dynamics across the entire fretboard. Pair it with the Blackouts neck humbucker for a perfectly matched set. If your metal goes into extended-range depths, Blackouts are also available in 7- and 8-string versions.

With clear highs and crushingly tight lows, these pickups will make your riffs speak all the way down to low B or dropped A (for 7-strings) and low F# or dropped E (for 8-strings). No matter how much gain you run, these pickups can handle it, with a dead-quiet, muscular performance.

Whether your instrument is routed for passive or active pickups, there is a Blackout that will fit read more it. These high-output active pickups come with the pots, hardware, quick-connector cables, capacitor (active pickups require a special cap value), output jack, battery clip, and wire needed for installation. If your guitar already has active pickups with quick-connector cables, you should be able to simply unplug them and plug in your Blackouts.
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-Output: Active
-Style: Humbucker
-Cable: 1c + Battery Wire
-Color: Black

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Bridge

  • Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11106-34-B-7Str

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 805-964-9610
Email: support@seymourduncan.com
Web: https://seymourduncan.zendesk.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted April 15, 2026 by a customer from gmail.com

"Love Blackouts"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have used AHB-1 Blackouts before in previous guitars and have always liked them. I never had the chance to use the 7 string AHB-1 Blackouts until now. I have a set of AHB-3 Blackouts in a different guitar and they sound very similar. I wish there was a neck option to complete a set. The bridge pickup has a good thump to it as usual. Installation was easy if you follow the correct wiring diagram. A good friend of mine has a LTD with a single AHB-1 in his guitar and it reminded me of how good these pickups sound. I will definitely be getting more. 6, 7, and 8 string. I have a set of alt. Metals, AHB-2, AHB-3, and not neither one of these are holding back anything.
Sound
Very aggressive, clear notes. Floor rumbling lows. Very hot pickup.
Ease of Use
I have it installed in a Ibanez RGDRB71 to replace the D Activators and wanted an active sound. I had two different sets of pickups previously installed in this guitar and it took the Blackout to finally wake it up. I have it tuned to drop G and nothing was lacking or missing after installation. I found that the D Activators and the Nazgul/Sentient lacked low end for my taste. Sounded kinda muffled or stale.
Manufacturer Support
I have been on a Seymour Duncan spending spree for a few months now. They make great pickups. The Blackout series are my favorite choice of pickup for almost all of my guitars. I will continue to keep buying more.

Musical Background:

13 years playing guitar

Musical Style:

Metalcore, deathcore
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