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Seymour Duncan AHB-1b Blackouts 7-String Pickup

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

Seymour Duncan AHB-1b Blackouts 7-String Pickup

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  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 15, 2026 by a customer from gmail.com

"Love Blackouts"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Verified Purchaser zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
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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