Slash needs no introduction as an iconic guitarist, and his tone is often referenced as one of the most recognizable guitar sounds in rock. And much of that sound has to do with his Seymour Duncan Alnico 2 humbuckers – or, more specifically, the signature Slash APH-2 humbuckers that Seymour Duncan voiced for the guitarist based on the original Alnico 2 pickups in his famous Kris Derrig Les Paul.
This time around, Slash was looking for a hotter version of the APH-2 for live performances with Guns N’ Roses and his solo band, Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. And thanks to Seymour Duncan, he – and we – now have it.
The Slash 2.0 boasts the same tonality and same great clarity as the original, albeit with a hotter wind. The result is a pickup that will push his – and, yes, your – amp with the perfect balance of volume, drive and compression.
To hear the Slash 2.0 in action, check out Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario’s demo video above.
And for more information, head to Seymour Duncan.
