Full Description
The Alnico 2 Classic is a superb humbucker set for guitars that need more warmth, fullness and sustain.
At higher gain settings, the Alnico II Classic really nails the fluid distortion sound of players like Slash, who use the smooth attack and longer sustain of the neck to great effect during solos, and the tighter, fizzier tones available from the bridge for rock rhythm work.
All AC2 pickups are fully wax potted to avoid microphonic feedback, and come supplied with #3/48 screws, springs and an installation guide.
Available individually or as a set. Four conductor wiring as standard on all models.
Neck 7.5k / Bridge 8.3k / F-spaced Bridge 8.5k, Alnico 2
Tech Specs
| Alnico II Classic Neck | Alnico II Classic Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | AC2N | AC2B |
| Magnet | Alnico 2 Bar | Alnico 2 Bar |
| DCR | 7.5k | 8.3k (F-spaced 8.5k) |
| Inductance | 4.2H | 5.1H |
| Hookup Wire | 4-Conductor | 4-Conductor |
| Baseplate | Nickel Silver | Nickel Silver |
Dimensions
Wiring Diagrams
- 2 Humbuckers / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 3-Way Toggle
- 2 Humbuckers / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 3-Way Toggle / Push-Pull Coil Split (Vol)
- 2 Humbuckers / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 3-Way Toggle / Push-Pull Coil Split (Tone)
- 2 Humbuckers / 2 Vol / 2 Tone / 3-Way Toggle
- 2 Humbuckers / 2 Vol / 2 Tone / 3-Way Toggle / Push-Pull Coil Split
- 1 Humbucker / 1 Vol
- 1 Humbucker / 1 Vol / 1 Tone
- 1 Humbucker / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / Push-Pull Coil Split (Volume)
- 2 Humbuckers / 2 Vol / 2 Tone / 3-Way Toggle (50’s Wiring)
- 2 Humbuckers / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 5-Way Lever
Full Description
The Alnico 2 Classic is a superb humbucker set for guitars that need more warmth, fullness and sustain.
At higher gain settings, the Alnico II Classic really nails the fluid distortion sound of players like Slash, who use the smooth attack and longer sustain of the neck to great effect during solos, and the tighter, fizzier tones available from the bridge for rock rhythm work.
All AC2 pickups are fully wax potted to avoid microphonic feedback, and come supplied with #3/48 screws, springs and an installation guide.
Available individually or as a set. Four conductor wiring as standard on all models.
Neck 7.5k / Bridge 8.3k / F-spaced Bridge 8.5k, Alnico 2
Tech Specs
| Alnico II Classic Neck | Alnico II Classic Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | AC2N | AC2B |
| Magnet | Alnico 2 Bar | Alnico 2 Bar |
| DCR | 7.5k | 8.3k (F-spaced 8.5k) |
| Inductance | 4.2H | 5.1H |
| Hookup Wire | 4-Conductor | 4-Conductor |
| Baseplate | Nickel Silver | Nickel Silver |
Dimensions
Installation & Wiring Diagrams
- 2 Humbuckers / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 3-Way Toggle
- 2 Humbuckers / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 3-Way Toggle / Push-Pull Coil Split (Vol)
- 2 Humbuckers / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 3-Way Toggle / Push-Pull Coil Split (Tone)
- 2 Humbuckers / 2 Vol / 2 Tone / 3-Way Toggle
- 2 Humbuckers / 2 Vol / 2 Tone / 3-Way Toggle / Push-Pull Coil Split
- 1 Humbucker / 1 Vol
- 1 Humbucker / 1 Vol / 1 Tone
- 1 Humbucker / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / Push-Pull Coil Split (Volume)
- 2 Humbuckers / 2 Vol / 2 Tone / 3-Way Toggle (50’s Wiring)
- 2 Humbuckers / 1 Vol / 1 Tone / 5-Way Lever
Media
I bought a set of Alnico 2 Classics to go in my PRS SE Standard 24… I wanted a more vintage tone, but the same excellent quality.
I’ve just had them installed and played in a jam session with my mates. Oh Wow, are these good! They are sensitive, responsive, smooth, yet articulate. They sustain for ages. From gentle Snowy White tones to full on Joe Bonamassa bombast, these beauties handle it superbly. I love them!
The price is astonishing . The quality is absolutely top notch. The sound has enhanced my love of this PRS. If you want your sound improved, Tonerider is the place to go.
Their customer service is amazing! I ordered on line after a phone call (helpful advice and a clear willingness to support), but as I am local I arranged to drop in and pick them up. The Tonerider guys are so friendly, so knowledgeable and so helpful. It rounded off a perfect experience. I feel I have a real, personal connection with a company that produces awesome equipment. I thoroughly recommend.
Truly an awesome quality pickup.
suono molto equilibrato e bilanciato sia come frequenze come volume e dinamica rapporto qualità prezzo buono, date modo però di poter acquistare anche tramite altri canali di acquisto la possibilità di scegliere i singoli pickup nel mio caso configurazione HSH su canali rivenditori e Amazon non è stato possibile ma solo sul sito ufficiale, HSH non vi sono kit disponibili, ma anche nel caso in cui si desiderano soluzioni miste non si riesce a farlo,
These are fantastic pickups! I have them in a couple of my guitars, and they sound wonderful, both in humbucker and split coil mode. I highly recommend them!
Bought these to replace the cheap humbuckers on a chinese SG copy, which had already somewhat decent pickups, surprisingly. Was just lacking some sustain, especially in the bridge position.
Glad I've done this upgrade. I'm super impressed about the sound coming out of these, i can't put the guitar down now.