Another Blackout Question...:D

Stitch · 01-10-2008, 10:54 AM

Seymour Duncan Blackouts.

The bridge and neck have exactly the same resonant peaks according to the spec sheet - in fact the only difference I can see is that the neck model uses an AlNiCo 5 wheras the bridge is Ceramic.

I've not used enough pickups to know what I like compared to others but I DO know that I LOVE my 85 in the bridge of my Stealth compared to the 81 - and those have the same AlNiCo 5 vs. Ceramic argument.

I'm ordering these for the S7, so can anyone shed any light on what would be best? I'm thinking of ordering two neck models for the S7 or perhaps bridge and neck but swapping them round so the neck is in the bridge, if you get me.

Frank?

ohio_eric · 01-10-2008, 11:11 AM

I got those here. Press Releases - New AHB-1 Blackouts Active Humbuckers - Seymour Duncan/Basslines

It looks to me like they be a wee bit different. The bridge model has more power on average and is a wee bit darker.

Quote:

Neck model
- Resonant Frequency: 750 Hz
- Average output voltage: 0.65 Volts RMS (1)
- Max. output voltage: 2.60 Volts RMS (2)
- Noise: -97dBV
- Output Impedance: 1K Ohm
- Current consumption: 350 micro-amperes
- Battery life: 1420 hours (3)
- Preamp topology: Discrete hybrid differential, FET input
- Preamp Gain: 16 dB
- Preamp Thd @ 1Vo: .003%

Bridge model
- Resonant Frequency: 530 Hz
- Average output voltage: 2.00 Volts RMS (1)
- Max. output voltage: 2.60 Volts RMS (2)
- Noise: -96dBV
- Output Impedance: 1K Ohm
- Current consumption: 350 micro-amperes
- Battery life: 1420 hours (3)
- Preamp topology: Discrete hybrid differential, FET input
- Preamp Gain: 18dB
- Preamp Thd @ 1Vo: .003%

Stitch · 01-10-2008, 11:14 AM

I'm an idiot

Misread the techspec on the website. Forgive me. I'll just order the matched set I think and swap em around

ohio_eric · 01-10-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch

I'm an idiot

Don't worry little buddy. The first step in solving a problem is admitting you have one. I'll have you playing Schecters in no time.

DarkKnight369 · 01-10-2008, 11:26 AM

Let me know how this works out. I prefer the 85 in the bridge and the 81 in the neck. I was really after the 707's for my 7 banger, but might do the blackouts since its easier.

noodles · 01-10-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohio_eric

Don't worry little buddy. The first step in solving a problem is admitting you have one. I'll have you playing Schecters in no time.

Stitch · 01-10-2008, 11:27 AM

Who knows? If I ever had any money I'd probably buy one just for the picstory.

And the ensuing replies.

UPDATE - Aria UK have them in stock, so I'm off to buy a matched set right now!

D-EJ915 · 01-10-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch

Who knows? If I ever had any money I'd probably buy one just for the picstory.

And the ensuing replies.

UPDATE - Aria UK have them in stock, so I'm off to buy a matched set right now!

nice

sakeido · 01-10-2008, 12:36 PM

Specs mean nothing. Blackouts are active awesomeness incarnate.

ZeroSignal · 01-10-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch

Who knows? If I ever had any money I'd probably buy one just for the picstory.

And the ensuing replies.

Don't even joke...

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Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,914 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 109	I'm an idiot Misread the techspec on the website. Forgive me. I'll just order the matched set I think and swap em around

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DarkKnight369 Line 6 whore. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 624 Real Name: Dave Z Main Seven: Schecter C-7 ATX (White) Rig: Line 6 HD147 Thanked: 14	Let me know how this works out. I prefer the 85 in the bridge and the 81 in the neck. I was really after the 707's for my 7 banger, but might do the blackouts since its easier.

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Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,914 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 109	Who knows? If I ever had any money I'd probably buy one just for the picstory. And the ensuing replies. UPDATE - Aria UK have them in stock, so I'm off to buy a matched set right now!


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