In my in-depth review of the Seymour Duncan Alnico 2 Pro Neck (APH-1), i examine its warm midrange voice, spongy low end, rounded highs, and expressive, vintage-inspired sustain. Tested in a bright alder superstrat with Full Shred bridge pairing, the A2P demonstrates clarity, dynamic response, and sweet warmth.

The DiMarzio Cruiser Neck (DP186) is a single-coil-sized humbucker that blends Strat-style clarity with noiseless performance. With a surprisingly low DC resistance and unique tonal balance, it delivers smooth highs, soft mids, and clean lows—ideal for overdrive and high-gain tones. Explore how it compares to real single-coils, its pros and cons, and whether it deserves a place in your Strat or HSS guitar.

Discover the DiMarzio EVO2 (DP215) pickup — a high-output ceramic humbucker designed with Dual Resonance and Virtual Vintage technology. It delivers punchy lows, warm mids, and tamed highs, perfect for Steve Vai–style high-gain tones with improved dynamics and versatility.

How good can a cheap Chinese-made humbucker be? Can it compare to an US-made Seymour Duncan? Find out in my Donlis DH-53 Review