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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Soapbar P-90 Neck Pickup (Cream) vs Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-55B Seth Lover Model Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover
The Antiquity Soapbar P-90 is a single-coil neck pickup optimized for woody, compressed vintage tone and hum cancellation in P-90-routed guitars, while the SH-55B is a bridge humbucker designed for balanced, articulate PAF-style warmth in standard humbucker cavities. Choose the P-90 if you're restoring or building a vintage-style single-coil guitar; choose the SH-55B if you need a versatile bridge humbucker for blues, rock, and jazz in a standard-routed instrument.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Soapbar P-90 Neck Pickup (Cream)
Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-55B Seth Lover Model Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity Soapbar P-90 Neck Pickup (Cream) | Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-55B Seth Lover Model Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Antiquity Soapbar P-90 Neck Pickup (Cream)
- ✓ Reverse-wound design ensures hum cancellation when paired with matching bridge P-90
- ✓ Lower output (7.97k ohms) emphasizes clarity and note definition for articulate tone
- ✓ Drop-in replacement for Gibson P-90 routed cavities—no routing required
- ✓ Hand-fabricated with period-correct construction for authentic vintage character
Why choose Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-55B Seth Lover Model Bridge Pickup Nickel Cover
- ✓ Bridge humbucker format fits standard humbucker cavities in most electric guitars
- ✓ Balanced 8.1k ohm output suitable for both lead and rhythm playing
- ✓ Nickel-silver cover adds vintage-focused character with modern clarity
- ✓ Not wax potted, allowing natural resonance and responsive dynamics
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup works in my existing guitar?
The Antiquity Soapbar P-90 only fits Gibson-style P-90 routed cavities. The SH-55B fits any guitar with standard humbucker routing, making it compatible with most modern and vintage solid-body electrics.
Can I use either as a neck pickup?
The Antiquity Soapbar P-90 is designed as a neck pickup and includes reverse-wound configuration for hum cancellation. The SH-55B is marketed as a bridge model; using it as a neck pickup would sacrifice its voicing and balance characteristics.
Which has higher output and more aggression?
Both pickups sit in the lower-output range (7.97k vs 8.1k ohms) and emphasize clarity over drive. Neither is designed for metal or high-gain genres; both prioritize vintage warmth and articulate response suited to blues, jazz, and classic rock.
Do I need to buy them as a matched pair?
The Antiquity Soapbar P-90 is sold individually and benefits from a matching bridge P-90 for hum cancellation. The SH-55B is a single bridge pickup; you would need to source a separate neck humbucker to complete a set.