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Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Black Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Cream Pickup Set
Both are hum-canceling P90 Silencers with identical noise-rejection architecture and vintage specs, differing only in aesthetic finish and recommended genres. The Black model emphasizes hard rock and high-gain studio work, while the Cream model leans toward jazz, indie, and beginner-friendly application.
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Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Black Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Cream Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Black Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Cream Pickup Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Black Pickup Set
- ✓ Black finish matches modern hard-rock and studio aesthetics
- ✓ Specifically voiced for high-gain amp settings and aggressive lead work
- ✓ Bridge pickup tuned slightly hotter (10.23 kΩ) for added aggression
- ✓ Recommended for hard rock, thrash, and studio sessions
Why choose Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Dog Ear Vintage Cream Pickup Set
- ✓ Cream finish delivers period-correct vintage appearance on offset and semi-hollow guitars
- ✓ Articulate, dynamic voicing suits jazz and indie applications
- ✓ Beginner-friendly; no instrument modification required
- ✓ Marketed for wider genre range including blues, rock, jazz, and indie
Frequently asked questions
Are the electrical specs identical between these two?
Both use ceramic bar magnets, vintage iconic output, and identical noiseless slave-coil architecture to cancel hum. The Black model lists specific resistances (9.74 kΩ neck, 10.23 kΩ bridge), while the Cream model is described as matched-pair vintage spec without stated resistance values.
Which is better for metal or high-gain playing?
The Black Silencer is explicitly recommended for hard rock and designed to handle high-gain amp settings without noise. The Cream model lists metal as not ideal and skews toward blues, jazz, and indie genres.
Do either require guitar modification?
Both are drop-in replacements for standard P90 routing with no modification needed. The Cream model explicitly emphasizes this compatibility; the Black model includes the same compatibility statement.
What's the only visual difference?
The Black Silencer has a black dog-ear cover, while the Cream Silencer has a cream-colored cover. Both use dog-ear mounting style to replicate vintage aesthetics, though the cream finish is more period-correct to 1950s instruments.