Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Black Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Black Pickup Set
The Antiquity P90 Soapbar set captures the warm, woody character of vintage P90s with the reliability and consistency essential for studio work. Hand-fabricated with Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets and plain enamel wire, these pickups deliver the smooth, slightly compressed midrange and natural breakup that defined classic P90 tone—ideal for tracking sessions where authentic vintage response matters without the unpredictability of original-era pickups.
Tone & Magnetic Character for Recording
The neck pickup measures 8.10K DC Ohms with 6.85 henries inductance, while the bridge sits at 8.52K DC Ohms with 7.41 henries inductance—a balanced pairing that preserves the P90's natural compression and vocal midrange character across your mix. The neck model is wound RW/RP for hum-cancelling capability, reducing noise floor during overdubs and layering without sacrificing the core vintage tone that sits well in dense arrangements.
Construction & Materials
Each pickup features two specially calibrated Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets mounted to a precision metal spacer with six fillister head pole pieces, combined with hand-fabricated bobbins and flatback tape construction. The magnet height of 0.125" and total pickup height of 0.640" ensure proper soapbar fit and clearance in standard P90 cavities for seamless installation in your recording instrument.
Key Features
- Neck pickup: 8.10K DC Ohms, 6.85 henries inductance, Q factor 2.84
- Bridge pickup: 8.52K DC Ohms, 7.41 henries inductance, Q factor 2.84
- Two Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets per pickup with precision metal spacer
- Six fillister head pole pieces per pickup
- Hand-fabricated bobbins with plain enamel magnet wire
- Neck model wound RW/RP for hum-cancelling
- Pickup dimensions: 3.158" length × 1.205" width; 0.640" total height
- Cover dimensions: 3.365" length × 1.365" width × 0.360" height
- Bottom plate: 3.30" length × 1.295" width
- Magnet pattern: 2 bar magnets, south polarity
- Top winding direction on both neck and bridge pickups
- Body-mounted height adjustment
This set merges meticulous vintage-spec construction with the consistency and hum-cancelling design that studio sessions demand from a professional pickup upgrade.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar set brings classic P90 character—warm, woody midrange with natural breakup and vocal presence—into the studio with consistent performance and reduced noise. Hand-fabricated construction and Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets give these pickups the slightly compressed, organic tone that sits beautifully in blues, rock, jazz, and indie mixes. The neck pickup's RW/RP hum-cancelling wind keeps tracks clean during tracking and overdubs without sacrificing the vintage warmth that defines great P90 recordings.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these pickups sound vintage without using actual vintage magnets?
Seymour Duncan's Dun-Aged Alnico II magnets are specially treated to replicate the tone characteristics of aged, vintage magnets, combined with hand-wound construction and plain enamel wire. This approach delivers the warm, woody midrange and natural breakup of classic P90s while eliminating the unpredictability and inconsistency of original-era pickups.
Do these pickups fit standard P90 soapbar cavities?
Yes. The pickup dimensions are 3.158 inches length by 1.205 inches width with a total height of 0.640 inches, designed to fit standard P90 soapbar cavities. Magnet height is 0.125 inches, ensuring proper clearance in vintage and modern P90 guitars.
Will I get hum from these pickups?
The neck pickup is wound RW/RP (reverse-wound, reverse-polarity) for hum-cancelling capability, reducing noise without sacrificing tone. The bridge pickup is wound standard, giving you the classic P90 character while the neck model handles noise reduction.
What genres are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups excel in blues, rock, jazz, and indie music, where their smooth midrange, natural breakup, and vocal character shine. They are not recommended for metal or thrash metal styles, where higher output and aggressive gain response are typically preferred.
How do the neck and bridge pickups compare in output?
The neck pickup measures 8.10K DC Ohms with 6.85 henries inductance, while the bridge is slightly hotter at 8.52K DC Ohms with 7.41 henries inductance. Both share the same Q factor of 2.84, creating a balanced pairing that preserves the P90's natural compression and vocal midrange character across the neck.
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