What genres is this pickup best suited for?

The Antiquity Soapbar P-90 Neck excels in blues, rock, jazz, and classic rock. It is not designed for metal or djent playing, where higher output and aggression are typically needed.

How does the hum cancellation work?

This pickup uses reverse-wound, reverse-policed (RW/RP) construction that cancels AC hum when paired with a matching Seymour Duncan bridge pickup. This allows quiet operation in noisier live venues and studios without sacrificing P-90 tone.

Will this pickup fit my guitar?

The Antiquity Soapbar P-90 Neck uses a standard soapbar footprint and is designed to fit Gibson and Epiphone P-90 routes. Verify your guitar's pickup cavity before purchasing.

What makes this pickup sound different from modern P-90s?

Hand-fabricated with vintage construction methods—plain enamel magnet wire, flatback tape, and vacuum wax potting—it emphasizes the full, round warmth and singing midrange clarity of classic P-90 tone while modern hum-cancelling winding removes noise.

What is the DC resistance and output level?

The neck pickup has a DC resistance of 7.80k ohms with Alnico 2 bar magnets, delivering a balanced, articulate response suited for neck-position clarity and harmonic richness.

Seymour Duncan Antiquity Soapbar P-90 Neck Pickup (Black)

The Seymour Duncan Antiquity Soapbar P-90 neck pickup delivers the full, round warmth that defined classic P-90 tone, with a sweet, singing quality on single notes that translates beautifully to lead layers and vocal-like sustain in the mix. Hand-fabricated using vintage construction methods, this pickup pairs meticulous craftsmanship with modern hum-cancelling winding to eliminate AC noise when paired with a bridge pickup—essential for keeping your session recordings clean and usable. Built for producers seeking authentic P-90 character without compromise, this neck model fits naturally into Gibson and Epiphone soapbar routes for straightforward session setup.

Tone & Recording Character

The 7.80k ohms DC resistance and Alnico 2 bar magnets create a balanced, articulate response that emphasizes midrange clarity and harmonic richness—exactly what sits well in dense mixes and cuts through without EQ intervention. Reverse-wound, reverse-policed (RW/RP) construction cancels hum when paired with a matching bridge pickup, allowing you to track and overdub in real-world studio environments without the noise floor creeping into your recordings and requiring cleanup in post.

Construction & Reliability

Hand-fabricated bobbin, plain enamel magnet wire, and flatback tape underscore vintage authenticity while ensuring consistent tone across sessions, while vacuum wax potting ensures stability and reduces microphonic feedback that can muddy takes or introduce unwanted artifacts. The black cover and braided push-back lead maintain the classic aesthetic, and six fillister head pole pieces provide precise magnetic alignment for even response across the string span—critical for balanced recording levels whether you're capturing fingerstyle or pick attack.

Key Features

DC Resistance (Neck): 7.80k ohms
Alnico 2 bar magnets — two specially calibrated pieces
Six fillister head pole pieces
Hand-fabricated bobbin with plain enamel magnet wire
Flatback tape construction
Vacuum wax potted for stability
Reverse-wound, reverse-policed (RW/RP) for hum cancellation with matching bridge pickup
Black soapbar cover
Braided push-back lead
Standard soapbar footprint — fits Gibson/Epiphone P-90 routes
Full, round, singing neck-position voicing

This pickup combines vintage authenticity with practical modern engineering, delivering the articulate, musical P-90 tone that captures the harmonic depth and character that classic rock and blues productions demand.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States