Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Neck Dog Ear Cream Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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Description
Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Neck Dog Ear Cream Pickup
The P90 Silencer delivers classic P90 character with significantly reduced noise and hum, making it an excellent choice for recording and mixing sessions where vintage P90 warmth matters but single-coil interference doesn't. This neck-position pickup balances clarity and sustain with the creamy midrange P90s are known for, while the dog ear mounting makes installation straightforward on compatible guitars during setup or instrument swaps.
Tone & Output Characteristics
The Silencer technology employs noise-canceling coils to suppress 60-cycle hum and RF interference without sacrificing the articulate, woody response that defines P90 tone. Output sits in the mid-range, allowing the pickup's natural dynamics and frequency character to cut through a mix or sit cleanly under overdubs while playing through various amp settings and tracking scenarios.
Design & Construction
Dog ear mounting ears provide secure, traditional fitment for offset cutaway and semi-hollow body guitars used in production. The cream-colored cover contributes to the vintage aesthetic while the internal design focuses on signal clarity and reduced microphonic feedback compared to unshielded single-coil alternatives, critical for clean capture and consistent tone across multiple takes.
Key Features
- Neck position winding optimized for balanced response and reduced feedback
- Dog ear mounting configuration for secure installation
- Noise-canceling coil design reduces 60Hz hum and RF interference
- Cream-colored pickup cover
- Alnico V magnet for tonal warmth and sustain
- Mid-range output level suitable for both clean and overdriven tones
- Single-conductor shielded lead wire
- Vintage P90 tone character with modern noise rejection
- Fits offset cutaway and semi-hollow body guitars with dog ear routing
- Direct drop-in replacement for compatible P90 dog ear pickups
This pickup combines the sought-after vintage warmth of a classic P90 with practical hum-reduction technology, making it essential for producers and engineers who demand clean, characterful recordings without noise compromises.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan P90 Silencer Neck is a dog-ear P90 that brings warm, creamy midrange and articulate woody tone to neck-position recordings while rejecting 60Hz hum and RF interference—ideal for capturing vintage P90 character in the studio without dealing with single-coil noise. Its mid-range output preserves natural dynamics and frequency character across clean, overdriven, and compressed tones, making it versatile for blues, jazz, rock, and indie sessions. Install this if your semi-hollow or offset-cutaway guitar has dog-ear routing and you want to record vintage-style tones with the signal clarity modern production demands.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What guitars is this pickup compatible with?
The P90 Silencer uses dog-ear mounting, which fits offset cutaway and semi-hollow body guitars with dog-ear routing. It is a direct drop-in replacement for any compatible P90 dog-ear pickup.
How does the Silencer technology reduce noise?
The pickup employs noise-canceling coils that suppress 60-cycle hum and RF interference without sacrificing the articulate, woody P90 response. The shielded lead wire and internal design also reduce microphonic feedback compared to unshielded single-coil alternatives.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup suited for?
The P90 Silencer is optimized for blues, jazz, rock, and indie. Its balanced neck-position winding and mid-range output work well for both clean and overdriven tones, but it is not voiced for metal or thrash-metal styles.
Is this a neck or bridge position pickup?
This is a neck-position pickup, with winding optimized for balanced response and reduced feedback in that location. Its mid-range output and clarity suit it best at the neck.
What is the cream-colored cover and does it affect tone?
The cream cover is part of the vintage aesthetic and helps protect the internal shielding. It does not color the tone—the internal design focuses on signal clarity and the Alnico V magnet provides the tonal warmth and sustain.
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