Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Silencer Hot Nickel Pickup Set

Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Silencer Hot Nickel Pickup Set

The Phat Cat Silencer Hot Nickel set delivers warm, articulate P90 tones without the characteristic hum and buzz that plague vintage designs. Built on Seymour Duncan's proven Silencer technology, these pickups maintain classic single-coil character while eliminating AC noise, making them essential for tracking and mixing sessions where clean signal integrity and vintage P90 response are non-negotiable.

Tone & Output Characteristics

The neck pickup pairs a warmer, more articulate voicing with a moderate output of 9.74 kΩ DC resistance, while the Hot P90 Silencer bridge pickup adds aggression and sustain at 11.76 kΩ. This resistance spread creates natural breakup and dynamic responsiveness, translating to defined separation in the mix across a full range of amplifier settings and recording levels.

Design & Installation

Both pickups employ ceramic bar magnets and fit standard humbucker-routed cavities, allowing drop-in installation without body modification. The two-conductor shielded cable design minimizes external noise interference during both installation and operation, reducing troubleshooting time in the studio.

Key Features

• P90 Silencer noiseless design eliminates buzz and AC hum
• Neck pickup: Phat Cat P90 with 9.74 kΩ DC resistance
• Bridge pickup: Hot P90 Silencer with 11.76 kΩ DC resistance
• Ceramic bar magnets for warm, focused tone
• Humbucker-sized form factor fits standard routing
• Two-conductor shielded cable configuration
• Vintage P90 character with modern noise reduction
• Direct drop-in replacement for standard humbucker pickups

This set balances classic P90 warmth with contemporary noise rejection, capturing the resonance and dynamics essential for recording sessions while maintaining the quiet operation required for clean takes and overdub consistency.