Seymour Duncan SP90-1n Vintage P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11301-05-Crc
Description
Seymour Duncan SP90-1n Vintage P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup
The SP90-1n captures the warm, articulate character of a classic P90 with Seymour Duncan's refined engineering. Designed for neck-position tracking, this pickup excels at clean tones with natural breakup and tracks consistently across jazz, blues, and vintage rock sessions. The cream soapbar housing fits cleanly into standard P90 routes for seamless studio integration.
Tone & Output
A DC resistance of 8.22 kΩ with dual Alnico V bar magnets produces a warm, resonant output centered at 4.3 KHz. The EQ curve—bass 5, mids 5, treble 7—emphasizes upper harmonics while maintaining body and low-end presence, translating to clean definition in the mix and articulate driven tones without excessive harshness during layering.
Construction & Materials
Wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring stable, quiet tracking in close-miked or direct recording scenarios. Short, wide bobbins paired with plain enamel wire deliver the vintage character and natural compression associated with classic P90 designs, while the single-conductor cable simplifies studio wiring and integration with recording gear.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 8.22 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 4.3 KHz
- Dual Alnico V bar magnets
- EQ Profile: Bass 5 / Mid 5 / Treble 7
- Plain enamel wire construction
- Wax potted for feedback-free operation
- Short, wide bobbin design
- Single conductor cable
- Height Profile: 0.745 inches
- Cream soapbar form factor
- Neck-position voicing
The SP90-1n combines vintage tonal authenticity with modern reliability, offering dependable neck-position character for session work and production across multiple genres.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SP90-1n is a neck-position P90 that captures the warm, resonant character of classic designs while sitting beautifully in a mix with its upper-harmonic emphasis and natural compression. The wax-potted Alnico V magnets and plain enamel wire deliver the vintage articulation and feedback-free stability that makes it a go-to choice for recording jazz, blues, and vintage rock without the harshness that can plague less refined P90 designs. This pickup excels at delivering defined, musical breakup and sits well alongside both clean and driven tones in the studio.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Jazz, Blues, Vintage Rock |
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| Tonal character | Warm, articulate, natural compression, resonant, upper-harmonic emphasis |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What position is this pickup designed for?
The SP90-1n is voiced specifically for neck position, delivering warm articulate tones that work well for rhythm playing and clean passages in jazz, blues, and vintage rock.
Will this pickup fit my guitar?
The cream soapbar housing fits cleanly into standard P90 routes and sits flush against the fretboard with a height profile of 0.745 inches. Verify your guitar has a standard P90 route before purchasing.
What is wax potting and why does it matter?
Wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures stable performance during both recording and live use. This construction method is key to the pickup's feedback-free operation.
How does this compare to other P90 options?
The SP90-1n sits between Gibson's traditional P90 voicing and higher-end boutique options like Lollar, offering refined vintage character and modern reliability at a mid-range price point.
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
No—this pickup is designed for jazz, blues, and vintage rock. Its warm character and natural compression are optimized for clean definition and driven tones rather than extreme gain applications.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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