Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot P90 Soapbar Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11302-10-Bc
Description
Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot P90 Soapbar Black Pickup
The SP90-2b Hot is a bridge-position P90 engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tone with enough output to push your tracking chain into natural amp breakup. This handcrafted pickup merges vintage P90 character with modern hot-coil construction, delivering versatile tracking performance across blues-rock sessions, high-gain recording, and mid-gain contexts.
Recording Character & Construction
Dual small ceramic magnets and vacuum wax potting ensure clean signal transmission without microphonic noise across dynamic performance dynamics. The hot-coil voicing elevates sustain and presence in the mix while preserving the P90's natural midrange punch and clarity—critical qualities for sitting well in dense arrangements and cutting through band recordings.
Studio Integration & Compatibility
Designed as a direct drop-in replacement for Gibson-sized P90 soapbar routes, the SP90-2b installs at bridge position without any modification required. The 0.585" height profile matches standard Gibson P90 dimensions, ensuring consistent recording tone across multiple guitar setups in your session library.
Key Features
- Bridge position P90 soapbar pickup
- Dual small ceramic magnets
- Hot-coil construction for elevated output
- 0.585" height profile
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free operation
- Drop-in replacement for Gibson-sized P90 soapbar route
- Single-conductor hookup cable included
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA
- Black soapbar cover
The SP90-2b Hot combines Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara craftsmanship with proven P90 topology to deliver a bridge pickup that captures punchy, defined recordings while preserving the vintage sonic character that makes P90s essential to professional tracking.
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At a Glance
The SP90-2b Hot is a bridge P90 soapbar engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tone with punchy midrange and extended sustain—ideal for recording blues-rock, hard rock, and high-gain sessions. Its hot-coil voicing and dual ceramic magnets deliver high output and clarity without squeal, making it dependable for layering dynamic takes and sitting forward in dense mixes. Handmade construction and vacuum wax potting ensure consistent, studio-ready performance across multiple tracking sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SP90-2b Hot excels in blues, hard rock, rock, and metal contexts. Its aggressive, articulate tone and elevated output make it ideal for players who want P90 character with enough punch to drive amp stages into natural breakup, though it is not voiced for jazz or folk applications.
Will this pickup fit my guitar without modification?
Yes—the SP90-2b is a drop-in replacement for Gibson-sized P90 soapbar routes in bridge position. Its 0.585-inch height profile matches standard Gibson P90 dimensions, requiring no routing or modification.
What makes the hot-coil construction different from a vintage P90?
The hot-coil voicing elevates output and pushes sustain and presence while preserving the P90's natural midrange punch and clarity. This bridges vintage P90 character with modern construction, making it equally comfortable in blues-rock and high-gain settings.
How does vacuum wax potting affect tone and reliability?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates squeal and feedback across dynamic playing styles, ensuring squeakclean operation whether you're playing softly or aggressively. This construction method also enhances long-term durability and consistency.
What is included with the pickup?
The SP90-2b comes with a single-conductor hookup cable and is ready to install. It is handmade in Santa Barbara, California, and features a black soapbar cover.
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