Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11302-10-Crc
Description
Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup
The SP90-2b Hot captures the classic P90 voice with elevated output and presence, sitting comfortably in the sweet spot between vintage warmth and modern aggression. Its slightly shortened profile (.585") installs seamlessly in Gibson-sized P90 soapbar routes, while the hand-built construction ensures consistent tone across every unit for reliable tracking and mixing.
Tone & Output Character
With a resistance of 11.86 kΩ and a peak frequency at 5.1 kHz, this pickup emphasizes midrange clarity and articulation without sacrificing the thick, woody character that sits well in dense mixes. Two small ceramic bar magnets provide punchy response ideal for blues, rock, and punk sessions where definition and note separation matter in the final mix.
Construction & Installation
Each pickup is hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA and vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure long-term reliability during extended recording sessions. The single-conductor hookup cable simplifies studio wiring, and the proven drop-in design fits standard Gibson P90 soapbar routes without modification, keeping your setup time minimal.
Key Features
- Two small ceramic bar magnets
- Height profile: .585" (shorter than standard)
- Resistance: 11.86 kΩ
- Peak frequency: 5.1 kHz
- Single-conductor hookup cable included
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Drop-in replacement for Gibson-sized P90 soapbar route
The SP90-2b Hot is a workhorse pickup that balances vintage P90 character with modern output levels, delivering articulate tracking and professional-grade tone backed by Seymour Duncan's reputation for meticulous craftsmanship.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot is a hand-built P90 soapbar pickup engineered to sit clearly in a mix, with elevated output and a 5.1 kHz peak that emphasizes midrange definition and articulation while preserving the thick, woody P90 character. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, making it ideal for tracking and overdubbing without unwanted noise; its punchy ceramic bar magnet design records with presence and modern aggression that translates well to rock, blues, and punk production. Choose this if you need a workhorse P90 that captures vintage tone with enough clarity and output for contemporary recording.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Punk
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my guitar without modification?
Yes—the SP90-2b Hot's .585" shortened profile is designed as a drop-in replacement for Gibson-sized P90 soapbar routes and requires no routing or modification.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The SP90-2b Hot excels in blues, rock, punk, and hard rock applications where articulation and punchy response are valuable; it is not optimized for jazz or folk.
How does the SP90-2b Hot compare to other P90 options?
The SP90-2b Hot sits between vintage P90 warmth and modern aggression, with elevated output (11.86 kΩ resistance) and a 5.1 kHz peak frequency that emphasizes midrange clarity and articulation—comparable to the SP90-1b and Gibson P90, but with modern output levels.
What is included with the pickup?
Each pickup comes with a single-conductor hookup cable for simplified wiring, and is hand-built and vacuum wax potted in Santa Barbara, CA to eliminate microphonic feedback and ensure long-term reliability.
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