Seymour Duncan SP90-3b Custom P90 Soapbar Black Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11302-12-Bc
Description
Seymour Duncan SP90-3b Custom P90 Soapbar Black Pickup
The SP90-3b captures the articulate, woody midrange signature of P90 designs while delivering enhanced output and clarity through its overwound coil construction. Engineered for bridge-position tracking in Gibson-sized soapbar cavities, this pickup responds with punchy attack and controlled sustain across a wide dynamic range, making it ideal for recording sessions where definition and presence are critical. Hand-built in Santa Barbara using time-tested vacuum wax potting, it offers the tonal consistency and reliability demanded by professional studio applications.
Tone & Output Character
A 14.61 kΩ DC resistance and 3.5 KHz resonant peak place this pickup in the ideal zone for mixing clarity with vintage character. The overwound coil design pushes output without sacrificing harmonic definition, while the EQ curve of 6 (Bass) / 5 (Mid) / 6 (Treble) emphasizes fundamental thickness and articulate high-end presence, allowing the pickup to cut through dense arrangements without muddying the critical midrange.
Construction & Reliability
Dual large ceramic magnets provide strong magnetic field strength and responsive sustain across all frequencies, ensuring consistent tracking through overdubs and punch-ins. The vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback—essential for clean recording chains—while the single-conductor braided hookup cable simplifies integration into your wiring scheme and minimizes noise floor contamination.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 14.61 kΩ (bridge position)
- Resonant Peak: 3.5 KHz
- Dual large ceramic magnets
- Overwound coil design for enhanced output
- EQ Response: 6 Bass / 5 Mid / 6 Treble
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Single-conductor braided hookup cable included
- Gibson-sized P90 soapbar format (drop-in replacement)
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
The SP90-3b combines classic P90 character with Seymour Duncan's manufacturing precision, making it a dependable choice for producers and engineers seeking articulate, focused tone that translates well to tape and digital recording.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SP90-3b is an overwound P90 soapbar for bridge position that captures articulate, woody midrange with punchy attack and controlled sustain, sitting perfectly in blues, rock, indie, and funk mixes. Hand-waxed potted construction and dual ceramic magnets ensure tonal consistency and low microphonic noise during tracking and layering. Choose it to add fundamental thickness and high-end shimmer to your recordings without sacrificing definition in the critical midrange.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SP90-3b a bridge or neck pickup, and will it fit my guitar?
The SP90-3b is designed for bridge position and drops in as a direct replacement for Gibson-sized P90 soapbar cavities. If your guitar has a standard soapbar P90 route, it will fit without modification.
What tone should I expect compared to a vintage P90?
The SP90-3b delivers the woody midrange and articulate character of traditional P90s but with enhanced output and clarity from its overwound coil design. The EQ curve emphasizes fundamental thickness and high-end shimmer while keeping the midrange clear—ideal for cutting through a band mix in blues, rock, and funk.
Will this pickup work well for metal or aggressive genres?
No; the SP90-3b is voiced for blues, rock, indie, and funk and is not designed for metal or thrash metal applications. Its controlled sustain and articulate midrange character are optimized for genres that benefit from clarity and dynamic response rather than high-gain saturation.
How does Seymour Duncan's vacuum wax potting benefit this pickup?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures long-term stability, so the pickup maintains consistent tone and reliability through countless gigs and recording sessions without noise issues.
What's included with the SP90-3b?
The pickup comes with a single-conductor braided hookup cable that simplifies wiring and minimizes noise. Installation into a standard soapbar cavity is straightforward.
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