Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Gold Cover)

Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup (Gold Cover)

The SPH90-1N Phat Cat delivers a warm, articulate single-coil voice wrapped in a humbucker-sized package, making it an ideal neck pickup for tracking and mixing sessions that demand clarity without excessive output. This reverse wind reverse polarity (RW/RP) design pairs seamlessly with standard bridge humbuckers, eliminating phase cancellation and ensuring balanced tone across the neck. Built with Alnico 2 bar magnets and vacuum wax potting, it captures the classic P90 character that defined vintage rock and blues recordings.

Recording Character & Frequency Response

A DC resistance of 8.0 kOhm and resonant frequency of 6.3 kHz position this pickup in the sweet spot for neck recording work, delivering defined mids and smooth highs that sit well in a mix without muddiness. The Alnico 2 magnets and single-coil P90 soapbar design under the humbucker cover produce authentic single-coil articulation and string separation, ideal for capturing detail in dense arrangements.

Studio Integration & Stability

The nickel silver bottom plate and vacuum wax potting ensure consistent performance during tracking sessions and eliminate microphonic feedback that can compromise recordings. Designed for humbucker-equipped guitars, the SPH90-1N installs directly into standard humbucker cavities without modification, streamlining your setup workflow.

Key Features

• Alnico 2 bar magnets for warm, vintage-voiced output
• Single-coil P90 soapbar design under humbucker cover
• DC resistance: 8.0 kOhm
• Resonant frequency: 6.3 kHz
• Reverse wind reverse polarity (RW/RP) configuration
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Vacuum wax potting for noise reduction
• Single-conductor braided hookup wire
• Includes single-conductor hookup cable
• Includes wiring diagram and hardware
• Includes black pickup ring for standard humbucker mounting
• Gold cover finish

The Phat Cat SPH90-1N combines single-coil tonal character with humbucker form factor, offering producers and engineers a versatile neck pickup that delivers definition during recording without requiring any guitar modifications or compatibility concerns.