First introduced in the early 1950s, Gibsons legendary P-90 single coil pickup produced a raw powerful tone that helped define the blues and rock and roll in their formative years.
Today, the P-90s traditional combination of high output and brilliant tone is still considered a favorite among many top musicians. Known by the familiar nickname, the “Soapbar,” the P-90 still cuts through any type of music, all while displaying amazing tonal sensitivity for everything from blues and rock to mellow jazz riffs. Its perfect as a vintage replacement and features vintage, braided two-conductor wiring. Its also fully wax potted to eliminate any chance of unwanted microphonic feedback.
Features
- Position: Any
- Magnet: Alnico 5
- Wiring: 2-Conductor
- Cover: Black Soapbar
- Wax Potted
- Average DC Resistance: 8K
- Details: 50s Historic tone, warm and soulful