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Seymour Duncan SP90-2n Hot P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup vs Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot P90 Soapbar Black Pickup
The SP90-2n is a neck-position pickup with RWRP hum-cancelling and woody warmth suited for vintage-modern hybrid tones, while the SP90-2b is a bridge-position pickup designed for aggressive sustain and high-gain applications. Choose the SP90-2n for classic P90 character with modern presence; choose the SP90-2b for hard rock and metal players prioritizing punch and sustain.
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Seymour Duncan SP90-2n Hot P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup
Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot P90 Soapbar Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SP90-2n Hot P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup | Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot P90 Soapbar Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SP90-2n Hot P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup
- ✓ Reverse wind reverse polarity (RWRP) enables hum-cancelling when mixed with humbuckers
- ✓ Focused 5.1 kHz midrange with woody warmth balances aggression with vintage character
- ✓ Works in neck position for full-range tonal palette
Why choose Seymour Duncan SP90-2b Hot P90 Soapbar Black Pickup
- ✓ Dual ceramic magnets and hot-coil construction deliver aggressive output and sustain for high-gain genres
- ✓ Bridge-position optimized voicing cuts through dense mixes without modification needed
- ✓ Handcrafted in Santa Barbara with proven P90 topology
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference between these two pickups?
The SP90-2n is designed for neck position with RWRP hum-cancelling capability and emphasizes woody warmth at 5.1 kHz. The SP90-2b is a bridge-position pickup with dual magnets that prioritizes aggressive sustain and modern hot-coil output.
Can I use these pickups together in the same guitar?
Yes, the SP90-2n's RWRP configuration is specifically engineered to cancel hum when paired with humbucker pickups or other single-coil designs, making it ideal for mixed pickup setups.
Which pickup is better for metal?
The SP90-2b is listed as suitable for metal with its aggressive output and sustain-focused hot-coil design, while the SP90-2n targets blues, hard rock, and rock without metal mentioned in its application list.
Do both pickups have the same output level?
Both are high-output pickups, but the SP90-2b emphasizes aggressive sustain with dual ceramics while the SP90-2n balances high output with vintage warmth and articulate clarity at 11.86 kΩ resistance.