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Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Gold Cover) vs Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover)
The SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck is optimized for neck position with reverse-wound reverse-polarity design to pair with bridge humbuckers and eliminate phase cancellation, while the SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge is a full-output bridge pickup with fatter, more sustained tone. Choose the Neck model if you're installing it in the neck position of a humbucker guitar with a standard bridge pickup; choose the Bridge model if you need a standalone bridge pickup or a matched pair with its corresponding neck model.
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Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Gold Cover)
Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover)
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Gold Cover) | Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Gold Cover)
- ✓ Reverse wind reverse polarity design eliminates phase cancellation with standard bridge humbuckers
- ✓ Lower output (8.0 kOhm) preserves clarity and articulation in neck position
- ✓ Compact tone sits perfectly for defined mids and smooth highs without muddiness
Why choose Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover)
- ✓ Higher output delivers big, fat, warm tone with sustained notes and soft attack
- ✓ Metal humbucker cover provides superior noise shielding versus open soapbar design
- ✓ Designed as bridge pickup to pair seamlessly with the neck model for hum-free stereo performance
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Bridge pickup in the neck position?
Technically yes, but it's not recommended. The Bridge model has higher output and softer attack designed for bridge position; the Neck model's lower output and RW/RP winding are optimized for clarity and phase coherence in neck position.
Do these pickups work in any humbucker guitar?
Yes, both are designed to drop directly into standard humbucker cavities without modification. They work in any humbucker-equipped guitar regardless of body wood or fingerboard material.
What's the difference in tone between Neck and Bridge?
The Neck model (8.0 kOhm, 6.3 kHz resonance) emphasizes articulation and clarity with defined mids. The Bridge model has higher output and uses the same Alnico 2 magnets but delivers bigger, fatter tone with more sustain and softer attack, typical of bridge positioning.
Which should I choose for a matched pair?
Use both together: the SPH90-1N Neck with SPH90-1B Bridge. The Neck's RW/RP design is engineered specifically to cancel hum when paired with the Bridge model for balanced, hum-free stereo performance.