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Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Nickel Cover) vs Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Nickel Cover)
The SPH90-1N is a true single-coil neck pickup engineered for articulate treble and focused highs with hum rejection, while the SPH90-1B is a P-90 soapbar in humbucker form designed for bridge position with a big, fat, warm character and softer attack. Choose the 1N for players seeking classic single-coil snap in the neck position; choose the 1B for those wanting thick P-90 tone in a humbucker-equipped guitar.
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Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Nickel Cover)
Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Nickel Cover)
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Nickel Cover) | Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Nickel Cover) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Pickup Type | Neck | Bridge |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Nickel Cover)
- ✓ True single-coil design with aggressive treble and articulate highs
- ✓ Neck-position specialist with focused midrange clarity
- ✓ Reverse wind/reverse polarity configuration enables noiseless operation when paired with bridge pickup
Why choose Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Nickel Cover)
- ✓ Authentic P-90 soapbar tone in humbucker-retrofit size—fits any humbucker-equipped guitar
- ✓ Big, fat, warm character with soft attack and excellent sustain
- ✓ Bridge-position pickup with balanced hum rejection via metal covers
Frequently asked questions
Can I use both pickups together for a noiseless set?
Yes, the SPH90-1N (neck) and SPH90-1B (bridge) are designed as a balanced pair. The neck pickup's reverse wind/reverse polarity configuration achieves hum-free operation when both are used together.
Which pickup is better for blues and jazz?
Both suit blues and jazz, but they excel in different ways. The 1N delivers articulate, single-coil snap ideal for traditional neck-position voicing. The 1B provides the big, fat P-90 character favored in jazz and classic blues for its warmth and sustain.
Do these pickups require routing or modification to install?
The SPH90-1N is a standard single-coil neck pickup for single-coil-routed guitars. The SPH90-1B is a humbucker-retrofit design that drops into any humbucker-equipped guitar without routing—it's a P-90 soapbar under a humbucker cover.
What is the DC resistance difference between these two?
The SPH90-1N specs list 8.0 kOhm DC resistance. The SPH90-1B specifications are not provided in the product data, so direct resistance comparison cannot be made.