Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Nickel Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11108-16-NC
Description
Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Nickel Pickup Set
The Phat Cat Nickel brings genuine P-90 warmth into any humbucker-routed guitar without modification, bridging vintage single-coil character with modern hum-cancellation and stage reliability. These hand-built pickups deliver that articulate midrange punch and woody sustain that cuts through a live mix while staying transparent across gain levels—a retrofit solution for players chasing authentic blues and classic rock tone on guitars already wired for humbuckers.
Tone & Live Character
Dual Alnico 2 bar magnets and 8.0 kOhm neck / 8.5 kOhm bridge resistance produce warm, woody fundamentals with pronounced midrange presence and smooth treble response. The 6.05 kHz resonant peak emphasizes the natural bloom of blues, jazz, and classic rock tones while maintaining definition across gain levels.
On-Stage Build & Reliability
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and unwanted squeal—critical for live performance and high-gain situations—while the reverse wind/reverse polarity neck pickup cancels hum when both pickups engage together. Nickel silver bottom plates and nickel metal covers provide shielding and a refined appearance, with construction completed by hand in Santa Barbara, CA.
Key Features
- Set includes neck pickup (SPH90-1n) and bridge pickup (SPH90-1b)
- Single-coil P-90 Soapbar design in humbucker retrofit size
- Two Alnico 2 bar magnets per pickup
- Neck pickup DC resistance: 8.0 kOhm
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 8.5 kOhm
- Impedance: 8.49 k; Resonant Peak: 6.05 KHz
- Nickel metal covers with integrated shielding
- Nickel silver bottom plate construction
- Neck pickup wired reverse wind/reverse polarity (RW/RP) for noiseless paired operation
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Single-conductor braided shield hookup cable included
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
This pairing delivers authentic P-90 character with modern noise-rejection technology and compatibility with standard humbucker routes.
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At a Glance
The Phat Cat Nickel is a hand-built P-90 pickup set that delivers warm, woody vintage tone in a humbucker-compatible format—no routing required. Built with Alnico 2 magnets and vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback, these pickups excel on semi-hollow and solid-body guitars for blues, jazz, and classic rock without sacrificing articulate midrange punch and clarity. Choose them when you want authentic single-coil P-90 character, road-reliable noise rejection, and the flexibility to drop into any humbucker cavity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these pickups require routing my guitar?
No—the Phat Cat Nickel uses a single-coil P-90 Soapbar design housed in a humbucker-compatible retrofit size, so they drop into any standard humbucker cavity without modification.
What genres and playing styles work best with these pickups?
They excel in blues, jazz, and classic rock where warm, woody tone and articulate midrange punch shine. They are not recommended for metal or thrash metal styles that demand higher output and sharper treble response.
How do these pickups handle feedback and noise?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and squeal, while the reverse wind/reverse polarity neck pickup cancels hum when both pickups are engaged together for noiseless paired operation.
What's included in the set?
The set includes a neck pickup (SPH90-1n, 8.0 kOhm), a bridge pickup (SPH90-1b, 8.5 kOhm), nickel metal covers with integrated shielding, nickel silver bottom plates, and a single-conductor braided shield hookup cable.
How do the Phat Cat Nickels compare to other P-90 options?
Like the Seymour Duncan Antiquity and Lindy Fralin P-90 alternatives, they deliver classic P-90 character, but the Phat Cat Nickel's humbucker retrofit format and vacuum wax potting make them a modern, noise-free choice for guitars already routed for humbuckers.
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