Seymour Duncan SP90-3b Custom P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11302-12-Crc
Description
Seymour Duncan SP90-3b Custom P90 Soapbar Cream Pickup
The SP90-3b Custom P90 Soapbar sits in your instrument with a warm, articulate character that cuts through a live mix without sacrificing the body needed for thick, sustained notes. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this single-coil design bridges vintage P90 soul with modern consistency—whether you're tracking surf, jazz, or alternative on stage or in the studio. The cream finish pairs naturally with both vintage and contemporary guitars, aging gracefully through years of gigging.
Tone & Output
Dual large ceramic magnets focus the frequency response with peaks at 3.5 kHz (bridge) and 4.5 kHz (neck), delivering presence that stays musical and never harsh. The 6/5/6 EQ signature (bass/mid/treble) holds a balanced character across the full spectrum, while moderate DC resistance of 14.6 kOhm (bridge) and 12 kOhm (neck) keeps dynamics responsive and articulation clean—translating to punchy cleans and driven tones that lock in a mix.
Construction & Specifications
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and guarantees long-term road reliability, while the 0.585" height profile fits standard P90 soapbar routing in most instruments. Each pickup ships with a single-conductor braided hookup cable for plug-and-play installation, backed by Seymour Duncan's meticulous hand-assembly process in their California workshop—proven consistency for working musicians.
Key Features
- Bridge DC Resistance: 14.6 kOhm
- Neck DC Resistance: 12 kOhm
- Bridge Resonant Peak: 3.5 KHz
- Neck Resonant Peak: 4.5 KHz
- Dual large ceramic magnets
- Single-coil soapbar design
- Height profile: 0.585"
- EQ signature: 6/5/6 (bass/mid/treble)
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
- Includes single-conductor braided hookup cable
- Cream finish
The SP90-3b pairs proven P90 engineering with consistent output and minimal noise—a dependable upgrade for players who need a pickup that performs night after night across any style.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SP90-3b Custom P90 Soapbar is a hand-built, warm-yet-articulate single-coil pickup that cuts through a mix without harshness, making it ideal for surf, jazz, blues, and alternative players. Its vacuum wax-potted construction and balanced frequency response (peaked at 3.5 kHz bridge / 4.5 kHz neck) deliver responsive dynamics and clean tone whether you're playing clean or driven. Beginners through professionals will appreciate the vintage character paired with modern consistency and California hand-assembly quality.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Surf
- ✓ Alternative
- ✓ Blues
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is the SP90-3b best suited for?
The SP90-3b excels in jazz, surf, blues, and alternative contexts. Its warm, articulate tone works equally well for clean and driven applications, though it is not recommended for metal or thrash metal styles.
Will this pickup fit my guitar?
The SP90-3b has a standard 0.585" height profile and soapbar routing compatibility, so it will fit most P90 soapbar-routed guitars. Confirm your guitar uses P90 soapbar routing before ordering.
How does the SP90-3b compare to other P90 pickups like the Fender Original '58 or Gibson P-90?
The SP90-3b combines vintage character with modern consistency and vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback—addressing a common issue in classic designs. Its dual ceramic magnets and balanced midrange deliver clarity and presence without harshness, bridging the warmth of vintage pickups with the reliability expected from contemporary Seymour Duncan hand-built construction.
What's included in the box?
Each pickup includes a single-conductor braided hookup cable for immediate installation, making it ready to drop into your guitar with standard wiring.
What is the output level and how does it affect my rig?
Bridge DC resistance is 14.6 kOhm and neck is 12 kOhm, resulting in moderate output that ensures responsive dynamics and clean articulation. This output level works well with both clean and overdriven tones without requiring special amplifier settings.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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