Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover)
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Seymour Duncan SPH90-1B Phat Cat Bridge Pickup(Gold Cover)
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- SKU
- 11302-16-GC
Description
application
Authentic P-90 sound in a humbucker retrofit size pickup. Recommended for country,jazz,blues,rockabilly,classic rock and heavy rock.
description
Originally developed in the Custom Shop for Hamer® Guitars,a Phat Cat is an actual single-coil P-90 Soapbar that fits under a humbucker cover and drops into humbucker-equipped guitars. The tone is big and fat,er,phat. It uses two Alnico 2 magnets for more sustain and softer attack. Also,the metal covers provide more shielding and noise reduction than standard soapbar covers. Comes with single-conductor hookup cable.
complete setup
Available for both neck and bridge positions in a balanced set. The neck pickup is RW/RP relative to the bridge for hum-free performance when both pickups are used together.
guitars
For use in any humbucker-equipped guitar. Works especially well in balanced instruments with rosewood,ebony or maple fingerboards.
available mods
Choose nickel plated or gold plated cover (included).
players
Tom Dumont / No Doubt,Bill Frisell,Steve Pedulla / Thursday
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Bridge is an authentic P-90 single-coil crammed into a humbucker-sized cover, letting you drop P-90 tone into any humbucker-routed guitar without modification. It delivers a big, fat, warm voice with a soft attack and articulate mids—perfect for blues, jazz, country, and classic rock players who want vintage character without the hum. Alnico 2 magnets and a shielded metal cover give you extended sustain and noise reduction that traditional soapbar P-90s can't match on a gigging stage.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Rockabilly
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my humbucker-routed guitar?
Yes. The Phat Cat is designed as a drop-in replacement for any humbucker-equipped guitar—no routing or modification needed. It uses Alnico 2 magnets and comes with a single-conductor hookup cable for easy installation.
What styles of music is this pickup best suited for?
The Phat Cat excels in blues, jazz, country, rockabilly, and classic rock. Its warm, soft-attack tone with articulate mids is not recommended for metal or djent applications where aggressive attack and high-gain clarity are priorities.
How does the bridge pickup perform when used with a matching neck pickup?
When purchased as a balanced set, the neck pickup is reverse-wound and reverse-policed relative to the bridge to eliminate hum when both pickups are engaged together.
What are the advantages of this humbucker-sized P-90 over a traditional soapbar P-90?
The metal cover provides significantly more shielding and noise reduction than standard soapbar covers, and it fits into any existing humbucker cavity without modification. You still get the authentic big, fat P-90 tone with extended sustain from the Alnico 2 magnets.
Does this pickup come with a cover?
Yes. The Phat Cat includes your choice of a nickel-plated or gold-plated cover, which provides both aesthetic options and additional electromagnetic shielding.
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