Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup(Nickel Cover)

Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N Phat Cat Neck Pickup (Nickel Cover)

The SPH90-1N Phat Cat delivers warm, articulate single-coil character with genuine noise rejection—a rare combination in traditional pickup design. Built for the neck position, it pairs aggressive treble response with smooth midrange, cutting through clearly in vintage-voiced rigs and holding its own in modern high-gain setups. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, it's engineered for gigging musicians and studio players who refuse to compromise between classic tone and hum-free operation on stage and in the box.

Tone & Electronics

Two Alnico 2 magnets in a true single-coil configuration yield a resonant frequency of 6.3 kHz and 8.0 kOhm DC resistance, producing articulate highs and focused midrange without the mud that plagues many neck pickups. The nickel-silver cover reduces 60-cycle hum while maintaining the clarity and snap essential to single-coil operation—critical for clean tones and articulate lead work that projects through a live rig.

Construction & Design

Short, flat bobbins and a nickel-silver bottom plate minimize unwanted resonance and mechanical noise. Vacuum wax potting locks the windings in place, preventing microphonic feedback even under aggressive playing. The reverse wind reverse polarity (RW/RP) configuration pairs seamlessly with bridge pickups to achieve noiseless hum cancellation without sacrificing single-coil articulation—essential for reliable, quiet operation in live and recorded settings.

Key Features

• DC resistance: 8.0 kOhm
• Resonant frequency: 6.3 kHz
• Two Alnico 2 magnets in true single-coil design
• Nickel-silver cover reduces 60-cycle hum
• Short, flat bobbins reduce unwanted resonance
• Nickel-silver bottom plate for noise reduction
• Reverse wind reverse polarity (RW/RP) for noiseless operation when paired with bridge pickup
• Vacuum wax potted windings prevent microphonic feedback
• Single conductor, braided shield hookup cable
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA

The Phat Cat bridges the gap between vintage single-coil purity and modern noise-free operation, making it a dependable choice for players who demand clarity, articulation, and on-gig reliability in equal measure.