Keep in mind the best P-90s conserve all of the advantages I listed above whilst minimizing its drawbacks. More so, the sound tends to be twangy and powerful enough for rock, country, and blues. The best alternatives also create a humming or feedback sound that’s similar to 60’s rock and early metal. Lastly, keep in mind some Gibson or Fender guitars (or made with their designs) won’t accept “soap bar” or “dog-ear”-shaped pickups. If this is the case, you can go for a humbucker-sized P-90. (You can go to the FAQ section if you have any doubts about pickup sizes). Let’s now go on to the reviews of the most reliable and popular P-90 pickups you can buy right now. Before we begin, though, I advise you to check this section about understanding pickups to learn about pickup types, construction materials, outputs, cavities, and more. Seymour Duncan SPH90 Phat Cat P-90 Pickup Gibson P-90 pickups are hard to find sold separately, which is why they’re not prominently featured on this list.
Seymour Duncan has created top-notch pickups for over 40 years. It’s hard to find anything wrong with the brand. They are so good that even Fender, Ibanez, Gibson, and other leading brands use Seymour Duncan pickups on their guitars. Most prominently, David Gilmour’s 1952 Fender Esquire guitar was packed with Seymour Duncan pickups.
