Gibson P-90 Soapbar Underwound pickup
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Gibson P-90 Soapbar Underwound

A P-90 soapbar with an Alnico 3 magnet and vintage output.

vintage outputsoft & warm

Specs

DC resistance
7.2k
Inductance
not measured
Magnet
Alnico 3
Coil
Single coil

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    Alnico II magnet: warmer, smoother

    No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.

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  5. Lollar 50s Wind P90 Soapbar

    Alnico II magnet: warmer, smoother

    No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.

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  6. Mr. Glyn's Cool 90
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