Classic '53 P90 Pickup

Classic '53 P90

Vintage Spec Replacement P90 Pickup based on the original early '50s design now in a choice of magnet options

Magnets: Alnico 2, 3, 4 or 5
Poles: Nickel plated steel slotted Fillister head screws
Coil Wire: 42AWG Plain Enamel
Lead Wire: Simple 3-Way
Bridge 7.5k
Neck 7.1k

Vintage Spec Replacement P90 Pickup based on the original early '50s design now in a choice of magnet options and available in either Dogear or Soapbar style Covers

Slightly lower output than the '57 and with a little less attack it has increased clarity & definition. This is my brighter P90 similar to the old pickups of the early '50s. Rounder in sound than a traditional Strat or Tele single coil with that fatter, grittier, warmer P90 voice part way between a single-coil and humbucker the Classic '53 P90 pickup won't drive an amp as much as the '57 P90, staying cleaner sounding.

The Alnico 2 being a slightly weaker magnet than the 4 or 5, helps to give an overall warmer, more vintage style voice - Alnico 3 sweeter still. A great P90 pickup for those jazzier sounds where warmth, sweetness and string definition are all balanced. The stonger Alnico 5 magnets help to give a brighter attack with a little more punch.

Simple 3-Way wire. Available in Soapbar or Dogear style.

You can find more details of my Creamery Custom Shop Handwound Replacement P90 Pickups here.