Detail 01
Alnico 5 bar magnet
Brighter and firmer than Alnico 2, with more attack and stronger output. Keeps note definition when the amp is pushed.
Product detailSKU #1274034493583
Seymour DuncanSP90-1N Pickup Cream
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A P-90 style single coil in a soapbar-free format for Seymour Duncan's SP90-1 line, sized for neck position. For players wanting P-90 grit instead of humbucker thickness.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players chasing raw single-coil bite with more output than a Strat pickup
- Blues and roots rhythm work where clarity matters through breakup
- Neck-position swaps on single-cutaway guitars already routed for this size
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing hum-free operation under stage lighting or near screens
- High-gain metal players wanting tight, compressed low end
- Guitars routed for standard humbuckers without a pickguard or ring solution
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Neck position, 4.3kHz peak
Resonant peak sits high for a neck pickup, so it stays articulate rather than turning muddy on the low strings.
Detail 03
Bridge counterpart peaks at 3.8kHz
The bridge version is voiced darker than the neck, which evens out the harshness bridge positions usually add.
Detail 04
Cream cover
Cosmetic. Matches cream binding and pickguards; pairs oddly with black hardware unless you swap covers.
Detail 05
Single cutaway body shape fit
Designed around single-cutaway routing and control layouts. Check your cavity depth and mounting before ordering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup only. No pots, wiring harness, mounting screws, springs or solder included
- 02Requires soldering and a setup afterward; height adjustment changes output and balance noticeably
- 03Confirm your existing rout matches this pickup's footprint before you start removing the old one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this hum?
Yes. This is a single-coil design, so it picks up 60-cycle hum near lighting dimmers, monitors and transformers. Shielding the control cavity helps but does not eliminate it.
02Can I put this in a humbucker route?
Not without modification. The footprint differs from a standard humbucker, so you would need a routing change or an adapter mounting solution.
03Bridge or neck version is this one?
This is the neck version, with a 4.3kHz resonant peak. The bridge version of the same model peaks at 3.8kHz.
04What is the difference between cream and white?
Cosmetic only. Cream is the warmer, slightly aged tone; the finish designation on this one reads white. Electronics are identical either way.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Bridge
- 3.8kHz
- Neck
- 4.3kHz
2 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Single cutaway
- Color Finish
- White
1 detailsOther
- Magnet
- Alnico 5 bar
