Detail 01
Single-coil P-90 in a humbucker case
Drops into a humbucker route and ring. No new routing, no pickguard change.
Product detailSKU #1274034493605
Seymour DuncanSPH90-1n Phat Cat Nickel Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A P-90 built into a humbucker-sized housing, for the neck position. For players who want P-90 voicing in a guitar routed for humbuckers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Humbucker-routed guitars where you want neck P-90 tone without routing
- Players chasing a clearer, more open neck sound than a humbucker gives
- Blues, roots, and jazz where note separation matters more than output
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need hum-free operation at high gain
- Anyone wanting a high-output neck pickup for heavy styles
- Guitars with true P-90 routes, where a standard P-90 fits better
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 wind
Wound lower than a bridge unit so it stays clear instead of turning muddy in the warmer neck spot.
Detail 03
Single-coil design
It hums. Fluorescent lights, dimmers, and computer monitors will make noise, especially with gain up.
Detail 04
Nickel cover
Closed cover, so it reads visually like a humbucker while sounding like a P-90.
Detail 05
P-90 voicing
Fatter and darker than a Strat single-coil, but more open and less compressed than a humbucker.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickup only. No pots, wiring harness, or mounting ring included.
- 02Existing humbucker pots will work, but P-90s often prefer different volume pot values.
- 03Pairs unevenly with a hot humbucker at the bridge. Expect a volume jump.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Les Paul without modification?
Yes. It uses a humbucker-sized housing, so it drops into a standard neck humbucker route and mounting ring.
02Does it hum?
Yes. It's a true single-coil P-90, so it picks up electrical noise like any single-coil. That's part of the sound.
03How does it compare to a humbucker in the neck?
Clearer and more open, with better note separation on chords. Less output and less low-mid thickness.
04Can I use it in the bridge position?
It's wound for neck. In the bridge it will sound thin and quiet next to a bridge-wound pickup.
