P 90 Pickups | Vibepedia

The P-90 pickup, produced by Gibson Guitar Corporation since 1946, is a single-coil electric guitar pickup known for its distinctive tone, which falls midway between humbuckers and single-coils. With a deeper but narrower bobbin design compared to Fender single-coils, the P-90 produces a sharper sound than humbuckers but with less top-end than single-coils. As a single-coil pickup, it is susceptible to AC-hum, necessitating some form of cancellation. The P-90 has been used by numerous legendary guitarists, including [[les-paul|Les Paul]] and [[bb-king|B.B. King]], and has become a staple in various genres, from rock to blues. With its rich history and unique sound, the P-90 continues to be a popular choice among guitarists. The pickup's design and construction have been influenced by other notable guitar manufacturers, such as [[fender-electric-instrument-manufacturing-company|Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company]], and have undergone various modifications over the years, including the introduction of [[hum-cancelling-pickups|hum-cancelling pickups]]. Today, the P-90 remains an iconic symbol of guitar craftsmanship and tone, with many modern guitarists, such as [[jack-white|Jack White]] and [[dan-auerbach|Dan Auerbach]], relying on its distinctive sound to shape their music.