| P-90 | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | Gibson Brands |
| Period | 1946–present |
| Type | Passive single-coil |
| Magnet type | Alnico 3 (early), Alnico 5 (later); aftermarket pickups with other magnets are available |
| Output specifications | |
| Voltage (RMS), V | 241.1 mV at 6.405 kHz resonant frequency[citation needed] |
| Impedance, kΩ | 7.5 kΩ to 8.5 kΩ[1] |
| Sonic qualities | |
| Resonant frequency, Hz | 6.405 kHz |
The P-90 (sometimes written P90) is a single coil electric guitar pickup produced by Gibson Guitar Corporation since 1946, as well as other vendors. Compared to other single coil designs, such as the Fender single coil, the bobbin for a P-90 is wider but shorter. The Fender style single coil is wound in a taller bobbin, but the wires are closer to the individual poles. This makes the P-90 produce a somewhat warmer tone with less edge and brightness,[citation needed] As with other single-coil pickups, the P-90 is subject to AC hum unless some form of cancellation is used.