P-90 Pickup Kit

Build your own P-90 pickups with this complete kit.

Includes:

• 1 Nickel silver P90 base plate – 50mm
• 1 Metal spacer – 50mm
• 1 P90 plastic pickup coil – 50mm
• 2 Mounting plate screws
• 2 Alnico 5 magnet bars
• 6 Adjustable pole screws – 18.2mm
• 1 Black pickup cover
• 2 Mounting screws
• 2 Springs
• 5 cm. 22AWG Black 1m. Single Core Hookup Wire
• 5 cm. 22AWG White 1m. Single Core Hookup Wire
• 40 cm. 22AWG Push-back Shielded Single Conductor
• 2 Soldering Eyelets 2 mm.

To build your pickup, you will need a series of additional tools and materials, some of which you can find in our own store:

• Magnetic Polarity Tester
• 42 AWG Enamel Copper Wire for Pickups
• Cloth Tape for Pickups
• Winding Machine
• Soldering Iron
• Voltmeter

The P-90 pickup was developed by Gibson in 1946 as an evolution of its early single-coil pickups. Its design, attributed to Walter Fuller, featured a wide and flat coil with Alnico magnets placed beneath the adjustable pole pieces, giving it a warmer and more powerful sound than the Fender-style pickups of the time. Originally used in iconic models such as the 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop and the brand’s archtops, the P-90 was eventually displaced in the 1950s by humbucker pickups. However, it remains highly appreciated for its characteristic thick and articulate tone, striking a balance between brightness and warmth that makes it unique.

Technical Specifications:

• Cover Color: Black
• Spacing: 50mm
• Magnets: Alnico 5