Gibson Accessories P-90 DOGEAR UNDERWOUND BLACK COVER
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Context and Positioning Within the P-90 Family
A direct heir to the spirit of the 1950s P-90s, the Gibson P-90 Dogear Underwound takes the recipe of the powerful single coil and opens it up further. Thanks to a lighter winding, the response becomes more airy and note definition improves, without losing the typical "growl" and bite. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a more nuanced, dynamic vintage sound that is particularly expressive to the touch.
For Which Guitarists and Styles
This pickup is aimed at musicians who want a responsive P-90 capable of moving from crystalline cleans to organic crunches simply with pick attack and volume/tone controls. It suits blues, rock, garage, and indie styles perfectly, both in the studio and on stage. Its balance helps maintain clarity in chords and brings out the detail of playing nuances.
Design, Magnetization, and Sound Rendering
The Alnico 3 magnetization promotes a softer attack, smooth mids, and bright highs without harshness. With a value around 7.2k, the "underwound" winding reduces compression, lets the guitar breathe better, and highlights rich harmonics even at higher volumes. The 2-conductor wiring simplifies integration into most standard circuits, while the wax potting ensures stable performance against vibrations, stage lighting, and high-gain situations.
Technical specifications
| Type | P-90 Underwound (supplier reference: "P-90 Soapbar Underwound") | Wiring | 2-conductor |
| Format | Dogear | Value | 7.2k |
| Cover | black | Magnet | Alnico 3 |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does a 7.2k underwound P-90 produce?
The lighter 7.2k winding reduces compression and promotes an open response. The notes gain definition while retaining the characteristic bite of a P-90.
Is the Gibson Accessories P-90 Dogear Underwound Black Cover suitable for blues and rock?
Thanks to its dynamics, this pickup allows transitioning from sparkling cleans to organic crunches depending on attack and volume or tone settings. It is recommended for blues, rock, garage, and indie.
Dogear format: what mounting compatibility does it have?
The format used is Dogear. The wiring includes 2 conductors, designed for integration into most standard circuits. No mounting dimensions are provided in the supplied specifications.
Is the Underwound P-90 stable at high gain?
The wax potting is intended to secure the pickup’s behavior against vibrations and in high-gain situations.
What effect does the Alnico 3 magnet have on the sound?
The Alnico 3 magnet offers a softer attack with smooth mids. The highs remain bright without harshness.



