Seymour Duncan Joe Bonamassa "Pawn Shop Special" 1961 SG Special P90

The P90 That Won Joe Bonamassa Over

The Pawn Shop Special P90 set was created to recreate the sound of the pickups installed in the 1961 SG Special, which Joe Bonamassa considers one of the most inspiring guitars in his collection. This guitar played a decisive role in shaping his approach to the P90, revealing the full richness and character of this legendary format.

To reproduce this distinctive character, the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop meticulously studied the original set. From the Alnico 4 magnets and dimpled P90 baseplates to the covers and components selected with a vintage spirit, every detail contributes to the authentic personality of these pickups.

Expressive vintage tone for blues, rock and much more

Striking a balance between the clarity of a single-coil pickup and the thickness of a humbucker, these P90s are designed for guitarists seeking a lively, responsive tone with plenty of depth. Their rich midrange naturally highlights pick attack, bends and playing nuances.

In clean settings, the Pawn Shop Special delivers excellent definition, an airy top end and that slight harmonic sizzle so highly prized in vintage P90s. With overdrive, it gains growl and density without losing articulation, making it ideal for both punchy rhythm parts and singing leads.

Punch, sizzle and controlled response at high volume

The custom winding provides the desired balance of dynamics, bite and warmth. The neck pickup delivers full yet articulate tones, while the bridge pickup offers greater impact and presence to cut through a rock or blues-rock mix.

Wax-potted to Joe Bonamassa's preferences, these pickups are designed to remain reliable under demanding stage conditions. They are an excellent choice for giving a P90-compatible guitar a distinctive vintage character inspired by the great names of electric rock.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	simple
Category	kit	Number of conductors	1
Instrument	guitar	Position	set
Applications	rock, blues	Color	Black
Magnet	alnico IV	Colours	Noir

Type	P90 pickup set for electric guitar	Component finishing	historically accurate vintage-inspired
Model	Joe Bonamassa " Pawn Shop Special " 1961 SG Special P90	Wax potting	yes
Configuration	neck and bridge pickups	Neck pickup resistance	7.8 kohms
Magnets	Alnico 4	Bridge pickup resistance	8.4 kohms
Bottom plate	P90 dimpled