Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N-N PHAT CAT NECK NICKEL
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The "old school" P90 revisited for guitars with humbucker routing
The Seymour Duncan Phat Cat is designed for guitarists who want to capture the sonic DNA of the 1950s P90 while maintaining the aesthetics and compatibility of a humbucker-format pickup. This SPH90-1N-N version in nickel finish installs in place of a neck humbucker, offering a genuine tonal alternative without any woodworking or routing on the guitar.
Who is it for and what for
This pickup is aimed at musicians seeking more character and presence than a traditional neck humbucker, while retaining excellent playing dynamics. It excels in blues, vintage rock, indie, garage, and all styles where you want to feel the touch and nuances, from light picking to strong chords.
A lively sound, simple installation
Thanks to its design as a P90 in humbucker format, the Phat Cat allows an immediate transformation of the tonal palette: sharper attacks, more singing mids, and a more "open" feel both in rhythm and lead playing. The Alnico 2 magnet enhances musicality with a slight natural compression and a softer response, highly appreciated for warm, expressive, and never harsh neck tones. The result: a relevant upgrade to give a new identity to a guitar equipped with a double coil pickup, without any woodworking modifications.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Number of conductors | 1 |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle |
| Instrument | guitar | Color | Grey |
| Magnet | alnico II | Colours | Nickel |
| Winding | simple | ||
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Tonal character | faithful reproduction of the legendary 1950s single coil |
| Model | SPH90-1N-N Phat Cat | Installation | sound change without woodworking modification on the guitar |
| Type | P90 pickup in humbucker format | Finish | nickel |
| Format | humbucker (double coil pickup casing) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Phat Cat neck pickup compatible with a humbucker-routed guitar?
Its humbucker size allows installation in place of a neck humbucker without routing or any guitar modifications.
What tone does an Alnico II P90 provide in the neck position?
The Alnico II magnet offers a smooth response and slight natural compression. The midrange gains expression, with clearer attack and an open sound.
Is this pickup suitable for blues and vintage rock?
The design captures the spirit of '50s P90s, with touch-sensitive dynamics. This model fits blues, vintage rock, indie, and garage genres.
Is the Seymour Duncan SPH90-1N-N a single-coil pickup?
It is a single-coil pickup presented in a humbucker format. Its specs list a single conductor.
What is the finish of the Phat Cat neck pickup?
The SPH90-1N-N model features a nickel finish.
