When Gibson introduced the P-90 pickup in the late 1940s, they created a sound that would define rock and roll, blues, and jazz for generations to come. But by 1952, the P-90 had reached its peak - the perfect balance of warmth, clarity, and punch that made it the go-to pickup for legendary guitarists. The Brickhouse 1952 Soapbar P-90 captures that exact golden-era tone with a level of consistency and reliability that even the originals couldn't match.
They capture that clearer and warmer sound compared to later P-90's, making them more versatile for the hands and amplifier to shape the tone, rather than the pickup overpowering or muddying up the sound. And when it's done right, it's pure tone magic!
That's why rather than just copying a random set or spec, Brickhouse dialed in the nuances of what made these early P-90's sound their very best with the right balance, output, and vintage correct materials. All while focusing on a better quality build and consistency. Especially when it comes to attention to detail and tone. Our unique P-90 winding and tensioning technique also makes these P-90's much more vocal and responsive to touch like some of the really special vintage examples out there.
-Rough Cast Alnico 2 Long Magnets
-Single Coil
-Vintage Correct USA 42 Gauge Plain Enamel Wire
-Authentic USA 50's Replica Bobbins
-Vintage Correct Butyrate Plastic Covers
-500k Pots & .022uf Cap Recommended
-49.2mm String Spacing
-Vintage External Braided Lead Wire
-Un-potted like the Originals (Nickel covered gets lightly potted)
-Neck 7.8k (Average)
-Bridge: 8.3k (Average)
-Made In USA
