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The classic raw single-coil sound

Golden Age P-90 Pickups


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Gibson's beloved vintage single-coils were the workingman's pickups, versatile for practically any playing style. Their raw sound was a driving force behind early rock and electric blues. Our Golden Age P-90s proudly carry on the tradition, with authentic components that faithfully deliver the classic bright tone.

We offer two Golden Age P-90 models to choose from: Our '50s-style Parsons Street™ model is named for the famous Kalamazoo street where the original P-90 was born. It features a black plastic bobbin with old-style enameled unpotted coil wire for the original slightly grittier sound, and is wound to 8.0K ohms. We also offer a modern version with a black fiber flatwork bobbin, wound to 8.7K ohms with wax-potted poly-coated wire for a smoother sound. The flatwork look is sometimes preferred for installations with the covers removed.

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Golden Age P-90 Pickups
 
Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
5414 Parsons Street P-90 Yes
$53.95

5415 Modern P-90 Yes
$59.95


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Golden Age P-90s are direct replacements in Gibson® Les Paul® Juniors, SG® Juniors, and SG Specials, plus archtop and semi-hollowbody Gibsons made for P-90s. And they're great choices for giving your next custom guitar that raw vintage tone.

Both Golden Age P-90 models share authentic vintage details:
Alnico 5 magnets
AWG42 coil wire
1.97" (50mm) polepiece spacing
Braided single-conductor hookup wire
Original-spec nickel-plated polepiece screws

Black plastic soapbar cover included. More P-90 covers are available separately.

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Golden Age P-90 Pickups
Golden Age P-90 Pickups
 
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5 12-11-2011
Just what I wanted

My Hamer Special came with over-wound Seymour Duncan P-90's, and although there is nothing wrong with the SD's, I wanted a brighter vintage sound. After having read the reviews on the Parsons Street P-90's I decided to give them a try.

These pickups gave me just the sound I wanted - clear, crisp, bright, and fairly loud. Hum almost non-existent, although I did pick up a little standing next to a TV.

A great P-90 pickup for a great price.

Jailhouse Fingers Bailey  Rome, Ga.
5 11-08-2011
a little screamer!

I bought the "Parsons Street" P-90 to replace the bridge pickup in my '54 LP Custom "Black Beauty" reissue. The neck pickup in this guitar was great, but the stock bridge pickup was weak and out of balance with the neck. I wasn't sure whether to go "vintage" or "modern" but finally decided on "vintage"

This pickup measured the same DC resistance as the stock pickup, but sounds much hotter. Turn the volume down for rockabilly twang, turn up for raunchy, "in your face" sustain. this pickup turns the Black Beauty into a rock & roll beast.

One point- the provided pickup cover won't fit the Gibson P-90 route, as the corners aren't rounded enough. This is odd, as the P-90 is a Gibson design to begin with. Fortunately, the pickup is a perfect fit under the Gibson cover.

Overall, a great sounding pickup at an even better price.

Uncle Gary  upstate NY Read my reviews (8)
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5 10-26-2011
Excellent

Clean, bright and rich - very nice and great value. The only thing missing - pickup mounting options.

Guitar Head  Sydney
5 8-07-2011
Great pickups.

Try these as a changeout for cheap stock P90s - especially second hand guitars with rusty pole pieces.
Very clear and clean, with that lean P90 sound. No noisier than anything else.
Plenty of lead wire too for installation.

Justin W  Sydney, Australia Read my reviews (13)
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5 4-06-2011
rock&roll

Installed this P-90 in a Les Paul Jr. kit. The kit came with an inexpensive (CHEAP) pup. Played it one time, had to go! With the Golden Age P-90 installed, this little Jr. clone now has a soul of Rock&Roll!! Love the sound of it!

steve gore  toxey al Read my reviews (3)
5 11-24-2010
Awesome!!!

The Parsons Street P-90 is a great pickup, so much so, that now I'll have to change the other pickup in my guitar just to make justice for the P-90. Awesome product!!!

JoseGlez  Mexico Read my reviews (2)
5 11-12-2010
Very impressed

Just installed the Parsons Street P-90 in a lap steel I built. Sounds great clean and just freakin nasty with some overdrive. Very happy customer here.

WDMX  Oregon
5 10-15-2010
Stunning

Great job on the Parsons St. P-90! I was a bit skeptical on quality-vs-price of the pickup. Don't be fooled! These pickup's are amazing. Definitely glad i bought one for my project P-90 Esquire.

Darcy  Yorkton Sk, Canada Read my reviews (3)
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5 7-27-2010
Parsons St P90

Hi.I just installed one of these babies in my project guitar.What an unbelievable sound. Highly recommended.

Frank McLoughlin  new zealand
5 6-12-2010
Tone Monster

I just completed the installation of thr Parson Street P-90 in the neck position on a project telecaster of mine and was overwhelmed with tone and clarity of this pickup ! The pickup went in with a snap, routed the pickguard and that was it. The tone is incredible and will be my go to guitar for from now on. For playing blues,I couldnt ask for anything better. Thank you Steward MacDonald ! You've done it again !

Jack  San Bernardino, Ca. Read my reviews (6)
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