P90 Pickups were first produced by Gibson in 1946 to replace their original Charlie Christian pickup. Designed as a single coil but with a wider & shorter chassis, P-90 pickups had a higher number of coil winds. Producing a louder, thicker, and darker tone compared to single coils of the time.
P90s offer the power and bite of a humbucker, but with the character and clarity of single coil pickups. Available as a soapbar, dogear or humbucker casings. Although as a single coil a vintage P90 will have a hum, you can choose from our hum-cancelling P90s for a noise free experience.
A P-90 Pickup will give you a warmer, cleaner tone than that of a single coil. Along with a more “vintage” sound compared to humbuckers. And if you are looking for that more old-school tone. We really think you can’t go past the P90s.
Tone Merchants searches the world to bring you the best P90 pickups available. So you can find that P-90 tone you have always been searching for. Tone Merchants searches the world to bring you the best P90 pickups. Choose from world famous USA made brands such as Lindy Fralin, Porter or Lollar Pickups to name a few.
All orders are sent from our shop in Auckland, NZ on a track and trace courier. Typically within New Zealand your P90 pickups will arrive over night once dispatched. For delivery into Australia typically our standard service is 5-7 days once dispatched.
Once your order is ready to send out to you, you will receive an e-mail notification with the track and trace details of your courier that has been booked. So if needed you can check on the progress of your delivery.
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Joshua Haslemore17 August 2024I cannot recommend Brad at Tone Merchants enough. I picked up an Ibanez AS73 and have been looking to really get some life into it. I am by no means a guitar tech expert in any way shape or form. After doing a bit of research on what I was after, Brad took me through some options to help get the best out of this guitar. Came back with some gorgeous Lollar Imperials and even split coil for fun. The end result far exceeded my expectations. A completely different guitar and a super easy process to get sorted. Brad is great at communicating and helping you get what you are after if you're thinking about making some upgrades or adjustments to your guitar(s), go see Brad!
Patricia Danielle Tan13 August 2024Amazing product range hard to find elsewhere in NZ, with responsive and friendly service to go with super quick shipping for in stock items. Highly recommended :)
Tim Burrell26 July 2024Great communication. Prompt delivery. A+
Andy Cheal22 July 2024Brad at Tone Merchants is awesome to deal with, up front, honest, friendly and great communication. I will not hesitate to use him again in the future or recommend him to anyone.
moose20 July 2024Great local store sourcing in hard to get parts from abroad. Great seller, really smooth service and was even kind enough to throw in a great recommendation for a local luthier to fit the parts.
Shane Hinton16 July 2024Brad has been super helpful and responsive aiding my various tone quests, starting with Fralin pickups and more recently, some Genzler amplification. It’s great to deal with someone so passionate and knowledgeable about their products and willing to go the extra mile for his customers. Good things!
Doug Watt11 July 2024I brought an Aria bass from Tone Merchants. The process was effortless, good communications, fast shipping and the bass was securely packaged. I am very pleased with the bass, it is exactly as described. I recommend Tone Merchants.
Simon Lorimer9 July 2024Very happy with the Wenge neck I ordered. Arrived within 24 hrs.
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