P90

The Ultimate Vintage P90 Tone

$110$220

  • Single Coil
  • Thick & Versatile
  • Traditional Appearance
  • Vintage Output

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Discover what you’ve been missing with the Fralin P90: a vintage-voiced P90 known for its versatility, clarity, and snarly midrange. With clear lows, thick mids, and percussive highs, we guarantee that the Fralin P90 will inspire you, no matter what guitar or music style you play. As with all Fralin Pickups, you can take pride in knowing we designed, built, and assembled your P90 in Virginia using 100% USA-Made parts.

Options

Select options for our P90:

Looking for a 3 P90 Set?

We recommend a Neck output for the middle pickup. Add a Complete Set and another Neck Pickup to make a 3 P90 Set.

Select Options Above To Display Add-Ons

Soapbar Covers

Please choose how you want your pickups to look in your guitar.

Dogear Covers

Choose your standard Dogear Covers below. Available are White, Black & Cream. If you want a Metal Cover, choose “Short Dogear” from the select box above.

Short Dogear Covers

Below are the covers available for Short Dogear singles and sets:

Dogear Shims

Shims help height adjust your Dogear P90 pickups with plastic covers.

Pickguard-Mounted Soapbar Modification

Some Soapbar Pickups are mounted on the pickguard via a screw on either side. (Les Paul Junior Tribute, Soapbar-equipped SG’s) Check this box if your guitar requires this modification. You’ll get 2 tabs to slip on the mounting tabs for threading your screws. Available in Gibson-Spacing only. Measure your spacing here.

3 P90 Set Wiring

Buying 3 P90s as a set? Check this box. We have a few winding options for you.

Note:

Checking this box does not add a P90 for you. You must select the options and add the third P90 to your cart.

Let us know how you want your 3 P90 Set to work in your guitar!

Gold Screws

We can use Gold Screws instead of Nickel for a small up-charge. Not necessary if Gold Covers are selected.

SPEED UP YOUR ORDER

Since you're buying a single pickup, we might need more information from you. To avoid unnecessary delays in your order, please choose one of the options below:



Be sure to read our article on Pickup Polarity here.

Notice

Due to the nature of Raw Nickel, Raw Nickel may contain slight cosemetic defects or abrasions.

Recommendation

We recommend using 2-Conductor With Shield Lead when purchasing a single pickup. 2-Conductor lead allows you to reverse the phase should you have phase issues. Learn About Lead Choice

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The Ultimate Vintage P90 Replacement Pickup.

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P90 FEATURES:

Don’t you love the sound of a screaming P90 Pickup? What’s not to love? Easily one of the most unique and versatile pickup designs out there, the Fralin P90 pushes the limit by using 100% USA-Made parts and a tone that will make your jaw drop.

Whether you play Rock, Jazz, Country, R&B, or Funk, you will undoubtedly stand out in the mix with the pronounced pick attack and crystal-clear lows. Available in a Soapbar, Dogear, and Humbucker, you can rest assured knowing you can get the Fralin P90 tone, in any guitar you have.

Features:

  • Original Gibson Size – Soapbar and Dogear models available
  • Strong and bold – lots of midrange and snarl
  • USA-made Alnico 4 Magnets for aggressive tone and output
  • Compensated Bridge for even volume across all pickups
  • RW/RP Neck pickup for hum-canceling on the middle position
  • Adjustable USA-Made Steel Pole pieces for fine-tuning string balance
  • Hand-wound with our “Sectioning” technique for unique, dynamic tone
  • Hand-built and hand-wound for unrivaled quality control
  • 10-Year Warranty on manufacturing defects
  • Risk-free 30-Day Exchange Policy

Sound

Get excited – Fralin P90s covers an impressive, broad tonal spectrum.

Featuring a clear neck and an overwound bridge, our P90s have that undeniable thick Single-Coil tone with a distinct wound string, and percussive treble string. The midrange is full, thick, and warm – perfect for adding depth to your guitar.

Are you looking for the traditional Fender-type sparkle? You won’t find that here. The Fralin P90 is all Gibson! For that, we recommend checking out our Hum Cancelling Alnico Rod model. We also have a Hum Cancelling version of this pickup available.

Whether playing clean or dirty, we guarantee the “3-dimensional depth” that the Fralin P90 provides will inspire you for years to come. Single notes are punchy and clear without sounding tinny, and chords break up with a tight compression that’s guaranteed to push your amp.

And with a hand-wound scatter-wound coil, your pickup is as unique as you are – each coil features a subtly unique voice that will undoubtedly inspire you. Experience what you’ve been missing and give your guitar the P90 voice it was meant to have with the Fralin P90.

Sound Samples for P90:
About this Sound Clip:

All sound samples are played from Neck Position First and Bridge Position Last.

Soundclips recorded by Phil Heesen III, on a PRS SE. Pickups are the Stock Output Soapbar.

Tonal Graph For P90:

The tonal graph below for our P90 features Lows, Midrange, Highs, and general Output.

HIGHS
MIDS
LOWS
OUTPUT

Attack: Stiff & Percussive

Videos for P90:

Lead Color Codes

See below for our Lead color codes. For help with matching to other manufacturers, check out this resource here.

Gibson Braided Lead:

Gibson-Style instruments

Phase Reversible

Coil Splitting

Gibson Braided Lead
Only select Gibson Braided Lead if you install these pickups as a set into a Gibson-style instrument. Examples of a Gibson-style instrument include a Gibson Les Paul, 335, or Telecaster Deluxe, or any guitar with two Volume Pots and two Tone Pots.

Note: This lead is not intended for Telecasters with a Control Plate. If the braiding touches anything, it will short it out.

2-Conductor Lead:

Phase Reversible

2 Conductor Lead Fralin Pickups
Select 2-Conductor Lead if purchasing a single pickup or wiring this pickup to a Blade Switch (like a Fender-style instrument). 2-Conductor allows you to reverse the phase of the pickup.

Tech Specs

See below for the estimated DCR and Polarity Information for our P90.

SPECIFICATION VALUE
Neck Ohm Reading:7.1K 1
Bridge Ohm Reading:8.1K 1
Neck Polarity:Counter Clockwise Coil Direction, North to Strings
Bridge Polarity:Clockwise Coil Direction, South to Strings
Wire:USA-Made 42-Gauge Plain Enamel
Magnet:USA-Made Alnico 4 Bar Magnets
Recommended Pot Value:500K
String Spacing:50mm
Recommended Cap Value:0.02mfd 2

More Information:

1 Ohm Readings can vary due to a multitude of factors, including ambient temperature, multimeter calibration, different wire batches, and other factors. Due to this, ohm readings are approximate. Learn more about Ohm Readings here.


2 We recommend a 0.02mfd Cap Value on most guitar and bass pickups. The exception is a Magic Cap, which Lindy prefers on the Bridge Pickup of Fender® guitars only. Learn More about Caps Here.


Soapbar

Soapbar Dimensions For Fralin Pickups

Plastic Dogear

Plastic Dogear Dimensions For Fralin Pickups

Metal Dogear (Archtop)

Metal Dogear Dimensions for Fralin Pickups

P90 FAQ's

General FAQs

Here are quick answers to common questions we get:

  • What Ohm Readings does your P90 have?

    Navigate to our Tech Specs Tab for complete Ohm Readings and more useful information.

  • Will this pickup fit my instrument?

    Check our "Sizing" tab for the size of the pickup. No Sizing tab? Check under the product image gallery for dimensions.

  • Is your Lead Time of 3-4 Weeks accurate?

    It really depends on the shop capacity at the moment, and the size of your order. Feel free to give us a call for an accurate lead time. We always try to underpromise and overdeliver.

  • What pickup height do you recommend setting your P90s to?

    Our recommended Pickup Height is 1/8" (3.175mm) on the Bass Side and 1/16"( 1.5875mm) on the Treble Side. Measure by holding the corresponding side down at its highest fret and measure from the bottom of the string to the top of the pole piece.

Customer Reviews

166 Genuine Reviews for P90

  1. Mark Vinkenes

    Verified Purchase

    5% Underwound P90 set
    Pickups sound great in that they are well balanced, allow the natural sound of the guitar to come through, and retain the warmth/character of a “full” wind P90 without overwhelming amps with relatively low or moderate output (e.g., 20 watts or less).

  2. Lin Heitzig

    Verified Purchase

    I recently made a very good purchase on Reverb for a new Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 2018 Limited Run Satin Vintage Sunburst. It came with mini humbuckers. I made the purchase with the intention to take the mini humbuckers out and replace them with P-90’s. Being that it was my first and probably my only Gibson that I can afford to buy, I wanted to keep it original. Meaning I was going to purchase Gibson P-90’s. But before the purchase I wanted to do my due diligence and check into other makers of P-90’s. Every review I read I ran into Lindy Fralin. People could not say anything bad about the man & his products, and believe me, I read a lot of reviews. It took me weeks to make up my mind even though everywhere I turned, every review, every youtube video I watched pointed to Lindy Fralin. So, I sent an email with my questions, and in less than 24 hours, Jon answered me and suggested the stock P-90’s for the type of music I played. Finally, I made the purchase. Now I understand why everything I read and listened too, put Lindy Fralin’s P-90’s high on everyone’s list. I could not be happier. The sound from that Gibson & my Fender Blues Jr is exactly how I heard it in my head. Thanks to everyone at Lindy Fralin’s.

  3. David Mayer

    Verified Purchase

    Lindy’s P90: Amazing!

  4. Tommy Hall

    Verified Purchase

    Luthier and owner of Burleigh Guitars, VA
    This is I think the 9th set of Fralin pickups I have bought and installed in guitars I have built. This is the second set of P90’s. I love the sound, the clarity when clean and the ability to drive them as well. the service and ability to get recommendations is great. I HIGHLY recommend Fralin Pickups.

  5. Peter Zarkadas

    Verified Purchase

    I was gonna sell that guitar…..
    I was gonna sell that Hamer P90 special with the original Dimarzio P90’s because the pu’s were too hot and sounded muddy. But I’m keeping this guitar for sure as it sounds so much better with the Fralin stock P90’s. Big, fat but clear and articulate, never muddy. Transformed the instrument for me.

  6. Craig Miller

    Verified Purchase

    Epiphone LP Jr. P90s:
    I have a hobby of taking old “pawn shop” guitars and converting them into something special. I like taking a $100 guitar, straighten the neck, put some good tuners, bridge and pickups on it and turn it into something special. The current project was converting a Epiphone Les Paul Jr into a tradition Gibson LP Jr which sport a single P90 with dog ears. The Fralin P90 over wound brought this project to life. Some friends who compared it to some of the vintage LP Jr.’s they own said hands down the Fralin was a perfect touch. Would recommend this pickups for any P90 replacement project you maybe considering. Very warm but dynamic sound.

  7. GregR

    I’ve realized just over the past couple of years that I am a P-90 player at heart. This is my first foray into aftermarket, independent winder P-90s, and these are a clear winner. I got a set of these to replace the P-100s in a guitar that I dearly love, and while the P-100s are good pickups (I love them in a different guitar that I have another set in), this particular guitar needed something different. At first I tried them with Lindy’s raw nickel covers–which look super cool! But then there was still something missing somehow–that overtone “sizzle” and growl that we expect from a good P-90. Well, I swapped back to the stock plastic covers, and everything came together exactly as I had hoped . . . these are the ones that are staying in this guitar for good now! Thank you, Lindy & Company, for making such a happiness-bringing pickup!!!

  8. Joshua Perdue

    Verified Purchase

    Amazing!
    I was all ready to return these before I even got them because I’d been striking out with different brands, but after playing them, I knew they were the ones! Amazing Pickups! I love the fact that Lindy spoke to me personally and answered any questions I had. I will be a returning customer

  9. Roland Goyette

    Verified Purchase

    The Best P90’s
    I have used Fralin pick-up’s on new build and vintage guitar restorations for several years. I highly recommend, Just put a set on a 1958 Gibson they sound so great.

  10. Seth Shattuck

    Great pickups. I think I’m going to try 250k pots to get a bit more of that spanky strat tone.

  11. William Gregory

    Verified Purchase

    Nice P90
    The Fralin P90 dog ear is a replacement for a newer LPJ P90 that had alnico slugs. The Fralin P90 is balanced and provides some nice tones, especially if you drive the amp (via box or volume) into some distortion. At the same time replacing the pickup, I pitched the LPJ circuit board controls and wired in a 1950’s style control circuit with PIO capacitor. Very pleased with how this turned out, and am enjoying playing it. Recommend the Fralin P90 if you’re looking for a new P90.

  12. Jamie Colen

    I’m thrilled to report that I just installed my third Fralin pickup in one of my four Telecaster’s I’ve built from parts – this one a P-90 (-10%) in the neck position in conjunction with a stock bridge pickup. It’s truly amazing how the voicing of this instrument has been sharpened exactly, even more so to what I had envisioned! I’ve followed many of the articles on this website to help with pots, resistors and wiring on my projects. I’ve also purchased and installed a Fralin ‘P-92’ and a ‘Pure PAF’ in my other Telecasters with similarly eye opening results. Just wanted to thank you for a great product and for all the information your company shares to help us get the sound we love!

  13. Matt McCarthy

    I love these pickups! They have the sound I have always wanted!
    Pictured below are the p-90’s in a silvertone 1449 and pure paf humbuckers in an epiphone riveria.

  14. Ryan Pieper

    Verified Purchase

    Excellent sound and customer service. I purchased a p90 for an archtop. My guitar had a very low string clearance and Lindy worked with me personally on getting it dialed in just right. I am incredibly happy with the results. …very loud and with rich tone!

  15. Jim Dimenno

    Verified Purchase

    I just bought a pair of Lindy’s P-90 soapbars to put in a 2012 Les Paul Tribute that had Gibson Mini-Humbuckers in it. I could never quite bond with the guitar and the sound I was getting. It was not smooth and the breakup did not have the bite I was looking for. So I bought Lindy P-90s and ordered them stock with traditional Gibson braided shield wiring. I tossed the Gibson treble caps and use a pair of Orange drop .022s thinking it would be a nice pairing. (I also replaced the stock tuners with Klusion locking tuners) It is now a beautiful sounding LP. The soapbars sound fantastic! It is the sound I had been hearing in my head. The best descriptive I can use is SMOOTH! Responds so nicely to dynamics in pick attack. Subtle changes in tone and volume controls can add a little bite or make them purr. I am very happy with the purchase! My Goldtop no longer sits in its stand collecting dust! Nice work!

  16. Michael Italia

    Verified Purchase

    P-90 matched set: I Installed these on my 1974 Gibson Les Paul that I recently restored which had the original mini-humbuckers, but I wanted P-90’s on one guitar. Construction is high quality. The matched set sounds great! Nice clear warm tone from the neck PU, and crisp stinging tone from the bridge PU. Both PU’s can push a clean amp into overdrive when turned up. The PU’s enhance the natural sustain of the guitar. I did have to lower the neck PU as much as possible in it’s slot, and raise the bridge PU as high as possible, to get the most even balance. With the neck PU wound at -10, maybe having the bridge at 5 would have been easier to even them out. Overall though, I’m very pleased with the results!

  17. Daniel McMillan

    Verified Purchase

    Fralin vs. Gibson: I Replaced Gibson pickups that were very muddy in my 2018 LP classic with Lindy’s regular stock set. I now have a guitar that is much more articulate and still has that p90 growl!

  18. Phillip Trickovic

    Verified Purchase

    Unbelivable Tone!
    I just put these in my 73 LP Gold Top. Wow… Massive difference over the stock PUs. More bite, clarity, roundness, and definition. Overdrives as sweet as I have ever heard!! Thanks!!

  19. Tom Dever

    Verified Purchase

    I love my new P90 pickup and appreciated the great customer service.

  20. Ian Smith

    Verified Purchase

    Fralin P90 dogears are awesome. These pickups are great sounding. A huge improvement on my Epiphone Wildkat. Service was also good, Thanks

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