P-92
Stand out in the mix and cut through with the Lindy Fralin-designed P-92. A full-size humbucker with unique looks, the P-92 is a cleaner, more articulate P-90, with no hum. If you’re looking for the perfect blend of a traditional single-coil and a P90, look no further than this pickup here. Made by hand in Virginia with all USA-Made Parts, we guarantee the P-92 will inspire you for years to come.
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P-92 FEATURES:
Are you seeking a more “polite” P90 tone with no hum? The P-92 is the pickup for you. Incredibly versatile, this pickup features bright wound strings with round treble strings. It’s perfect for Rock, Blues, Country, and Jazz.
Lindy’s unique Split-Single design allows you to achieve a genuine single-coil tone with zero hum, all packed in an awesome-looking humbucker. The USA-Made Alnico 5 bar magnet gives you a tight attack and bite, with a clear low-end and stiff treble.
The P-92 pickup sounds cleaner than our Hum-Canceling P90 but more aggressive than our Big Single 42.
- Lindy Fralin Original Design
- Clean, articulate P90 tone in a Humbucker size
- Strong and bold – lots of midrange and snarl
- USA-made Alnico 5 Magnets for aggressive tone and output
- Compensated Bridge for even volume across all pickups
- Fully Hum-Cancelling and silent in all positions
- Adjustable Steel Pole pieces for fine-tuning string balance
- Hand-wound with our “Sectioning” technique for unique, dynamic tone
- Hand-built for unrivaled quality control
- Backed by our 10-Year Warranty on manufacturing defects
- Risk-free 30-day exchange policy
Sound
As we’re sure you’re aware, a known challenge with P90 pickups is the hum. Rest assured: we’ve solved that problem and found a unique, versatile sonic footprint where the P-92 fits perfectly.
The P-92 features a cleaner and more articulate overall tone. It’s more “polite” than our Hum Cancelling P90s, and much clearer-sounding than our Pure P.A.F. That said, the P-92 offers you a thick, warm midrange accompanied by a stiffer and rounder treble – perfect for many music styles.
The P-92 is quick to break up, but you’ll find that it’s still clearer, like traditional Vintage P90s. Built with alnico V magnets, we use 42-gauge or 43 gauge wire depending on the strength you need.
When playing clean, you’ll find that this pickup has a thicker, bold tone with a stiff high end. With distortion, you’ll find that the grind is dirtier than our Big Single, but not as much as a typical Humbucker.
Players who want a sparkly-top end should look at our Twangmasters, as our P-92’s sound more like a Gibson.
It all starts here: our manufacturing process allows us to achieve unparalleled quality control. Our P-92’s consist of USA-Made bobbins, baseplates, magnets, and wire.
We wind each pickup by hand, one at a time using our proprietary “Sectioning” technique. This gives the pickup a sweet, bright tone. We assemble each pickup one at a time, by hand. This allows us to achieve unbeatable attention to detail. Finally, we wax-pot the pickup to prevent microphonics and to preserve the pickup for years to come.
Tech Specs
See below for the estimated DCR and Polarity Information for our P-92.
| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Neck Ohm Reading (Stock): | 6.8K* |
| Bridge Ohm Reading (Stock): | 7.8K* |
| Polarity: | Reversible with 2-Conductor Lead |
| Magnet: | USA-Made Alnico 5 bar magnet |
| Wire: | USA-Made 42 / 43-Gauge Single Poly Nylon |
| Baseplate Material: | USA-Made Nickel Silver |
| Cover Material: | USA-Made Nickel Silver |
| Pole Pieces: | USA-Made Steel Screws |
| Available String Spacing: | 49.2mm |
| Humbucker Leg Depth: | 6mm |
| Recommended Pot Value: | 500K |
* Due to the unique design of this pickup, ohm readings are not useful when comparing to other models. This pickup is medium output, and leans to a cleaner, clearer tone.
Looking for humbucker wiring codes? You can find them here.
Sizing
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:
2-Conductor Lead:
P-92 Questions And Answers:
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I have a 335 and strat w/ texas pickups. I changed the 335 57's for a P90 (alnicoII-enamel-9.2k-7.2k) love it! No need to always backup neck volume (as I did w/ 57s). Nice clarity, mids and noise canc. on mid pos. However. w/ gain, its gets too noisy in neck/bridge pos. I was thinking about a HumCanc. P90s, but I am afraid to be too dark for the 335. Then, I looked Alnico HumCanc. P90s, but I don't want 335 to sound too similar to the strat. Fina...
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Q I have a 335 and strat w/ texas pickups. I changed the 335 57's for a P90 (alnicoII-enamel-9.2k-7...... Read moreA
Hey Francisco,
Yes - go with the overwind P-92s! You'll love the tone and the overwind bridge will give you a bit more output and push.
Would a P-92 in the bridge position pair well with a Twangmaster in the neck? I’m wanting a brighter neck sound and a bit darker bridge sound than what I’m getting from two Fender humbuckers right now. Thanks!
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Q Would a P-92 in the bridge position pair well with a Twangmaster in the neck? I’m wanting a brigh...... Read moreA
Hey Goose, yes, you can definitely do this. I find that the P-92 sounds best on a 500K pot, and the Twangmaster sounds best on a 250K pot. You can accomplish this by using a 500K master volume and running a 470K (or 500K if you can find it) from the switch to ground where you solder your Neck pickup. Take a look at this wiring diagram to get an id...
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I have a CIJ Jaguar HH. Would the poles on these be spaced okay or do I need something with "F spacing?" thanks much!
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Q I have a CIJ Jaguar HH. Would the poles on these be spaced okay or do I need something with "F sp...... Read moreA
Hey Jesse, you would need something F-Spaced, more likely. That said, if your strings are close to the 50mm mark when you measure, the P-92 should work. Here's how to measure String Spacing: https://www.fralinpickups.com/2017/11/16/check-string-spacing/
I my Les Paul Standard 60s, but am trying to get a more Jerry Garcia tone out of it...any recommendations?
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Q I my Les Paul Standard 60s, but am trying to get a more Jerry Garcia tone out of it...any recomme...... Read moreA
Hey Kyle, It's tough to say, but the P-92 will give you a cleaner, more polite P90 sound. I'd recommend going with a Twangmaster or Sunbucker for more of the "Stratty" sound he was know for.
I have a gibson sg special. I usually use neck pickups. Do you reccomend using p92 in the neck position with the existing 490t pickup in the bridge position
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Q I have a gibson sg special. I usually use neck pickups. Do you reccomend using p92 in the neck po...... Read moreA
Hey Martin, yes - the P-92 will give you a cleaner P90 tone in a humbucker size, if that's what you're after.
Considering the P92s! These would be replacing a Seymour Duncan JB at the bridge and one of the Duncan Custom SH pickups at the neck which were mounted with pickup rings in a Fender-style H-H configured guitar. Would the sizing work?
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Q Considering the P92s! These would be replacing a Seymour Duncan JB at the bridge and one of the D...... Read moreA
Hey Doug, yes - the sizing will work just fine, as these are standard Humbucker-sized pickups.
What’s the tonal difference between this and your Hum-Cancelling P90?
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Q What’s the tonal difference between this and your Hum-Cancelling P90?A The Hum-Cancelling P90 is slightly louder, darker, and thicker. It’s quicker to break up. The P-92 is more of a blend with a traditional Vintage P90 – cleaner and clearer.
What output do I choose?
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Q What output do I choose?A The best selling set is a Stock Neck and a Stock Bridge. Getting more turns will add midrange and make the pickup sound darker and thicker. Going with fewer turns will make the pickup sound clearer and more articulate.
What lead do I choose?
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Q What lead do I choose?A This depends on your guitar and a few other things. Gibson Lead: Go with this if installing a set into a Gibson-style instrument, where each pickup has its respective volume pot. 2-Conductor: Go with this lead if buying a Single, or installing into a Fender-style instrument. This is also useful for phase reversal, which is why we recommend it if ordering a single pickup to match another manufacturer's pickups.
Will this fit in a Humbucker Position?
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Q Will this fit in a Humbucker Position?A Yes. It’s Gibson humbucker sized.
What’s the String Spacing?
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Q What’s the String Spacing?A 49.3mm
How far away do the strings need to be from the pickup?
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Q How far away do the strings need to be from the pickup?A Push your Low E String down at the highest fret. Measure from the top of the pole piece to the bottom of the string. The ideal starting location should be 1/8? on the bass string, and 1/16? on the treble string when the High E string is pushed down at the highest fret.
I spoke with Lindy Fralin this morning, a truly wonderful experience and I just ordered a pair of P92s for my ES 335. Lindy stated that the standard Gibson 500K pots would be fine for these pickups, but I forgot to ask about capacitors. Do I treat these as single coil, humbuckers, or P90s? Will the caps I already have in my guitar (set up for Burstbuckers) be fine or do I need to consider something different. Thanks
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Q I spoke with Lindy Fralin this morning, a truly wonderful experience and I just ordered a pair of...... Read moreA Hey Micheal, You would want to treat these as P90s. They will sound best with 500K pots. I’m a fan of 0.02 or 0.047 caps, but I’m sure they will sound great with whatever you have installed!
So happy to find a set of humbucker sized p90, and noiseless to boot! My question is, as a lefty, the pickups, no matter how oriented in my Les Paul, will have the pole pieces staggered opposite of their intended design. I.E.- bass strings will be sitting towards the back of the cover, and high strings towards the front. I’m assuming these have fully adjustable poles under the covers where they’re not drilled? So it is possible to get covers ...
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Q So happy to find a set of humbucker sized p90, and noiseless to boot! My question is, as a lefty,...... Read moreA Yep – no issues here, you might need to adjust the pole pieces, but they are fully adjustable and are safe to play around with.
I am wanting to upgrade the pickups in a PRS SE Hollowbody. I am planning to use a Pure PAF in the bridge as I have the stock version in two other guitars and absolutely love it. However, I am thinking about using a P-92 in the neck as I am wanting a little bit cleaner/brighter pickup in the neck. My question is, will the outputs be relatively close between the Pure PAF and the P-92 or do I need either of them underwound or overwound to achieve s...
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Q I am wanting to upgrade the pickups in a PRS SE Hollowbody. I am planning to use a Pure PAF in th...... Read moreA Yep! The P-92 and the Pure P.A.F. will make a great set together. I would recommend overwinding the P92 by 2% to keep up with the Bridge. They won’t overpower one another, but the added midrange from overwinding the P-92 by 2% will keep the tone a bit more consistent.
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Fantastico!! 6-Stars
Running a 5% underwound P-92 in an HH tele, neck position, recessed under pickguard (esquire-ish look) or convertible to a surface mount trim ring. Great either way!
Pole pieces needed very little adjustment across strings. EQ of pickup is very well balanced – tastefully present mid details and excellent high roll off.
I just installed these into a P92-Split Blade Blues Output-P92 strat guitar, and they sound fantastic. I have the Fralin humcancelling 90s and the 92s are very accurately a slightly more “polite” version of those. I did an additional 5% overwind which I’m happy about but I’m sure I would just been as happy with the stock winding. They pair well in the combination strat positions with the split blade getting you very quacky strat tones. I’m also using a bass contour circuit which just gives me more options onboard. Lindy and the entire staff were super helpful helping me figure this out, and were super helpful when UPS lost my package for 2 weeks.