M-Tone P90 Soapbar Pickups | Alnico 2 | Neck & Bridge | Raw Vintage Grit & Punch
M-Tone P90 Soapbar Pickups
Unleash the growl that defined the golden age of rock and roll with the M-Tone P90 Soapbar Set. Craving that fat, raw single-coil tone that sits perfectly between the clarity of a Fender-style pickup and the power of a humbucker? Voiced with Alnico 2 magnets, these pickups deliver a warm, vintage response with a thick, punching midrange and touch-sensitive grit. Whether you are playing blues, punk, or classic rock, the M-Tone P90 provides the organic texture and dynamic articulation required for expressive playing.
Key Features & Tonal Benefits:
- Vintage-Voiced Alnico 2 Magnets: Provides warm musical compression, a smooth top end, and exceptional dynamic responsiveness that reacts beautifully to your picking nuance.
- Calibrated Output Wind: Features a balanced Neck (8.0kΩ) and a hotter Bridge (9.2kΩ) to ensure perfect tonal consistency, delivering added punch and bite in the bridge position for cutting leads.
- RW/RP Hum-Canceling Set: The set is Reverse-Wound/Reverse-Polarity, cancelling 60-cycle hum when both pickups are engaged in the middle position for quiet operation.
Technical Specifications:
- Magnet Type: Alnico 2
- D.C. Resistance: Neck: ~8.0kΩ / Bridge: ~9.2kΩ
- Lead Wire: 2-Conductor Braided Shield
- Pole Spacing: Standard P90 Soapbar
- Potting: Fully Wax Potted
- Origin: Machine-wound in Philippines
Wiring Legend:
- Neck Hot: White
- Bridge Hot: Black
- Ground (Both): Bare / Braided Shield
Options Available:
- Cover Colors: Black, Cream
- Configuration: Neck Only, Bridge Only, Full Set
What’s Inside?
- M-Tone P90 Soapbar Pickup(s)
- Mounting Screws
- Mounting Springs
Ideal For:
Upgrading stock P90s in Les Paul Specials or SG Classics, and players chasing raw, dynamic vintage tones for Blues, Punk, and Garage Rock.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Q: Will these fit in a standard humbucker route?
- A: No. These are standard P90 soapbar-sized pickups and are wider than humbuckers. They will not fit in humbucker or Stratocaster single-coil routes without modification to the guitar body.
- Q: How does a P90 sound compared to a humbucker?
- A: A P90 is brighter and more dynamic, offering a raw midrange "bark" and single-coil clarity, while maintaining more body and thickness than a typical Fender-style single-coil.
- Q: Is this set noiseless?
- A: These are true vintage-style single-coils, so they retain the authentic character (and some hum) of the original design. However, the RW/RP winding provides hum-cancellation when both pickups are active together.
M-Tone: Your First Upgrade Done Right
- Built for the Gig. Priced for the Player. Stage-ready clarity and power trusted by working musicians.
- Precision-Wound for Flawless Consistency. Each pickup is machine-wound for balanced tone and reliability.
- Quality Components. Musical Performance. Using globally sourced materials, M-Tone pickups deliver the punch and precision that cut through any mix.
- The Smart Upgrade. No Compromises. Experience professional-grade tone, reliability, and craftsmanship—without breaking your setup.
About M-Tone (Brand Story):
M-Tone Pickups are the proprietary electronics line from Montances Guitar Wiring, a trusted authority in guitar tone shaping. Meticulously voiced to deliver professional clarity and dynamic response, M-Tone pickups are designed to bridge the gap between vintage character and modern reliability. Whether you need chimey cleans or distinct gain, M-Tone provides the high-fidelity signal path your instrument deserves. Your First Upgrade done right.