A quick look into why P-90s have their own unique sound

The first P-90 officially arrived in 1946 when the Gibson Head Of Electronics at the time, Walt Fuller, went back to work after WWII and started tweaking the so-called Charlie Christian pickups found on the ES-150s from the decade prior. As a result of the wider and shorter bobbin design, the sound produced is warmer and less bright than that of a typical single-coil, though still sits in that family of pickups and, as such, is subject to AC hum unless there’s some form of cancellation involved. The term ‘dog ear’ refers to the protruding ends of the base plate and cover, with screw holes on each side to secure the pickup to the body –as opposed to ‘soapbars’ which slot straight in. Famous P-90 users over the years have included Tony Iommi, Pete Townshend and John Lennon, though in recent times players like Chris Buck and Jared James Nichols have been at the forefront of dialling in mesmerising tones that showcase just how versatile these pickups can be. is the hardshell case –rare for an Epiphone guitar at this price point –and even more so when you factor in the hot pink interior. Players who can’t live without a neck pickup might not get on too well here, but if you’re a fan of Yungblud’s music, loud punk-rock or simply SG Juniors in general, this latest signature will almost certainly renew your lust for life.