Best Alternatives To P-90 Dog Ear Pickup
Gibson's original single-coil soapbar design. More output than a Stratocaster pickup, less noise than a humbucker. Blues, jazz, and indie rock.
The best alternatives to the P-90 Dog Ear Pickup, ranked by tone similarity:
- Lollar P-90 — £149, 95% tone match. Hand-wound boutique P-90. Among the best available — fuller low-end than Gibson stock.
- Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 — £119, 92% tone match. Aged vintage recreation of the P-90. Very close to original Gibson tone.
- Bare Knuckle Mule Soapbar — £149, 90% tone match. Boutique hand-wound P-90. Excellent clarity and note separation.
- DiMarzio DP212 Virtual P-90 — £79, 84% tone match. Hum-cancelling P-90 replacement. Less noise, nearly identical tone character.
DiMarzio DP212 Virtual P-90
Hum-cancelling P-90 replacement. Less noise, nearly identical tone character.
All Alternatives at a Glance
| Alternative | Price | vs P-90 Dog Ear Pickup | Tone Match | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lollar P-90 | £149 | +£74 | 95% | mid |
| Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 | £119 | +£44 | 92% | mid |
| Bare Knuckle Mule Soapbar | £149 | +£74 | 90% | mid |
| DiMarzio DP212 Virtual P-90 | £79 | +£4 | 84% | budget |
Hum-cancelling P-90 replacement. Less noise, nearly identical tone character.
Alternatives to DiMarzio DP212 Virtual P-90 →Aged vintage recreation of the P-90. Very close to original Gibson tone.
Alternatives to Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 →Hand-wound boutique P-90. Among the best available — fuller low-end than Gibson stock.
Alternatives to Lollar P-90 →Boutique hand-wound P-90. Excellent clarity and note separation.
Alternatives to Bare Knuckle Mule Soapbar →FAQ
P-90 Dog Ear Pickup Alternatives — Common Questions
The best alternative to the P-90 Dog Ear Pickup is the Lollar P-90 (95% tone match at £149). Hand-wound boutique P-90. Among the best available — fuller low-end than Gibson stock.
The best budget alternative is the DiMarzio DP212 Virtual P-90 at £79 (84% tone match). Hum-cancelling P-90 replacement. Less noise, nearly identical tone character.
Pedals that sound similar to the P-90 Dog Ear Pickup: Lollar P-90 (95% match, £149); Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 (92% match, £119); Bare Knuckle Mule Soapbar (90% match, £149); DiMarzio DP212 Virtual P-90 (84% match, £79).
The P-90 Dog Ear Pickup is already competitively priced. Budget alternatives are available from £79.