General Vintage Tone – Handmade 1955-Style P90 Soapbar Pickup Set

Authentic vintage tone, handcrafted to capture the spirit and sonic character of the legendary mid-’50s Gibson P90s. Built with carefully selected New Old Stock (NOS) materials and period-correct specifications for true vintage sound and feel.

Features:

  • Model: GVT P90 Custom "1955 Style"
  • Bobbins: HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), just like the vintage originals
  • Wire: NOS Belden 42 AWG Old Green Plain Enamel
  • Baseplate: Vintage-spec nickel-silver with correct 49.2mm spacing
  • Magnets:
    • Bridge: Custom Alnico 5 NOS
    • Neck: Blend of Alnico 3 and Alnico 5 NOS for a sweeter, more open tone
  • Internal Wiring: Vintage-style braided Luxe Radio wire with black cloth insulation
  • Covers: Custom-made CAB Butyrate, identical to original Gibson Les Paul 1955–1956 covers
  • Polescrews: Vintage-style cheesehead screws
  • Winding: Hand scatter-wound for rich dynamics and response
  • Output:
    • Neck: 8.3k – Smooth, warm, and articulate (A3/A5 magnet mix) 5% tolerance.
    • Bridge: 8.68k – Bold, clear, and punchy (dual Alnico 5) 5% tolerance.

Tone

This pickup set delivers the clear, punchy, dynamic sound that defines the best vintage P90s — the kind heard on countless iconic recordings. Articulate and expressive, perfect for vintage blues, classic rock, soul, and jazz.

Shipping & Customer Service

  • International shipping (USA, Japan, Europe) via UPS Express
  • Domestic shipping within Spain and Islands via UPS / GLS Express
  • Combined shipping available to reduce costs
  • Bulk discounts for multiple items
  • Customization options available – spacing, magnets, covers, and more. Contact us for details.

About General Store Vintage Tone

We are specialists in handcrafted vintage-tone pickups and hardware. All our parts are made with passion and precision, using carefully selected vintage-correct materials.

Your tone, built right.

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  • 1955 NOS Soapbar P90 pickup set - Scatter wound NOS plain Enameld Old green
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