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Gibson's P-90 "soapbar" is a vintage-style single-coil pickup that has long been a favorite of rock and blues players. Among the most accurate P-90 reproductions available today, Gibson USA's P-90 is made with two genuine Alnico V bar magnets in each pickup and wound with authentic 42 AWG plain enamel-coated wire, to authentically reproduce those thick, snarly, slightly grainy rock'n'roll tones of the '50s and '60s. Pickups
Magnet Material
Alnico V bar magnets. Magnet Material Tonal Characteristics
The dual P-90 pickups in the SG Special '60s Tribute offer down-to-business sounds from subtle to aggressive, which are capable of raw rock'n'roll and singing blues, yet surprisingly versatile, too. These pickups are characterized by everything from warm, vocal neck tones to plenty of bark and snarl from the bridge position, with round and funky tones in between, all with that distinctive bite and slightly gritty edge that is characteristic of this classic fat single-coil pickup.
Electronics
Volume Controls
The SG Special '60s Tribute uses an individual volume control for each pickup, which consists of a quality 300k linear potentiometer for a smooth, natural volume roll-off. Volume Controls Tone Controls
The SG Special '60s Tribute features individual tone controls for each pickup, comprised of 500k non-linear potentiometers with.022µF tone capacitors for a smooth transition from bright to warm. Tone Controls
Toggle Switch
The SG Special '60s Tribute features one three-way Switchcraft toggle switch. In the down position, only the bridge pickup is active. In the middle position, both pickups are active. In the up position, only the neck pickup is active. Toggle Switch Output Jack
The guitar features a 1/4" output jack made by Switchcraft. Its super heavy duty construction holds your guitar cable securely in place. Output Jacks