Manhattan hsp90
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The Manhattan HSP90 is a 1950s inspired authentic P90 tone in a humbucker size, voiced specifically for jazz stylists.
Sharing its pedigree with the Half Note 90 soapbar, the Manhattan HSP90 offers the same pure and dynamic vintage P90 tone to players with humbucker size cavities in their guitars.
This humbucker-sized P90 is hand-wound with 42AWG Heavy Formvar wire and powered by sand-cast Alnico III magnets. Characteristic of the '50s, the relatively low pull of the magnets allows for a very organic sustain and reproduction of the guitar’s natural tone. High tones carry plenty of body and never sound thin, while low notes have incredible depth and clarity. The mids are broad but not over dominant, allowing complex chords to sound uncluttered and single note playing to remain lively and dynamic. The overall effect is of a full-bodied, pure and extremely dynamic jazz tone.
As with all Bare Knuckle HSP90s, the Manhattan is a direct replacement for a humbucker and will fit into any humbucker size cavity. The Manhattan also features a unique art deco styled solid nickel silver cover available in a variety of different plating.
Available in all our covered custom finishes.
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APPLICATIONS
Jazz, Blues, Funk.SUITABILITY
Particularly well suited to semi-acoustic and hollow body guitars; any guitar that requires an extremely pure and natural tone.Specification
Position: Bridge DC Resistance: 7.5 kΩ Magnet: Alnico 3
Position: Neck DC Resistance: 6.6 kΩ Magnet: Alnico 3
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Published on 1 Aug 2016
“With a punchy and present and high end, clear low end but slightly scooped mids these are perfect for..."
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Bare Knuckle PickupsCustomer Reviews
I just got it back from my luthier and want to thank you for this gorgeous pick up. In a word, it’s perfect. Crystal clear intonation across the spectrum, round tones throughout, very warm but punchy, preserves the acoustic tone of the guitar….everything. Also quiet at least in the right environment which is mostly my recording studio and performance center. Again…thanks
