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P-90 bar magnets give nice organic growl and overdrive than a standard P-Bass pickup.

PB-CC-like with the mids of a vintage P Bass.

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The Curtis Novak PB-90 is noted for a fuller, more musical range compared to the DiMarzio Model P, which some find harsh.
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The PB-90 is preferred over the DiMarzio Area P, which is described as overly polite in tone by some users.
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The Curtis Novak PB-90 and PBCC are both noted for using P90 bar magnets, offering distinct tonal options for P Bass configurations.
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Mojo and Nordstrand offer alternative pickups with P90-like characteristics, with Nordstrand's Big Single noted for its sonic girth.
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The EMG Geezer Butler PJ set is praised for its warm, full sound and effortless installation due to connector-based assembly, avoiding soldering.
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The Lindy Fralin 5% overwound P bass pickups are described as warmer and deeper than stock pickups, adding a subtle Rickenbacker-like growl.
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One owner replaced Dimarzios in a Nash bass with the PB-90 and reported a significant tonal improvement, describing the sound as much fuller.
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Curtis Novak pickups are noted for their exceptional customer service, with the family business providing personalized advice and support for potential buyers.
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The PB-90 is described as having a hotter output with an organic growl, appealing to players seeking a more aggressive tone.
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The Fender Pure Vintage 60s pickups are sought for their classic Motown sound, providing a vintage tonal character that's appreciated by multiple users.
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The PB-90 is currently used in a 1977 Precision Bass, providing a modern tonal upgrade to vintage instruments.
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Serek B90s, inspired by P90s, can be custom-ordered in Serek basses, offering a similar tonal aesthetic for custom builds.
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Curtis Novak's Bisonic pickups offer a creative upgrade for those seeking unique tonal profiles, with sound examples available online for potential buyers.
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