Heritage Charlie 90 – Charlie Christian format P90 soapbar

This "Heritage Charlie" is inspired by the reissues of the legendary Charlie Christian guitars from the 70s, reinterpreted here in a P90 Soapbar format. The concept is as simple as it is ingenious: a P90 at heart, but equipped with a single rail instead of the traditional row of six screw poles.

The advantages of the rail are undeniable. By providing more inductance—and therefore more bass, low-mids, and overall power—it allows for a lighter winding. A smaller winding means more dynamics, better treble reproduction, and a more lively and direct response. The result? A pickup that, despite a relatively low DC resistance compared to a classic P90, delivers the power of a vintage P90, with the added bonus of more present bass, generous headroom in clean tones, and ample gain. The attack is crisp, sharp, and decidedly twangy when played with conviction—a true single-coil character in a P90 Soapbar format.
Magnets chosen for their character

The two raw Alnico whiskies selected for this set give the whole a decidedly vintage signature:

Pickup Handle — Alnico 3

Warm, deep, expressive. The neck pickup delivers generous, round bass, enveloping mids, and singing highs, with the characteristic sweetness of Alnico 3. It will naturally appeal to Blues and Jazz enthusiasts, but also to Grunge, Indie, or Fuzz guitarists, in search of that organic, slightly compressed tone that sticks with you.

Bridge Pickup — Alnico 4

With its thicker windings and more powerful magnets, the bridge pickup delivers a full, dense, and purely organic sound. Highly dynamic, it can nevertheless handle significant levels of distortion without losing definition. It will take you into the realms of pure Rock, Stoner, Doom, or even Punk, with that raw energy and tight bass that make all the difference.