Godin LG P90 Q's

[ajd6c8]

Hi,

I've had a Godin LG P90 for several years now. I bought it from another guy who pulled out the SD P90's in favor of some other pups. Today I decided that I didn't like the sound anymore, so I'm putting the SD P90's back in (and replacing all electronics while I'm at it). I asked these questions to Seymour Duncan and Godin customer service, but no response yet.

1. I can't find a wiring diagram for a guitar with the following:
- two (2) P90 customs
- a 3-way switch
- two (2) knobs (vol. & tone)
Every diagram I saw on this website was designed for four (4) knob guitars.

2. Every diagram I saw using P90's recommended 500k pots, with a disclaimer that 250k pots would be OK but would create a darker tone. If that is true, why did my Godin come stock with 250k pots??? Wouldn't it be better to use 500k pots if that's what the P90's were designed for? How does that affect the sound of the guitar (I don't know what "darker" means). I primarily play crunchy blues/rockabilly.

3. What is the capacitor for on one of the pots?

Thanks in advance. Anybody know a good guitar set-up guy in Los Angeles (90042)?

Anthony

 

[LoFiBrian]

Re: Godin LG P90 Q's

the cap basically makes the pot a tone control. the value of said cap sets how much high end the pot rolls off.

.047 is common with single coils and .022 is common with p-90s and humbuckers.

as for your pot values its up to your preference. if you want more presence and clarity go for 500k and if you like the stock tone keep 250k...

there is no right and wrong. just what tone you require to please your ears.

 

[kjrocks]

Re: Godin LG P90 Q's

Welcome to the forum.
I would use this diagram http://www.seymourduncan.com/suppor...ics.php?schematic=2singlecoils1vol1tone1switc
P-90's are single coils so the wiring would be the same. SD usually recommends 250k pots with singles because they tend to be very bright. I have an LG HB also and its a very bright guitar so maybe Godin knew what they were doing when they installed them.
Let us know how it turns out. I've been wanting to get an LG90 for a while too!

 

[ajd6c8]

Re: Godin LG P90 Q's

Thanks guys. I will let you know how it all turns out. In case you're interested, I'm also replacing the bridge with one of these (minus the wood base, obviously) and some Gibson knobs. My LG is the translucent red model with black metals. These are nicely built guitars, but I gotta be honest, it's kinda boring to look at!

Anyone know a good guitar set-up guy in Los Angeles??? (to set the intonation after I do the wiring)

Anthony