Good guitar with P-90's??
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theboatcandream
dreamonologist
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
Only a limited number were made.
Ez74 said:
Only a limited number were made.
drew_half_empty
Looking for Real Life
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
which means only people like tattooed carrot will be able to afford them
which means only people like tattooed carrot will be able to afford them
TattooedCarrot
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Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
Whichever make/model you go with, I don't think there's any question it needs to be a slab of mahogany. Here's my two Les Pauls P90's, a custom shop special and a 54 custom reissue (all mahogany), although I really liked the SG Classic I once had as well.
Whichever make/model you go with, I don't think there's any question it needs to be a slab of mahogany. Here's my two Les Pauls P90's, a custom shop special and a 54 custom reissue (all mahogany), although I really liked the SG Classic I once had as well.
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
Guild Blues 90 is a Bluesbird with P90's. Back a few years ago, Guitar Center reentered into a nice fat contract with Gibson and they dumped Guild which had just gotten bought by Fender. THe old Westerly RI plant was shut down. GC was blowing out their demo BLues 90's for 599 and their Bluesbird with humbuckers for 799. It was the deal of the century. I ended up selling mine and making several hundred bucks in the process.
Guess what, I'd love to have one again. Chambered body, handmade and all that. Big mistake selling. Profit isn't everything.
Guild Blues 90 is a Bluesbird with P90's. Back a few years ago, Guitar Center reentered into a nice fat contract with Gibson and they dumped Guild which had just gotten bought by Fender. THe old Westerly RI plant was shut down. GC was blowing out their demo BLues 90's for 599 and their Bluesbird with humbuckers for 799. It was the deal of the century. I ended up selling mine and making several hundred bucks in the process.
Guess what, I'd love to have one again. Chambered body, handmade and all that. Big mistake selling. Profit isn't everything.
Wattage
High Voltologist
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
Well being heavily partial to LP's I would say a nice Jr or a Special.
You can usually score a decent 90's SPecial pretty cheap. Dump the stocl p-100s and throw in a set of any SD P-90's they are all excellent.
A slab of mahogany and a P-90 or 2, you can't go wrong..
Well being heavily partial to LP's I would say a nice Jr or a Special.
You can usually score a decent 90's SPecial pretty cheap. Dump the stocl p-100s and throw in a set of any SD P-90's they are all excellent.
A slab of mahogany and a P-90 or 2, you can't go wrong..
theboatcandream
dreamonologist
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
The SG Classic is available at long and mcquades for $1150 Canadian, I don't know how much they sell for in the states. A double cut les paul special goes for a grand here. For that much money I think I'd get a warmoth melody maker.... made out of korina.... but I do not that kind of money.
The 54. Want.
I played a blueshawk for the second time in a store a little while ago. The first time I played one I didn't like it, the p90s just didn't sound right. Too dull and thick. But the second time I tried doing some melvins, helmet, and early nirvana riffs (stuff from Bleach). It was amazing... very very grungey and sludgey. So I guess it's how you dial it in.... also goes for a grand up here.
P90s are great.
The SG Classic is available at long and mcquades for $1150 Canadian, I don't know how much they sell for in the states. A double cut les paul special goes for a grand here. For that much money I think I'd get a warmoth melody maker.... made out of korina.... but I do not that kind of money.
The 54.
Want.I played a blueshawk for the second time in a store a little while ago. The first time I played one I didn't like it, the p90s just didn't sound right. Too dull and thick. But the second time I tried doing some melvins, helmet, and early nirvana riffs (stuff from Bleach). It was amazing... very very grungey and sludgey. So I guess it's how you dial it in.... also goes for a grand up here.
P90s are great.
Im_in_Disguise
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Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
anyone messed with those Squier Tele Custom IIs? those are 230$ for a tele with Duncan Designed P-90s in them. I have no clue how good they are, so I'm asking whether or not they're an option 'cause they seem like they've got some potential. let me know otherwise. as I said, never played 'em, but hell, the price is right.
anyone messed with those Squier Tele Custom IIs? those are 230$ for a tele with Duncan Designed P-90s in them. I have no clue how good they are, so I'm asking whether or not they're an option 'cause they seem like they've got some potential. let me know otherwise. as I said, never played 'em, but hell, the price is right.
big_black
Opaqueologist
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
The Blueshawk doesn't have P-90s, they are Blues-90s. Kind of a cross between a Fender single and a P-90. They have non-adjustable magnetic polepieces like a Fender, use anilco instead of ceramic (P-90) magnets, and are wound less than a P-90. Same size though. They are kind of a meatier Fender single that handle gain better. I just got a SD Vintage P-90 for the neck, I am looking for a Custom P-90 for the bridge. :scratchch They are good pickups, just not for me.
Ez74 said:
The Blueshawk doesn't have P-90s, they are Blues-90s. Kind of a cross between a Fender single and a P-90. They have non-adjustable magnetic polepieces like a Fender, use anilco instead of ceramic (P-90) magnets, and are wound less than a P-90. Same size though. They are kind of a meatier Fender single that handle gain better. I just got a SD Vintage P-90 for the neck, I am looking for a Custom P-90 for the bridge. :scratchch They are good pickups, just not for me.
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
I'd look at the Les Paul Special. The RIs are expensive, but the worn series go for under $700 at MF. That's right, a real Gibson Les Paul for under $700 new.
Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/517512/
I've been considering one myself.
There is also the Blues Hawk. It comes with a variation of the P-90 and sells for a $800.
I'd look at the Les Paul Special. The RIs are expensive, but the worn series go for under $700 at MF. That's right, a real Gibson Les Paul for under $700 new.
Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/517512/
I've been considering one myself.
There is also the Blues Hawk. It comes with a variation of the P-90 and sells for a $800.
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
Oh yeah, and what about the epiphones; like the '56 RI Les Paul Gold Top.
And check out this baby: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/518548/
P-90 tone for days!!!
Oh yeah, and what about the epiphones; like the '56 RI Les Paul Gold Top.
And check out this baby: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/518548/
P-90 tone for days!!!
Ez74
Active member
Re: Good guitar with P-90's??
you want to see some sweet P90 guitars... check out some of these thorns. After my work situation finally gets settled im going to order a artisan deluxe, only thing that sucks is it takes about 9 months to get
http://www.thornguitargallery.com/index.htm
you want to see some sweet P90 guitars... check out some of these thorns. After my work situation finally gets settled im going to order a artisan deluxe, only thing that sucks is it takes about 9 months to get
http://www.thornguitargallery.com/index.htm
