P90 Guitar Suggestions

[loudriver23]

I am thinking of building a Warmoth guitar specifically to house a pair of P90's.
I was wondering do you think a Tele body style would suit the sound and mojo of the P90's? Or should I just go with a LP or Double Cut shape?
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks
Loudriver

 

[TattooedCarrot]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

Shapewise, tele would be fine. My recommendation would be to use all mahogany/rosewood, and a 24.75 conversion neck. It will look like a tele, but sound more Gibson.

 

[big_black]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

I would recommend mahogany or ash. I've got and ash Axis w/P-90s and it sounds really nice- good top end, bassy lows, the P-90s also add snarly mids usually lacking in ash. Mahogany would be the first choice for me though.

 

[Blueline]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

I'm building 2 p-90 loaded guitars right now
one Double cutaway with limba back and maple top (for "Fatty")
and a Single Cutaway (all mahogany) for ("Mr. FJones")

I'm sure they'll let you know the sonic differences and you an watch the progress at my new website - once I get all the wood in

cheers

 

[MikeRocker]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

My vote is definitely a Tele, especially a semi-hollow Tele with an F hole. As the Warmoth and USA Custom guitars are bolt-on, you won't get a true Gibson vibe with their body styles. If it were me, I'd put a Bigsby on there, too. Tele + P-90s = Very Cool

 

[Cory_Dylan]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

I vote for TC's idea... that sounds like an awesome guitar! Though it won't sound pure gibson because of the neck joint.

 

[Hot _Grits]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

I once played a killer fender CS p90 tele that was a mahogany chambered body, mahogany neck, and gibson scale. I'd recommend something like that.

I'm seriously looking at a p90 guitar. I'm thinking either PRS McCarty soapbar or Gibson R6. The wallet is gonna hurt...

 

[loudriver23]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

Thanks guys,
I'm aware that a Tele won't sound like a Gibson but as long as I get the "Flavor" of what the P90's bring to the table I'll be happy. That said, I think I will go with a Mahogany Tele Body.
Rock Rock ON!!!
Thanks,
Loudriver

 

[Hellion]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

It's hard to make P90s sound bad. I think the suggestions you have here are all pretty good.

 

[loudriver23]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

I'm so excited, now all I need to do is acquire the funds to make this lil project come to life.

 

[Wattage]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

I once played a killer fender CS p90 tele that was a mahogany chambered body, mahogany neck, and gibson scale. I'd recommend something like that.

They rock, fantastic guitars.

Tele Jr.'s I think they call them.

 

[Quencho092]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

yeah, that's what i suggested earlier in another post about P90's-mahogany tele's...
never knew that fender made one!

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

They rock, fantastic guitars.

Tele Jr.'s I think they call them.

I passed on a Tele Jr. about a year ago and still wish I had gotten it!!!

 

[Wattage]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

Shapewise, tele would be fine. My recommendation would be to use all mahogany/rosewood, and a 24.75 conversion neck. It will look like a tele, but sound more Gibson.

Be a great combo indeed

 

[GuitarGuy503]

Re: P90 Guitar Suggestions

Did someone mention P90's?....... :32: :smack: *snaps out of it* hehe :dance: