P-90 guitars

[Astral Traveler]

That sounds really cool. Both the progression, and the guitar sound.

I guess you're liking the new Maybach so far?

Thanks! Yes, I like it a lot! It had a pretty beefy neck, not at all the slim taper that can feel flimsy. It's somewhere between slimbtaper and late 50's baseball bat. The pickup is warmer than any other bridge pickup I've ever played but still with bite. I can also clean it up not only using the volume knob but also the tone knob, I haven't experienced that before. I suspect it's the electronics rather than the pickup though. It's one hell of a guitar.

 

[Astral Traveler]

Very nice, AT. Nice vibe! If I didn't know that you were playing through a Junior, I would have thought that you were on the neck pickup. There is some major fatness coming out of this setup...

Thanks! Yes, the pickup is unusually warm for a bridge pup I think.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

The early PRS prototypes known as the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" guitars used a regular P90 at the neck, and a huge bridge humbucker made from two P90 coils.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

A handful of mine have P90s.

 

[Ebidis]

I can also clean it up not only using the volume knob but also the tone knob, I haven't experienced that before. I suspect it's the electronics rather than the pickup though. It's one hell of a guitar.

That is 50's style wiring. I love it. The tone knob is much more interactive with the volume, You will find that if you roll off the volume a bit you will lose less high end than modern wiring, and then roll off the tone knob and there will be a sweet spot where all of the high end sparkle comes back.

 

[RVA]

Does a P90 fit in a Strat humbucker sized cutout?

No, but they have humbucker sized P90s

 

[RVA]

A handful of mine have P90s.

All very nice! What year is that black beauty?

 

[RVA]

The early PRS prototypes known as the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" guitars used a regular P90 at the neck, and a huge bridge humbucker made from two P90 coils.

I know a good amount about PRS guitars, but never heard of this. Very interesting

 

[Beagle]

Just the thing for a Viking Breakfast...

 

[jtcnj]

I have yet to find the P90 grind, but have not given up.
Sounds woofy with gain.

 

[RVA]

Part 1

 

[RVA]

Part 2

 

[Hackmaster]

I like the P90 sound, even the hum. It teaches one to use a volume control.
Seem to always have one around.
Trouble is, they never came with enough pickups, so I rolled a few of my own.



Sadly, these have both moved on...


This one's still here, even though I corrupted it with a middle pickup, I soon came to my senses & changed it back.
Pickguards can hide a lot.

And then there this... Winner of many ugly guitar contests.

Hard to believe, but this P.O.S. has been with me over 40 years, had several different pickups & tuning machines, literally had the frets played off it.
They were worn & leveled so many times it was a perfect test mule for my first complete refret about 20 years ago.
It's now a beloved family pet

 

[RVA]

And then there this... Winner of many ugly guitar contests.
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Hard to believe, but this P.O.S. has been with me over 40 years, had several different pickups & tuning machines, literally had the frets played off it.
They were worn & leveled so many times it was a perfect test mule for my first complete refret about 20 years ago.
It's now a beloved family pet

Acoustic P90 is awesome!

 

[Hackmaster]

Acoustic P90 is awesome!

Thanks Ray, It was my feeble attempt to try to cop the mojo of Lennon's bed in guitar.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I posted this Carlos Santana pic in my post above.

I noticed it appears his SG has the strings through the stoptail and the trem/bar is basically just there.
Anyone venture a guess why he just left it on there? I can't see it as being able to do anything.

 

[RobV]

Thanks Ray, It was my feeble attempt to try to cop the mojo of Lennon's bed in guitar.
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I would like to give you a word of advice....when you and the wifey are "wrestling" around in bed there you may want to go easy so no one goes thru the glass

 

[syscokid]

I noticed it appears his SG has the strings through the stoptail and the trem/bar is basically just there.
Anyone venture a guess why he just left it on there? I can't see it as being able to do anything.

To reduce neck dive...

 

[Mr Grumpy]

I miss Gibson's blowout deals at the end of the year when new models come out!

Yes, I very much agree.

I recorded this tonight.

Fine work, Sir.

Well, there’s

Bloody show off!
(I'll take the first one, please.)

Featuring a Bare Knuckle Stockholm P-90 soapbar, 15.9KΩ

Only a raving woofter and Dave Doom could pull this off (so to speak...)! It is a great looking SG.

Part 1

Show off!

(&, how many guitars do you actually need???)

I have but one P90 guitar (with the 6 month old Seymour Duncan Antiquities still waiting in the drawer to be put in. ):

 

[Astral Traveler]

Fine work, Sir.

Thank you!