Suggestions for P90s for a nice price

[RVA]

Mates,

I would appreciate recommendations for P90s that you have used and like, and that are reasonably priced (no more than $ 75 each, but preferably lower).

Thanks for any suggestions

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

HOLY MOLY, Cheaper than $75 P90 pickups AND good sound.

I got a pair of P90's but they came with this wrapped around them.

 

[RVA]

HOLY MOLY, Cheaper than $75 P90 pickups AND good sound.

I got a pair of P90's but they came with this wrapped around them.
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Beautiful! I think $ 75 each is a fair price to pay for any pickup actually.

 

[DirtySteve]

My favorite P90s (out of ones I've tried) are Wolfetones. They are a bit more than $75 tho, they're $100 each.

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Have you tried any of the Wilkinson P90 models?



I have a set that came installed in one of my Gladiators…they’ve been there for a decade…I have no plans of changing them. They’re kinda their own thing, and it’s a good thing IMO.

 

[RVA]

Have you tried any of the Wilkinson P90 models?



I have a set that came installed in one of my Gladiators…they’ve been there for a decade…I have no plans of changing them. They’re kinda their own thing, and it’s a good thing IMO.

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Those look nice! Thank you. They are on the list!!

 

[RVA]

My favorite P90s (out of ones I've tried) are Wolfetones. They are a bit more than $75 tho, they're $100 each.

They are supposed to be awesome. I will keep my eyes open for a deal. Thank you!

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Mick Manlius winds some really cool P90s…but they’re $90 each…not a bad price IMO, but a little higher than you asked for…

P90

The GOAT P-90 Lineup Four distinct voices. One unmistakable wide single-coil foundation. Howlin Goat P-90 Classic. Thick. Vocal.Vintage-correct output with natural compression, rich sustain, and a pronounced low-mid push. Smooth and warm clean tones that turn rude and crunchy when pushed.Best...

www.manliusguitar.com

I have a set of his ridiculously hot ones in this beast…

 

[Session 5]

I have heard good things about the Wilkinson pickups.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Beautiful! I think $ 75 each is a fair price to pay for any pickup actually.

I have no issue at the $75 point, I was just scratching my head @ less than $75 AND Good .

Curious to see what the gang comes up with.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

HE HE Ray, BUY ONE P90. Play a Jr.

 

[SIx String Chef]

If experience has taught me something in ALL instances of life (including guitar gear and hardware), it is the following Venn diagram:



Would love to hear @Cadorman 's and @eSGEe 's opinion on this!

 

[RVA]

If experience has taught me something in ALL instances of life (including guitar gear and hardware), it is the following Venn diagram:

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Would love to hear @Cadorman 's and @eSGEe 's opinion on this!

I have had some success finding nice sounding inexpensive pickups, but I have had even more success making decent sounding pickups sound better with magnet swaps. As you all know, I like to tinker!

 

[DirtySteve]

I have had some success finding nice sounding inexpensive pickups, but I have had even more success making decent sounding pickups sound better with magnet swaps. As you all know, I like to tinker!

I've rarely bought a pickup I didn't try swapping magnets in.

 

[Clockworkmike]

Stew Mac makes a brand called the Golden Age Parson Street P90 that a lot of people like if you are searching for a more classic voiced p90 vs a hotter sounding one. Think they are about $65 a pickup?

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I have had some success finding nice sounding inexpensive pickups, but I have had even more success making decent sounding pickups sound better with magnet swaps. As you all know, I like to tinker!

RAY, I had an immediate idea when you first posted. How about some nice Epiphone P90's off ebay or reverb?

There re some nice Epi guitar models with P90's in them and some folks might have swapped out and are selling their OEM ones.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Wilkinson P90 Soapbar Bridge and Neck Pickup Set Soap Bar Cream or Black Screws | eBay

Model: P90. Soap bar style neck and bridge pickup set. Position: Bridge and Neck. Custom Bundle: No. Bundle Includes: Does Not Apply. Bridge Pickup (gray wire) Resistance: 8.6K. Never force hardware that does not fit.

www.ebay.com

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[SIx String Chef]

Has anyone ever tried a neo magnet to mod a pickup?

 

[SG John]

Mick Manlius winds some really cool P90s…but they’re $90 each…not a bad price IMO, but a little higher than you asked for…

P90

The GOAT P-90 Lineup Four distinct voices. One unmistakable wide single-coil foundation. Howlin Goat P-90 Classic. Thick. Vocal.Vintage-correct output with natural compression, rich sustain, and a pronounced low-mid push. Smooth and warm clean tones that turn rude and crunchy when pushed.Best...

www.manliusguitar.com

I have a set of his ridiculously hot ones in this beast…
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I was also going to suggest Mick from Manlius. He winds top notch pickups. I have them in a few guitars, including this one:

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I was also going to suggest mick from Manlius. He winds top notch pickups. I have them in a few guitars, including this one:

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Anyone seen the Bridge? Where is that confounded Bridge?