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Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 10:44 AM
I've been digging P90 tones lately... Especially the Epiphone '56 Goldtop Les Paul.

Here's a vid of a British guy at a music store demoing one through a Fender Vibrochamp XD. I just love the "fat single coil" clean sound, and the fuller overdriven tones versus a standard single coil.

If you've got a P90 guitar, show it here!

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Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 10:52 AM
Here's a guy noodling around with an Epi and some top notch gear... Fairly heavily processed, but sounds great. He apparently threw a Lindy Fralin P90 in his.

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Jx2
October 16th, 2010, 12:16 PM
I like that alot, makes me think I might need one of those....thanks for the gas!

Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 01:30 PM
We pass GAS around here like you wouldn't believe!

I, myself, have revolving door GAS. It changes every so often. It's only because of my iron will and empty wallet, and stubbornness not to trade what I have that is keeping me from acquiring more.

Jx2
October 16th, 2010, 01:40 PM
Trading kills me, I'll move almost everything I own for the right price. Always have been that way. I know it'd be hard to pry my Birdseye Maple Classic from me, but you never know. Im now trying to sell my Schecter to add a Agile and after this it'll probably be a Gold Top with P90's....If I ever move it that is.

ZMAN
October 16th, 2010, 02:21 PM
This is a Vintage Icon Gold top. With Wilkinson P90s. Imported from England from J Hornby Skewes.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P1220151.jpg

Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 03:50 PM
I love the cutaway on that guitar, Z. How's she playing these days?

ZMAN
October 16th, 2010, 04:19 PM
I love the cutaway on that guitar, Z. How's she playing these days?

I don't play it as much as I should. I am using a fairly high gain amp a lot now Marshall DSL100, and the guitar is noisey as hell in any position but the middle (hum cancelling) It doesn't do it through my Fenders for some reason.
Since I had the Fret level and set up it plays like a dream.
I also have a 1968 Gibson SG Special with the original P90s in it. I have owned it for 42 years. It doesn't seem to be as noisey though.
I just hate hum of any kind. But for sheer rauhchiness they are killer.

Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 04:47 PM
OOOOOOHHHHH! Transplant some mini humbuckers in that bad boy. Humcancelling, and would look killer in that gold top!

Spudman
October 16th, 2010, 04:53 PM
This is my Agile P90 equipped LP style AL2500. It has the old headstock design and doesn't sound nearly as twangy as the gold top in the video. I'd like it if it did sound that way though. Still, a very well built and fun to play guitar.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/srspud/Guitars/matschoolandhike3-17-07003.jpg

Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 04:55 PM
What a beauty, Spuds!

marnold
October 16th, 2010, 04:59 PM
Are there any Les Pauls made by Gibson, Epiphone, Agile, et al, that don't have a glossy neck?

Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 05:15 PM
The Epi Prophecy series has a satin finish neck. I think the Epi Ultra I and II do, too.

Retro Hound
October 16th, 2010, 06:33 PM
My Epi LP Ultra has a satin neck.

Are there any demos comparing P-90s to Humbuckers? I mean the same amp, settings, etc, so I can get an idea of the difference? Or a comparison of the Fender style single coil with P-90s? Or best yet, all three?

Justaguyin_nc
October 16th, 2010, 07:21 PM
THE MAN...with his P-90's!!
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I really like the bigsby look. I got an Epi 56 GoldTop and will eventually put one on mine..
not that I need it..or I will play better..
but they sure look good with them!!

I'm hoping the http://www.vibramate.com will work on the Epiphone models.

:dance

http://justplaythegame.clanservers.com/images/p90s-nra.jpg

ZMAN
October 16th, 2010, 09:33 PM
OOOOOOHHHHH! Transplant some mini humbuckers in that bad boy. Humcancelling, and would look killer in that gold top!
I had planned to but a certain company cancelled my order, because my ship to address was US, and my billing address is Canadian. The ridiculous thing is they charged my card then sent a refund. So that project is on hold for now.

Tone2TheBone
October 16th, 2010, 10:47 PM
Nothing but love for my Epi '56er I play it everyday. Probably my favorite guitar next to the Tele.

Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 11:20 PM
Throw up a pic, Tone!

Tone2TheBone
October 16th, 2010, 11:32 PM
Throw up a pic, Tone!

Here's my P90 baby....

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/84728960f10fe2.jpg

Katastrophe
October 16th, 2010, 11:51 PM
Two words, Tone... Duh -- ROOL.:drool:

That's a great looking goldie ya got there, man!


@ Justa: Gilmour is absolutely the man. You notice that it really doesn't matter what he picks up, two things are gonna happen:

1. Tone to die for, and
2. He's gonna sound like him.

That's gotta be the fastest I've ever seen him play on a solo!

@ ZMAN: I hope that another company can help ya out with your project. The first company sounds like they had their company head up it's company backside!

Duffy
October 17th, 2010, 04:49 AM
Marnold, the Gibson Les Paul Faded Studio, and the Gibson Les Paul studio, worn red or brown; as well as the Epi Les Paul Studio in most colors has a satin neck like my Faded SG Epi, very nice.

Gibson LP Faded: http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-GIB-LPST-LIST

Epiphone Les Paul Studio with satin finish in cherry and most other colors:
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-EPI-ENL1-LIST

gregsguitars
October 18th, 2010, 07:25 AM
Here ya go, 1952 LP standard , all original P 90 pups...http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/gregguitars/1952goldtop080.jpghttp://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/gregguitars/lespaulansbasscase005-1.jpg
With and without a Bigsby...

FrankenFretter
October 18th, 2010, 08:19 PM
Mine...currently on Craig's List.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_NPlyZiLy0Pw/SkZ9yX_zGqI/AAAAAAAAAOM/7Nbz3IwLPfA/s400/100_1883.JPG

riverrick
October 18th, 2010, 09:21 PM
I don't play it as much as I should. I am using a fairly high gain amp a lot now Marshall DSL100, and the guitar is noisey as hell in any position but the middle (hum cancelling) It doesn't do it through my Fenders for some reason.
Since I had the Fret level and set up it plays like a dream.
I also have a 1968 Gibson SG Special with the original P90s in it. I have owned it for 42 years. It doesn't seem to be as noisey though.
I just hate hum of any kind. But for sheer rauhchiness they are killer.

Would love to see a pic of the SG Special. I had one that I bought around that time. But traded it in for a B.C. Rich acoustic. Still sorry to this day that I did that!!!

Duffy
October 18th, 2010, 11:14 PM
http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/7/0/9/423709.jpgThis


This is a picture of the one on MF, no affln., for over two grand. You can search MF for SG special and see it. I believe there is a less expensive model available for about one grand.

ZMAN
October 19th, 2010, 06:27 AM
Would love to see a pic of the SG Special. I had one that I bought around that time. But traded it in for a B.C. Rich acoustic. Still sorry to this day that I did that!!!
Picture as requested!
This is it with my Special Edition Blues Junior. It is the same as the tweed with Brown tolex and Jensen speaker.
The guitar is all original, and has the Vibrolo tail piece. The only thing that isn't original is the screw holding the Whammy Bar, I lost the original about 30 years ago.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/1968GibsonSG-1.jpg

Duffy
October 19th, 2010, 06:37 AM
Real nice Z.

I see you are using the 45 degree guitar cable jack. I heard that is an excellent idea with SG's because the bodies are thin near the jack and one could crack or break the body by the jack if you weren't careful.

I always use the angled jack on my SG's since I read that.

ZMAN
October 19th, 2010, 07:38 AM
Real nice Z.

I see you are using the 45 degree guitar cable jack. I heard that is an excellent idea with SG's because the bodies are thin near the jack and one could crack or break the body by the jack if you weren't careful.

I always use the angled jack on my SG's since I read that.

Yea Duff I use that on my 335 styles guitars as well. I also loop the cord under the strap. I have stood on the cable too many times. I like to play standing up.
Notice the bridge. And yes that is a ding on the front. The back has a lot of 60s "Pirate Buckle" rash on it. It was used by a band before I got it. I paid 250 dollars in late 1968 for it. It is exactly as I got it. It has had every gauge of string from 008 to 010 over the years but the 010 Britewires are the best on that one. A true baseball bat neck but a super low action and no buzzes.

Duffy
October 19th, 2010, 07:47 AM
Beautiful.

riverrick
October 19th, 2010, 02:09 PM
Picture as requested!
This is it with my Special Edition Blues Junior. It is the same as the tweed with Brown tolex and Jensen speaker.
The guitar is all original, and has the Vibrolo tail piece. The only thing that isn't original is the screw holding the Whammy Bar, I lost the original about 30 years ago.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/1968GibsonSG-1.jpg

Ahhh....she's a beauty!! Looks just like the one I had. Any idea on it's worth today???

ZMAN
October 19th, 2010, 04:49 PM
I have never had it appraised, and I really don't know what it would be worth.
I have owned it for 42 years so it aint going anywhere soon.
I found one of those Protector cases from the 70s and I have it in that. I opened it the other day and I realized I have a Fender Strap from a 67 Jazz Bass that my friend gave to me in 67. The case I got with the guitar was not the original and it was pretty crappy. I had even comtemplated making it an HB guitar but an intelligent tech talked me out of it 30 years ago. I am glad he did.

Katastrophe
October 19th, 2010, 06:31 PM
Beauty, gregsguitars! I noticed the strings on the trapeze bridge (non Bigsby) Paul aren't wrapped over, and look like there is no compensating on the bridge for intonation... I wonder if that is a problem?

Frankenfretter, I've always liked the look of those guitars... Quirky and cool.

Z, I dig staring at your SG every time you post a pic... It's gorgeous.

And, Duffy, you're right... MF has a P90 SG for $999.

Duffy
October 19th, 2010, 07:37 PM
Makes me wonder how, back in the old days, Santana got all that high gain sustain out of the P90 SG without all kinds of noise? Volume pedal?

Katastrophe
October 19th, 2010, 07:48 PM
I have never had it appraised, and I really don't know what it would be worth.


Z, I'd get ahold of George Gruhn and have it appraised... You might be surprised how much it's worth, even if you don't ever plan on getting rid of it. It might be important, at least for insurance purposes!

ZMAN
October 19th, 2010, 07:50 PM
The old P90s on the SG are not that noisey. They have a habit of picking up radio signals though LOL. The Wilkinson p90s are noisey and I think it is the crappy chinese pots and caps in the Vintage Icon. If you watch the video from Woodstock Santana is just on the edge of feedback all the time.

6stringdrug
October 19th, 2010, 07:56 PM
Here's my epi lp jr. I redid it myself, put a gfs mean 90 in it. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite axes. wish I could put a clip up but it has a tone all it's own. Lots o' fun!!

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy302/6stringdrug/IMG_1541.jpg

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy302/6stringdrug/IMG_1538.jpg

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy302/6stringdrug/IMG_1523.jpg

last pic is what it looked like before I got to work on it.

riverrick
October 19th, 2010, 10:43 PM
I have never had it appraised, and I really don't know what it would be worth.
I have owned it for 42 years so it aint going anywhere soon.
I found one of those Protector cases from the 70s and I have it in that. I opened it the other day and I realized I have a Fender Strap from a 67 Jazz Bass that my friend gave to me in 67. The case I got with the guitar was not the original and it was pretty crappy. I had even comtemplated making it an HB guitar but an intelligent tech talked me out of it 30 years ago. I am glad he did.

Thanks for the photo and the info Z. It was nice to see my old ax. I would get it appraised tho. I got my BC Rich acoustic appraised by Gruhn and really surprised. Worth 9 times what I paid for it. You can do it on line...cost $50.

Jx2
October 21st, 2010, 06:30 PM
I think I might have some gas releif, tryin to trade for a Hammer SATp90. Looks like we have the details worked out but its not home yet. I want those p90's

Katastrophe
October 21st, 2010, 07:29 PM
Cool! What did you trade?

Jx2
October 21st, 2010, 07:58 PM
Damien 6, was going to try to go pick it up tonight, but by the time he got back with me it was to late. Its about 30-45 minutes away. So tomarrow Im suppose to go get it.

Here's a link to the Hamer

http://www.hamerguitars.com/?fa=detail&mid=1823

ZMAN
October 22nd, 2010, 12:08 PM
Thanks for the photo and the info Z. It was nice to see my old ax. I would get it appraised tho. I got my BC Rich acoustic appraised by Gruhn and really surprised. Worth 9 times what I paid for it. You can do it on line...cost $50.
A few years ago I looked on some vintage guitar websites and it was running in the 4 to 6 thousand range. It is completley original, and is in great conditon. I would say the buckle marks are relic marks from it's band days.
It was used by a band called "Conductor" For about 6 months. I just looked on another site and they are saying 5000 in 2007. That would be 20 times what I paid for it. Amazing.

ZMAN
October 23rd, 2010, 07:13 AM
Damien 6, was going to try to go pick it up tonight, but by the time he got back with me it was to late. Its about 30-45 minutes away. So tomarrow Im suppose to go get it.

Here's a link to the Hamer

http://www.hamerguitars.com/?fa=detail&mid=1823

Is it a gold top? I know the picture is a GT but they also have a Burst model.
Both of them look killer. The Gibson equivalent of those is a very overlooked guitar. You can pick them up pretty cheap, and they are excellent guitars.
That radius is very flat at 14.75. Just remember the P90s are pretty noisey and if you are used to HBs you willl notice the difference. The middle position on the toggle is hum cancelling but you have to make sure the volumes are equal as well. Makes for a real raunchy tone. Will like to see pics of it.

Jx2
October 23rd, 2010, 07:49 AM
I posted a pic of the acutal guitar in another thread under "other guitars". But it is GT, and I must say I really like it after having it for most of a day.