Pickup config and selection

[M29]

I put GFS P90's (Dream and Mean 90's) if I remember correctly. They fit the humbucking route in my Turser Cleopatra semi-hollow body and I love them. I get compliments on the sound all the time. They have clarity and a sweet growl and for the life of me I can't understand why they are so quiet, even in single mode. I am thinking about getting a pair for my Epi LP Studio.

[FrankenFretter***]

Eric, I have an SX SJM-62 with P-90s, and I love the tone. They've got to be cheap, rather low-quality pickups for them to be in a guitar at that price point, but they still sound pretty darn good. I've entertained the idea of changing them out for some AlNiCo pickups, but unless I could find something really good for really cheap, I don't really see the point. I own two SXs, and a Douglas, so you can either consider me cheap, or frugal. My other SX, a Strat knock off, is still in the process of being modded. I need to get myself a router before I can break that stalemate.

P-90s definitely have their own character. I plan on buying a goldtop Les Paul (probably the Epi version, since I'm...frugal) with P-90s at some point in the future. I have to agree with OG, that you'd be better off buying another SX than to undertake such major surgery on your current git. Boy, a G&L would be sweet, though. My ex-roommate had one, and it's always been his favorite out of all the guitars he's owned. Sounded great, too.

Good luck with your future decisions, Eric. Sounds like you've got a lot to consider now.

-Sean

[Eric***]

I own two SXs, and a Douglas, so you can either consider me cheap, or frugal.

Yeah, I took a look at your pictures and must say that I think we run on the same wavelength as far as cheap guitars and accessories are concerned.

It's good to know that GFS pickups are a viable option.

[ZMAN]

If you are looking for a budget LP with P90s take a look at the Vintage Icon Gt series. They have Wilkinson p90s and wilkinson bridges and hardware. I purchased on last year for 419 Can. It needed a fret job, that cost me 95 dollars including strings and a set up. Now is is probably one of the best playing LPs that I own.

[FrankenFretter***]

If you are looking for a budget LP with P90s take a look at the Vintage Icon Gt series. They have Wilkinson p90s and wilkinson bridges and hardware. I purchased on last year for 419 Can. It needed a fret job, that cost me 95 dollars including strings and a set up. Now is is probably one of the best playing LPs that I own.

I checked those out earlier this year, and they look great. Last time I looked, they weren't available in the US, though. Has that changed, Z?

(Sorry, didn't mean to hijack this thread, Eric. )

[ZMAN]

Sorry but I am in Canada. I thought you could get them in the US.
The Wilkinson P90s are hotter than the Gibsons I have. Still a little noisey but that could be the rest of the electronics. Middle position is noisless though. Quite a nice tone. I am pretty sure you can buy the pickups separate from Wilkinson. Another option for Eric.

[Duff]

I have a Squire black Vintage Modified Custom II with twin duncan designed noise cancelling in the middle position pickups and it sounds really great.

I have a solid mahogany w mahogany set neck SX LP special copy with twin SX P nineties that are not noise cancelling but they still sound great and it roars!

[Commodore 64***]

Man, there's a local seller with an Agile LP with P90s. He's also selling an SX tele. Sooooo tempting.

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/msg/1502984227.html
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/msg/1503000972.html

[Eric***]

Man, there's a local seller with an Agile LP with P90s. He's also selling an SX tele. Sooooo tempting.

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/msg/1502984227.html
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/msg/1503000972.html

Haha, you're getting right into the swing of over-purchasing, aren't you? Want to buy some of my stuff?

[Duff]

On the rondomusic.com page you can get brand new ones of these for almost the same price, plus shipping.

Don't know if you knew that.

I would definitely try to talk him down.