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May 3 2016, 07:24 PM
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Hello folks,
I have an Epiphone '56 Gold Top with P90's in, I'd like to swap them out for some kind of humbuckers for a classic rock tone. Are there any available that will fit without any routing? Cheers 
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May 3 2016, 08:45 PM
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Thanks Chris,
Mine are like this one. I haven't got it with me at the moment as a friend has it so I can't take them out. I am assuming they aren't the dog ear ones due to those two screw holes, (On my guitar, the screws are there, obviously  ) Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 4 2016, 06:32 AM
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not many options but dimarzio makes some HB sized p90's; http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/soap-bar
Seymour Duncan also makes these but probably custom shop, they do have a good variety of p90's though like noiseless/highoutput stuff. |
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May 4 2016, 06:49 AM
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A lot of really 'classic' rock tones come from P-90s.
Leslie West of Mountain - misissippi queen and nantucket sleigh ride. Pete Townshend - Who, Live at Leeds Joey Ramone - Ramones Mike Ness - social distortion David Gilmore - another brick in the wall pt.2 solo Tony Iommi - Sabbath 1 Maybe just get some high quality p90s. Lollar, Fralin or Duncan would all be great. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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May 4 2016, 08:43 AM
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QUOTE (klasaine @ May 4 2016, 06:49 AM)  A lot of really 'classic' rock tones come from P-90s. Leslie West of Mountain - misissippi queen and nantucket sleigh ride. Pete Townshend - Who, Live at Leeds Joey Ramone - Ramones Mike Ness - social distortion David Gilmore - another brick in the wall pt.2 solo Tony Iommi - Sabbath 1 Maybe just get some high quality p90s. Lollar, Fralin or Duncan would all be great. Hmmmm maybe I should experiment with amp settings a bit more. Thanks folks -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 4 2016, 09:10 PM
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Thanks Mertay,
I think I need to learn how to use these pickups. When I get it back on Friday I'll record some simple stuff for you to hear the quality, or lack of, with these pickups on my guitar. Cheers
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May 6 2016, 08:27 PM
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OK, I remember why I don't like these. They get a lot of hum and also interference, at times I can hear things like an old transistor radio being tuned in
 Here is a bit of noodling, starting with the bridge, then central, then neck. Peavey ValveKing head, Harley Benton 1x12 cab with Celestion Vintage 30, SM57 centre of speaker. Amp settings, drive channel, Gain:4, Bass:4, Mid:7, Treble: 6, Reverb: 3, Vari-Class central, Master vol 2.3ish https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/p90-test -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 6 2016, 09:00 PM
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QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 6 2016, 07:27 PM) OK, I remember why I don't like these. They get a lot of hum and also interference, at times I can hear things like an old transistor radio being tuned in Here is a bit of noodling, starting with the bridge, then central, then neck. Peavey ValveKing head, Harley Benton 1x12 cab with Celestion Vintage 30, SM57 centre of speaker. Amp settings, drive channel, Gain:4, Bass:4, Mid:7, Treble: 6, Reverb: 3, Vari-Class central, Master vol 2.3ish https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/p90-test I noticed your playing is getting better by the way  To get rid of that noise either you'll need to change the PU's to noiseless type or send it to a luthier so he can fix/increase the guitars shielding. But if the shielding of the guitar is weak then even noiseless pickups will produce some amounth of noise. I really liked the tone by the way, if its not a problem for you visiting the luthier again it might be a good idea to show him the guitar so he can inspect it. |
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May 6 2016, 09:07 PM
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Cheers Mertay.
Yeah I kinda liked the tone but hated the hum. Thanks for your comment about my playing, I just sat down and noodled some notes around with nothing in mind  The Keeley compressor was running too I'm going to get my Ace back next week, then I want my Anniversary setup with a fret dress. Cheers Mate This post has been edited by Phil66: May 6 2016, 09:22 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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May 7 2016, 09:18 AM
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P90s will always be a bit noisy, but have a great tone. Phil X is a huge fan of them and Arcane pickups produce a Phil X signature P90
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May 7 2016, 12:21 PM
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Thanks folks.
That's the first time I've played that guitar through my Peavey Valveking head and I have to say I did like the tone.
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May 7 2016, 12:35 PM
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totally! dude those p90's sound great
my next / next guitar is def going to have P90s. --------------------  You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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May 7 2016, 09:05 PM
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Thanks Scott,
The hum is a killer though, think I need a noise gate, Mertay, any ideas? Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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