P90 vs. hum sized P90, a semi-hypothetical mod discussion

[garrett]

Let's say you have a mahogany PRS with a pickguard routed for humbuckers. You want the P90 sound out of this guitar. For equivalent budget, would you rather:

a. Buy the nicest set of humbucker sized P90's the budget will buy,
or
b. Spend some of that budget to mod the guitar and buy a lower priced set of true P90's?

 

[n24re]

Cut a new pick guard for real p90s...

 

[Johnny]

I have a HB sized P90 on one of my guitars and it sounds heavenly. I wouldn't think twice of doing it again.

 

[xjbebop]

Interesting.... I'm right in the middle of installing a set of Railhammer H90's into one of my Albert Lee HH guitars (I have 3) and took a break when I see this thread. I'll report my humble opinion after I spend some time with it....

 

[Boogie]

I've not done a side-by-side comparison, but if given a choice, I'd stick with a soap bar. Otherwise, grab a P-94 and give it a try!

 

[MA Pete]

I think I went for the most expensive option.

I tried this first:

...and then liked it so much I ordered a Private Stock SC 594 with Soapbars in it!



I am sure you guys are SHOCKED with that behavior from me...

 

[AP515]

If you were cutting wood I'd say use H sized P90's. Since it's only a pickguard, cut a new one and put in real P90's. Then you have both with just a pickguard swap.

 

[bodia]

If you were cutting wood I'd say use H sized P90's. Since it's only a pickguard, cut a new one and put in real P90's. Then you have both with just a pickguard swap.

Yep, I gotta say this!

 

[xjbebop]

Don't forget that proper P90's don't mount to a pick guard, they mount to the body. (unless you're using dog ears...but that still wouldn't be right...)

btw, initial tests of my modded AL are very promising

 

[AP515]

 

[garrett]

I'm thinking if you're gonna go P90, you should really go all the way. It would appear that coil size and depth are key attributes to getting That Sound.

 

[Boogie]

I did this a couple years back and loved it...

Yes, that's a PRS SE P90.

 

[xjbebop]

I've got one of these in trans black. The pups are very dark sounding...much more like a LP...it rocks!