sbpark Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 First, I'll disclose that this is for an Epiphone Casino, and have posted in the proper Epiphone section of the forum, but it doesn't seem like that area of the forum get's much traffic. I was hesitant to replace the stock pickups, however this guitar has blown me away at how good if feels and plays after a single set up and addressing the nut. It's for sure a keeper, and plays super fast and smooth. I'm still shocked at how nice it is. The only thing that's disappointing are the way too hot stock pickups, so I've decided to get them rewound, I just can't decide between Fralin and Lollar. I've read through as many threads I can find on the internet and also watched many clips, but still can't decide. I play in an Americana/alt-country band, mostly through a 1972 Princeton Reverb, and occasionally through a Fender BMRI LTD, and also love playing old school country. Lately I've been using an EHX Soul Food or Fulltone FullDrive FD-2 Mosfet for drive along with an MXR Micro Amp. I'm hoping to get more of an 'old school, vintage, round Casino sound, but also want it to grind and adds a little bit of grit when pushed. I'm not looking for a super, crystal clear clean sound, but also not looking for a typical hard rock sound either. I know it's tough to describe, but just want it to sound like a traditional P90, if that even makes any sense! I currently also play a 2006 Fender '52 reissue Tele with Nocasters and a 2013 SG Standard (the 60's spec'd version) with '57 Classics. Kind of hoping that whatever I put in the Casino will sort of fit in between those two guitars tone/grind wise. I think with those three guitars, and the right set of pickups in the Casino I get get a great variety of sounds. So given what I've described and what I'm hoping to achieve, and the gear I'm using, what do you guys think would fit the bill the best? A standard set of Fralin's that have a -10% under wound neck, a standard set of Lollar's, or the Lollars with the 50's spec'd wind? Those are the three choices I'm narrowed it down to. With whoever I decide on I'll have them wound into the stock chrome covers because I really like the look of the guitar with those covers. I've been trying to decide for a little while now and just can't seem to pull the trigger on one set or the other. The Casino is the first guitar I've had with P90's, and is my first hollow body, so I'm pretty green with these guitars and pickups. Just wanted something totally different from the SG and Tele (I also have a MIJ Strat and Melody Maker, but don't use those much these days.) All advice and recommendations are greatly appreciated, and thanks to all in advance for taking the time to reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have an IBJL Revolution Casino with USA Gibson P90's & a Reissue 1961 50th Anniv. Casino w/Tremetone also with USA Gibson P90's. Both sound fantastic & I wouldn't change them. USA Gibson P90's would be my first choice. I play both thru Princeton, '65 Deluxe Reverb, Twin & Vox AC15 w/Blue Spkr. I recently played a Fano Solid body with Fralin P90's which sounded awesome. Sounded great thru a Princeton. I don't know about Lollars but have heard them & they sound great too. If it were me I'd go in the order above. Good luck Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have an IBJL Revolution Casino with USA Gibson P90's & a Reissue 1961 50th Anniv. Casino w/Tremetone also with USA Gibson P90's. Both sound fantastic & I wouldn't change them. USA Gibson P90's would be my first choice. I play both thru Princeton, '65 Deluxe Reverb, Twin & Vox AC15 w/Blue Spkr. I recently played a Fano Solid body with Fralin P90's which sounded awesome. Sounded great thru a Princeton. I don't know about Lollars but have heard them & they sound great too. If it were me I'd go in the order above. Good luck Lara USA GIbsons won't fit in a 'standard' Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Pay full retail for a pair of each and make up yer own damn mind. You don't need any free advice, remember? rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larsongs Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 USA GIbsons won't fit in a 'standard' Casino. [/quote Is the standard Casino sized differently from the IBJl's, 50th Anniv.& Elitist's? I wasn't aware of that? All 3 of those Casino's have USA Gibson P90's. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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