Run Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I noticed that the P-90 pickup on my LP Junior is pretty far from the strings. So my question is: What is the best distance between the P-90 and the strings to get the best sound ? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Best sound on a P90 is highly subjective. The closer to the strings they get louder and dirtier. Any closer than an 1/8" and you will run risk of the strings hitting when you are playing and make a clacking noise. P90's are very hot, having twice as many windings as other types of pickups and sound more like a really nasty Strat, very different from a humbucker powered LP. I like to adjust the screw poles to match the arc of strings, starting the low E getting a 1/2 turn, A 1 turn, D 1 1/2 turn, G 1 1/2 turn, B 1 turn and E 1/2 turn.. With the screw slots going across the strings..Then with an adjustable P90, adjust the pickup so the pole screws are no closer than an 1/8".... With a dogear P90 the pole can be raised closer to the string, still using the 1/2 turn difference... Its not rocket science, if you raise your P90 and it gets too dirty, lower the pickup.. Note: some people don't like to adjust them at all... Also Note: that the tone control actually provides usable tones. A lot of P90 players back off the tone control a bit for regular playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 The single P90 LP Junior is, as many would agree, a minimalist work of genius..... Many folks would say leave as is..... Personal experience with dogear and soapbar P90's indicates they are both perfect in their own way A dogear P90 can be shimmed a la Casino/ES330 if so desired.... Be Happy.....Be Dirty.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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