sg man Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hi I've heard some good thing about both these pickups and was just wondering in your opinion wich is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentw Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Gibson P-90s have incredible tone. get the right amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I've got a pair of 94s (humbucker size 90s) that I like to use, but I think the 57/57+ is a bit more versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevoT Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 P90s and P94s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BentonC Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Both are great, but they are hard to compare. Apples and oranges to me. My preference is P-90s, but I do also like the 57s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 This completely depends on whether you like single or humbucking tone. I personally hate the sound of P-90/94's. I love the 57's. They sound amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevoT Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 actually, now that i think about it, i agree with guitarest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 All depends on if your a single coil or humbucker lover. I personally think the best setup is a 57 (or another humbucker) in the brige and a P90 (or single coil) on the neck. +1.. This setup is killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Ummm get two guitars, so you have both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Ummm get two guitars' date=' so you have both?[/quote'] +1!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 The only way I can describe the difference (for me) is that '57's "Shimmer" and "Scream," and P-90's are more of a Growl! A BIG, FAT, ROUND Growl! And, at lower gains (clean), very atriculate. The Only thing, that puts me off, sometimes, about P-90's is the noise, that goes along with single coil pickups. But, really, that's only annoying, in a "studio/recording" situation. Most "Live" gigs, it's not really much of a problem. And, there's always "noise gates," for that. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Both p-90's and '57's are good pickups. The 490R and 498T are also good pickups. These however all all DIFFERENT so it depends on what floats your boat. If you really want to get that Vintage "WHO" sound and/or that great Mississippi Queen sound, you need the P90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deelaz Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 p 90s and 57s are the greatest invention on earth, they are the true tone supporter! guitarists will not make it without them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg man Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 well im looking for that classic rock sound like acdc and led zeppelin and realy what im asking because I want the guitar to be stock 61 reissue vs the classic with p-90's. Oh and the amps that I would be using are my 1979 peavey classic and my fender blues junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 You'll get more of that vintage 60's-70's rock sound out of the 57's. Not to mention the 61' RI is a much nicer guitar than the Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg man Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 well the other opion for me is localy there is a 1965 gibson sg special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 The only way I can describe the difference (for me) is that '57's "Shimmer" and "Scream' date='"and P-90's are more of a Growl! A BIG, FAT, ROUND Growl! And, at lower gains (clean), very atriculate. The Only thing, that puts me off, sometimes, about P-90's is the noise, that goes along with single coil pickups. But, really, that's only annoying, in a "studio/recording" situation. Most "Live" gigs, it's not really much of a problem. And, there's always "noise gates," for that. CB[/quote'] You can growl with a set of 57's and a good amp, ill post some clips some time.. but its probibly easier with p90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg1 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 +1 on the 57 Classics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrockfan Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 You gave two great pickups to choose a favorite. At the risk of being a Gibson suckup, I have to say Gibson proves they are the one to catch when it comes to pickups. The P90 is still an amazing sounding pickup thru the right amp. I have a SG classic and absolutely love the sound. Course the 57s are also fantastic pickups that have been used in countless great songs by great artists. Hard to go wrong with either one but if forced to only have one or the other... I'd have to go for P90s. Yes they are an old design but they also happen to be a fantastic design that really sing thru the right tube amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Just get a set of both and you are set. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg man Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Just get a set of both and you are set. Problem solved. yeah if only what about burstbucker one and two pickups are they any good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgman Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 You'll get more of that vintage 60's-70's rock sound out of the 57's. Not to mention the 61' RI is a much nicer guitar than the Classic. +1 ......definitely!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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