jcwillow777 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I have had my GT for about a year now, and I love the guitar. I absolutely love the profile of the neck, but I have been having a real hard time warming up to the P-90s. Clean they sound great, but I rarely play clean. I use a lot of overdrive, compression and a boost, which really equates to a lot of noise for P-90s. But not any more. I put in a set of Gibson Deluxe Mini-humbuckers tonight. I have really fallen in love with the sound of the minis since getting my AL-3100. Wow, what a difference. I had even thought of getting rid of my '56 GT, not any more. I realize I'm probably in the minority here, but it isn't the first time and it won't be the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Your experience is a fair warning for anyone considering P90s - they don't do overdrive like humbuckers, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Congrats, JC...I have a '76 Gibson LP Deluxe, that I LOVE! I'm sure you'll enjoy that change, a LOT! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Congrats' date=' JC...I have a '76 Gibson LP Deluxe, that I LOVE! I'm sure you'll enjoy that change, a LOT! CB[/quote'] Back in the 70s when I was still drinking and doing drugs I totalled out my brother's car. So, to compensate and ease my conscience I bought him a Gibson LP Deluxe. It was a nice guitar. My brother sold it a long time ago and has regretted it ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custer Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 First off,your guitar looks great! I've always been a big fan of the mini's, in fact I have my eye on a Gibby Deluxe in one of the LMS. I also like the sound of the mini's in the Elitist Sheraton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have just sold my SG Classic for the same reason, I loved it at first but after a while the noise from the P-90s was anoying. I really like what you have done with your GT, the mini buckers on my Elitist Sherry are awesome, I have major gas for a 56 GT now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Wow ! thats SHARP!! Never worry about being in "the minority" where music is concerned, it's the minority that gets remembered. (in order of importance) you're happy with it it sounds great it looks great Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Thanks guys. I know this guitar is definitely gonna get more playing time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 P90's can be a pain if your amp or signal chain has no noise gate. A noise gate is a must with single coil pickups. I think that single coil distortion is partially a developed taste. After all, thousands of players are doing some impressive single coil overdrive solos with Strats and other single coil pickups. Granted, the humbucker is a better, smoother pickup for overdrive, but the single coil can be overdriven to a nice level if your expectations aren't based on getting a humbucker sound. If you are putting up with noise from P90's, go out and try a noise gate. I guarantee you that it will make the P90 guitar a lot more fun to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 That looks really cool! Congrats. LPs need humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have contemplated doing the same thing for quite awhile now but just can't pull the trigger on the '56. My bro has one & I think it's great. With P-90s I notice a huge difference in tone between tube amps & solid state amps. Solid state sounds dull & lifeless whereas a tube amp brings out the very best in a P-90. I find this to be true with all P-90's, not just Epis. My first LP was a '69 Deluxe. Played it hard for 3 years on the road & sold it for $225 and have been kicking myself ever since. I really want a guitar with minis. I will figure something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 oh damn now why didn't that hit my mind... i was off to store to buy an Epi standard but wanted the gold top too... I really don't fancy the single coil pups... so i didn't get it ... my mind didn't even think of a mini buck... damnn](*,) :( ](*,) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 What a coincidence! I hated the minis, and put P-90's in my '71 Deluxe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Cool! A Deluxe with the "Goof Rings!" (around the pickups)...those are kind of "rare," or at least way more so, than the one's without them. And, P-90's are awesome pickups. It really just depends on one's preferences, and style of music. There's no "bad" way to go, really...just different! ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I like to call them Pee 90s, Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Cool! A Deluxe with the "Goof Rings!" (around the pickups)...those are kind of "rare' date='" or at least way more so,than the one's without them. And, P-90's are awesome pickups. It really just depends on one's preferences, and style of music. There's no "bad" way to go, really...just different! ;>) CB[/quote'] They may be rare, but I wish the rings weren't there. Oh well, it's a fantastic guitar. Got it in 1988 for $450. I used it on a recording last night, and just had one of those moments where I thought to myself "Holy crap, this thing is like magic." Some snob out there probably will tell you "That was a bad era for Gibson," but you couldn't prove it by this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 They may be rare' date=' but I wish the rings weren't there. Oh well, it's a fantastic guitar. Got it in 1988 for $450. I used it on a recording last night, and just had one of those moments where I thought to myself "Holy crap, this thing is like magic." Some snob out there probably will tell you "That was a bad era for Gibson," but you couldn't prove it by this guitar.[/quote'] Well, Norlin Era Gibson's were a bit more "hit and miss," than previous, or current versions. I think what I disliked about that era (visually) most, was the too often used "wide" headsocks! BUTT UGLY, but...fortunately for me, my LP's didn't have those, Thank God! BUT...that doesn't mean there weren't some great guitars made. I have 2, from that era, myself! The '76 Deluxe, and my '80 LP Custom! BOTH are awesome sounding and playing guitars, and have fit and finish second to none! I know, because I've compared them to older and newer models. Only obvious visable difference is the valute. Both are "heavy," I will admit. But...with the right strap, "no big deal!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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