Gordy01 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I've been hearing a lot about the GFS pickups on this forum. Anyone tried the mean 90's? I'd sure like to hear about them if you have. Thinking maybe I'll use them on my LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation zero Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I've got one in the bridge position of my samick. Pretty decent pickup, for the money. Haven't played a real p90 to compare it, but it has a really full sound for a single coil. Well worth trying out, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I, like a lot of forum members, have Mean 90s. We like 'em. Highly recommended. Assuming, of course, you like P90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I guess it all depends what sound you're looking for. I have mean 90's in the bridge and neck position of my dot. I did it because I wanted a singlecoil and a humbucker guitar, and simply because I wanted a different sound. My impression is that they aren't very mean sounding or powerful, which is good to some and bad to others. I like them quite a bit and would say they're perfect for my blues sounds and mild stuff. As far as neck vs. bridge, because there're a lot of people that have/ are thinking about getting one in only one position, I honestly could not choose one. I think the bridge is perfect for blues stuff I play, like howling wolf and elmore james. The neck is louder for some reason, but I like this. It has great tone for a lot of stuff I like to play. A good example of this sound would be "your touch" from the black keys. I got mine in the black nickel and they look very sweet. I did my own version of the "cheat" method and simply crimped the wire instead of soldering. In in under 10mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I've got them in an Epi LP studio and whereas I don't think they're too bad I also don't think they're all that great, either. They don't come within miles of the SD Phat Cats, IMO. The Phat Cats are more expensive but well worth it. I have a number of guitars with various GFS pickups in them and, for the most part, really like GFS pickups. I just don't think the Mean 90s are anything to shout about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 I've got them in an Epi LP studio and whereas I don't think they're too bad I also don't think they're all that great' date=' either. They don't come within miles of the SD Phat Cats, IMO. The Phat Cats are more expensive but well worth it. I have a number of guitars with various GFS pickups in them and, for the most part, really like GFS pickups. I just don't think the Mean 90s are anything to shout about.[/quote'] I've heard of Phat Cat pickups on the various forums, but never actually heard them. Are they a fuller sound, or warmer or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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