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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Shag101 on November 01, 2005, 02:07:04 PM

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: Shag101 on November 01, 2005, 02:07:04 PM

Hi Guys,

Was looking for a cheap guitar I could throw some BKP Pig90's into.  Has anyone tried the one i linked?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/519938/

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: willo on November 01, 2005, 02:42:37 PM

not tried it, but ive heard varying things about the PRS SE's...some seem to be good, some seem to be bad. Like I say though, its only what i've heard

However, I'd definitely be interested to hear what they are like, I wanna get some P90's! If its not something like the SE's I'll maybe get one of the Jap Jag reissues.

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: Bogner on November 02, 2005, 01:20:38 AM

Hello all...I have a PRS with the P-90's, not an SE, and I love the guitar.  It has tremendous punch and clarity to go along with the warmth.  I have over 30 high end guitars and am really impressed with the P-90.   :)

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: The amazing Phil on November 02, 2005, 08:13:06 AM

Gibson LP juniors are also pretty good sounding with P-90s, but I'd play a few before settling on one.

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: Elliot on November 02, 2005, 08:42:55 AM

and check out the £500 Gibson LP doublecut specials - I had a go with one and was nicely impressed (it even felt good in the shop)

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: The amazing Phil on November 02, 2005, 09:02:31 AM

Quote from: Elliot

and check out the £500 Gibson LP doublecut specials - I had a go with one and was nicely impressed (it even felt good in the shop)

Them's be the ones I mean! They're pretty ace for the cash when you get the right one. Plus the re-sale on Gibson P-90s is probably going to go quite a way to getting some BKPs :wink:

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: Skybone on November 02, 2005, 10:07:53 AM

I used to have an SE Soapbar, and what a great guitar! Wish I hadn't sold it now. :(

Sound-wise it's quite modern and bright, that could be down to the pickups or the strings (stainless as standard), more than likely, both. If I had kept it longer (needed a clear out of gear - no room and GAS had struck again!), it would most certainly have got a set of BKP-90's thrown in there.

Play-ability wise, it felt like an SG. Small & light, with the PRS "wide/fat" neck profile. It certainly filled the palm, but felt great too. Really playable. Build quality was fantastic.

I know that if I were on the lookout for a single coil loaded guitar, I'd have another, no question about it at all, although I certainly would put some "normal" nickel wound strings on, and put a set of BKP's in. :D

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: PhilKing on November 02, 2005, 05:27:25 PM

One quick point about the pig-90.  The junior dog eared one is a metal cover and is designed for arch top guitars.  I did a little bit of routing and also flattened the ears on the pickup to get it into my Junior.

Title: PRS with P90's
Post by: Shag101 on November 02, 2005, 06:00:35 PM

Thanks for all the info guys!!!!

I will look around to see if one of the guitar shops I go to have one to play.  It seems like a good deal for the price.  And with some BKP's it could be a GREAT deal.