Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum

Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Twinfan on March 02, 2012, 02:25:55 PM

Title: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Twinfan on March 02, 2012, 02:25:55 PM
I've had a bit of GAS for a P90 guitar again for a little while, and playing Feline's latest Lion Cub really didn't help!  I didn't want to spend a fortune so I've keeping an eye on eBay, a few shop websites and a couple of forums.  Nothing really whetted my appetite until the guitar below appeared on eBay today.  It arrives on Tuesday, pretty good looking for £325 I thought, and worth paying a little bit more than I wanted to for it.

I had BKP P90s in a Gibson LP DC Special a little while back which sounded great, but I prefer the PRS McCarty style scale length and control layout.  Now the range has changed I'm not sure what the equivalent is to the 'old' P90, so I'll have to give BKP a ring.  I may try the BKP pots and Jensen cap too.....

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/SE_1.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/SE_2.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/SE_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Andrew W on March 02, 2012, 02:32:03 PM
Another good choice, sir! I like that. I think I'd change the knobs on it as well as the pickups but that's just me.

I've been thinking P90 thoughts recently too. If a Soapbar McCarty trem ever turns up I may be rendered helpless.
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Philly Q on March 02, 2012, 02:38:01 PM
I can't see the pics!  Is it a Singlecut or Double?
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Twinfan on March 02, 2012, 02:41:20 PM
Double Phil - with a tasty flame top veneer and a three tone sunburst....
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: JDC on March 02, 2012, 02:58:35 PM
*FACEPALM*
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Mr. Air on March 02, 2012, 04:22:23 PM
Nice score, Dave. Every guitar player should own one guitar with p90s  :D

The flame top looks good, but I think I prefer the more classic look of a non flame top on a jr.-esque guitar.

Get some BKPs in this baby and then it's sound clips all the way  :D
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Sifu Ben on March 02, 2012, 04:24:06 PM
Nice score, Dave. Every guitar player should own one guitar with p90s  :D


I've got one wit "a" P90, does that count?
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: juansolo on March 02, 2012, 04:43:30 PM
I had 91's in mine and they were perfect. 92's were a bit much.
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: PhilKing on March 02, 2012, 05:01:07 PM
Nantuckets are the pickups you want.   Tim told me that they are the old LP Junior spec.  I've just got a set to put in a 74 LP 55 Special
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Philly Q on March 02, 2012, 05:08:32 PM
Nice score, Dave. Every guitar player should own one guitar with p90s  :D


I've got one wit "a" P90, does that count?

I had 10 at one point.  :oops:  :lol:

Down to 4 now.  I think.
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: gwEm on March 02, 2012, 05:26:07 PM
I had 91's in mine and they were perfect. 92's were a bit much.

yes, they get a bit bassy i think
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: PhilKing on March 02, 2012, 05:46:05 PM
Nice score, Dave. Every guitar player should own one guitar with p90s  :D
I've got one wit "a" P90, does that count?
I had 10 at one point.  :oops:  :lol:

Down to 4 now.  I think.
I have 7 (for now).  3 Juniors, 2 Specials, a Goldtop & a PRS
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: roland_rat on March 02, 2012, 05:52:20 PM
Very nice liking that one for the money looks a nice guitar.
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: dave_mc on March 02, 2012, 06:17:25 PM
very nice :)
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: gordiji on March 02, 2012, 07:47:15 PM
lovely, it's a steal.
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Philly Q on March 02, 2012, 07:47:45 PM
Ah, I can see the pics now!  :D

Flame top looks great, even if it is just veneer (or fotoflame?).  And the rosewood board looks good too - some of the SEs seem to have cr@ppy rosewood with lots of white bits embedded in the grain.

Starting to get a taste for budget guitars again Dave?  They make me feel much less "guilty".  And obviously they're much less detrimental to the credit card balance.  :wink:
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Mr. Air on March 02, 2012, 08:54:12 PM
Nice score, Dave. Every guitar player should own one guitar with p90s  :D


I've got one wit "a" P90, does that count?

It does in deed count very much, sir  :D
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Twinfan on March 02, 2012, 09:21:38 PM
I like a project, and pimping stuff, so these SEs are perfect for that.

I'll see how it sounds stock before choosing between Blue Notes and Nantuckets.  Like Phil says though, I think the Nantuckets are the way to go....
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: 38thBeatle on March 02, 2012, 11:00:59 PM
Great looking guitar Dave.
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Telerocker on March 03, 2012, 12:36:12 AM
That's a pretty one. I also like the hollowbody P90 loaded SE's. With natural flamed veneer they look great.
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: d1dsj on March 03, 2012, 07:01:11 PM
Another great looking guitar Dave! But let's be honest, you never chose a bag of sh!t do ya?  :lol:
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Twinfan on March 03, 2012, 07:10:46 PM
:lol:  I try not to!
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: keith on March 04, 2012, 04:28:04 PM
I've had a bit of GAS for a P90 guitar again for a little while, and playing Feline's latest Lion Cub really didn't help!  I didn't want to spend a fortune so I've keeping an eye on eBay, a few shop websites and a couple of forums.  Nothing really whetted my appetite until the guitar below appeared on eBay today.  It arrives on Tuesday, pretty good looking for £325 I thought, and worth paying a little bit more than I wanted to for it.

I had BKP P90s in a Gibson LP DC Special a little while back which sounded great, but I prefer the PRS McCarty style scale length and control layout.  Now the range has changed I'm not sure what the equivalent is to the 'old' P90, so I'll have to give BKP a ring.  I may try the BKP pots and Jensen cap too.....

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/SE_1.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/SE_2.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/Guitar%20stuff/SE_3.jpg)


Nice that mate loved that Gibbo you had I tried when I came down to Manc just wish i'd had the money at the time to buy it. Anyway my new PRS is great at the moment looking like its going to be taking the no.1 slot but I still love the Gibbo............sorry not hijacking the thread
Title: Re: Another PRS SE on the way...
Post by: Twinfan on March 04, 2012, 08:28:52 PM
No probs Keith!  Glad you're liking the Bernie, I think they're great  8)