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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Blueminerva on July 13, 2007, 02:11:54 PM

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: Blueminerva on July 13, 2007, 02:11:54 PM

Hey guys!

I've got a Les Paul and I love her to pieces but the hooligan in me wants something lighter and cheaper so I can throw it around a bit at gigs. I play grunge/hard rock and I've never owned a guitar with a P90 in it, but from what I've heard it'd suit my music perfectly (and I can always chuck a hotter BKP in there ;) )

Any of you know a cheap/decent P90 equipped guitar I could have a bash at? One or two pickup doesn't matter as it'll probably only be on the bridge setting anyway. Looking for preferably less than £300.

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on July 13, 2007, 02:32:50 PM

I can recommend Agile guitars for great price:performance.


http://www.rondomusic.net/al2000p90blk.html

http://www.rondomusic.net/al2500silverp90.html

http://www.rondomusic.net/al2500gold3p90.html

http://www.rondomusic.net/product1110.html

http://www.rondomusic.net/al-3000csbp90.html

http://www.rondomusic.net/al3000prestp90.html

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: Philly Q on July 13, 2007, 02:42:35 PM

You can pick up a PRS SE Soapbar II for less than £300:

http://www.prsguitars.com/sesoapbar2/index.html

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/se-soapbar-ii/10937

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on July 13, 2007, 03:13:40 PM

Quote from: Philly Q

You can pick up a PRS SE Soapbar II for less than £300:

But ... those guitars are rubbish!!

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: Mr Ed on July 13, 2007, 03:27:03 PM

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Quote from: Philly Q

You can pick up a PRS SE Soapbar II for less than £300:

But ... those guitars are rubbish!!

I wouldn't say rubbish, but I'd sooner opt for one of those Agiles for the same money. That godawful PRS wrapover bridge gives me nightmares. *shudder*

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: sgmypod on July 13, 2007, 03:39:57 PM

where can you get agile in the uk

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: LazyNinja on July 13, 2007, 03:49:38 PM

Those PRS SEs have the fattest neck I've ever come across.

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: sambo on July 13, 2007, 06:16:17 PM

Quote from: sgmypod

where can you get agile in the uk

you cant...?

i dont think.

and talking of rubbish- what's going on with that 'Gold'-top? it looks like mucus!!!

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: Blueminerva on July 13, 2007, 08:02:42 PM

I can't find anywhere that sells agile in the UK.... any other suggestions?

The PRS looks okay but I'd prefer something a bit grungier. I had a look at the Yamaha RGX A2 (the weird composite body thing) that claims to have "alnico soapbar" pickups, but from what I've heard they're a bit of a copout. Looks nice though.

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: WezV on July 13, 2007, 08:25:51 PM

i donno, always ben impressed with the quality yamaha manages to achive on even its cheapest guitars - always worth checking out


they just tend to be a bit boring!!

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: badgermark on July 13, 2007, 09:22:52 PM

I loved the first Agile link, I WANT me some of that action. All black les paul with p90's. Gimme.

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on July 13, 2007, 09:24:11 PM

Quote from: badgermark

I loved the first Agile link, I WANT me some of that action. All black les paul with p90's. Gimme.

And the actual weight is 'only' 10 lbs for that guitar! PDT_008

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: everton_fc on July 13, 2007, 09:48:00 PM

Wha about this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120140002644&rd=1&rd=1

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: badgermark on July 13, 2007, 10:01:59 PM

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Quote from: badgermark

I loved the first Agile link, I WANT me some of that action. All black les paul with p90's. Gimme.

And the actual weight is 'only' 10 lbs for that guitar! PDT_008

I take it 10 lbs is heavy then? Bring it on. I love some weight I do. I'm a big lad anyway  :wink:

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: Blueminerva on July 14, 2007, 09:54:34 AM

Quote from: everton_fc

Wha about this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120140002644&rd=1&rd=1

I LIKE this! May have to get in on that...

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: noodleplugerine on July 14, 2007, 12:13:08 PM

Argh!

Why did Agile make their Interceptor Bolt on!

Won't be buying it now :<

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: Ted on July 16, 2007, 10:19:57 PM

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Quote from: Philly Q

You can pick up a PRS SE Soapbar II for less than £300:

But ... those guitars are rubbish!!

Not really. They're damn awesome for the money. Excellent workmaship.

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: Ted on July 16, 2007, 10:21:14 PM

Quote from: LazyNinja

Those PRS SEs have the fattest neck I've ever come across.

Really? A Les Paul 50's neck is fat.  

PRS SE is almost as slim as a Fender neck IMO.

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: badgermark on July 19, 2007, 03:37:49 PM

I've been thinking of a cheap p90 too, but hate the red/yellow gibson double cuts. Any decent cheap p90 equipped guitars out there that look classy?


Really loved that black agile les paul, anyone had experience importing them to the uk?

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: indysmith on July 19, 2007, 03:39:11 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260140244071&rd=1&rd=1

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on July 19, 2007, 03:42:46 PM

Quote from: Ted

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Quote from: Philly Q

You can pick up a PRS SE Soapbar II for less than £300:

But ... those guitars are rubbish!!

Not really. They're damn awesome for the money. Excellent workmaship.

Agree to disagree. PDT_008

Title: Cheap P90 Guitar?
Post by: Ted on July 19, 2007, 04:37:11 PM

Quote from: indysmith

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260140244071&rd=1&rd=1

PRS SE
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRS-Singlecut-Soapbar-Mark-1_W0QQitemZ280134573480QQihZ018QQcategoryZ33045QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

OR and I cannot vouch for this they could be pants or REALLY good, but I've never played one...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squier-Telecaster-custom-II-p90-guitar-New_W0QQitemZ230151712355QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33039QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem