Pickups for lp special

[Ale84]

Thank for the replies. I still have some doubts about the output but i'll buy them anyway. One more question. Which specs (polarity conductor) should i choose? Thanks

[Dave Sloven]

Thank for the replies. I still have some doubts about the output but i'll buy them anyway. One more question. Which specs (polarity conductor) should i choose? Thanks

I would ask BKP about those questions.

RWRP only works when the selector switch is in the middle selection (both pickups).  Not sure if it affects the pickup otherwise.  If you want that you order it on the neck pickup.

I didn't order the third wire for a screen because I wasn't sure what it was.  I figure it is like the 4-conductor wiring on the humbuckers, where the ground is separate from the others.  I found the braided connector refreshingly simple to wire up, but have a think about it.  This is what it says in the FAQ:

What is the difference between braided 2 conductor and 2 conductor + screen options for P90s?

Answer: 2 conductor + screen provides the start and finish of the coil and a separate ground making it easier for series or parallel connections with more than one coil while braided 2 conductor has a single internal conductor and the braided jacket is effectively the other conductor and used as ground.

[Ale84]

I've pleced the order.. Stock polarity and braided 2 hope it's correct for my guitar.

[Dave Sloven]

Try it first with the standard wiring harness.  It should work fine. If (after playing it for a while) you think it should be brighter then look into fitting different pots and/or caps.  It should replace your existing pickups just fine.  You need to be prepared for some hum though (P100s are hum-cancelling).  I've found that a Boss NS-2 helps, as did shielding the cavities in the guitar.

If you have ordered Nantuckets then the issue should be less severe than with my Stockholm, which has a considerably higher output.

[Ale84]

hum it's not a problem because i play through a kemper and it's super quiet..i think my pots are 500 but in case i will replace them with cts or bareknuckle. Thanks for your advices. I will report back when i'll get them. Thanks

[Ale84]

The set arrived. They are fantastic pickups, sound great! I fell in love with p90's so much that i'm considering hb sized for my lp studio or another lp special!

[gwEm]

It depends where you live to a certain extent. If I was in the US, I might be tempted to try the Lollars. I have a mini-HB neck from him and a Firebird bridge, they are both great pickups. If I was based in Europe I would fit the Nantuckets and forget about the Lollars. I consider both brands to be at a similar high level of excellence.

[Kiichi]

The set arrived. They are fantastic pickups, sound great! I fell in love with p90's so much that i'm considering hb sized for my lp studio or another lp special!

Glad to hear that. Look forward to further thoughts on them!

[Ale84]

They're great for vintage tones but take gain really wel. I only wish they were a litlle more powerful/more output like 5 or 10% more. Said that, they are everything you expect from a p90

[Kiichi]

They're great for vintage tones but take gain really wel. I only wish they were a litlle more powerful/more output like 5 or 10% more. Said that, they are everything you expect from a p90

Did you already do the height adjustment?`If not that could get you those last 5-10%.

[Ale84]

Yes i did it but i'm still trying to find the perfect balance between neck, bridge and pole pieces

[Dave Sloven]

A friend of mine had a similar experience with the Emerald bridge pickup.  The clarity of BKPs means less compression which can sometimes equate to less 'push' ... he now uses a clean boost with it (his pedal is the MI Audio Boost 'n' Buff but I suspect others like the MXR/CAE Boost/Linedriver, the TC Electronics Spark Booster, or even an EQ like a Boss GE-7 would also work) and is very happy. Advantage is that he can turn that off, whereas a more compressed pickup like a JB you are stuck with that sound.