P90 advice

[Findthetone]

I just picked up aTraditional Pro P90 and am working on getting things set up to my liking. I am new to the P90 game but it seems the stock pickups (the ones with taps) are a little too compressed and not open enough. I definitely want that aggressive P90 growl and play mid-gain rock or blues based rock on the guitar. I'm thinking of starting with a pot/cap change first. Or should I try different magnets or different pickups all together?

 

[River]

Compared to what? What are you used to?

 

[Findthetone]

Compared to what? What are you used to?

Comparing it to a few Lp spc Ive played and P90 sound clips.

 

[nicolasrivera]

When I think P90's I think of Costello's tone!

 

[JoBeans]

I would recommend upgrading your pots and caps before you make pickup changes; a better harness will open things up a bit.

 

[Findthetone]

I would recommend upgrading your pots and caps before you make pickup changes; a better harness will open things up a bit.

That's what I was thinking. My other Lps all have RS kits and I'm very pleased. Then again they're all Humbuckers, aftermarket at that. I never have like Gibson Humbuckers but I hear great things about the P90s.

What's the best value pots and caps for P90s? I'll probably retain the tapping capability so I'll need good push/pull pots. Not sure if CTS makes them but the tone will be CTS.

 

[JoBeans]

Check with jonesyblues custom shop in the vendor classifieds, this is his area of expertise; he can get you the right push-pull pots for your application.

 

[dmraco]

if you go with new PUs...I would go WOLFETONE Meaner...AWESOME!!!

I have in combo with a Sprague BB combo from tundratone.

 

[Wraptail]

I would recommend upgrading your pots and caps before you make pickup changes; a better harness will open things up a bit.

Measure your caps to see where they're at so you have a baseline if you swap, same with caps. Makes it easier to not chase one's tail so much

 

[Findthetone]

Measure your caps to see where they're at so you have a baseline if you swap, same with caps. Makes it easier to not chase one's tail so much

Good tip! I've got a few lying around ranging from .15 to .47 so I have plenty of ground covered. My new push/pull pots should be here tomorrow so we'll see how it goes.