Good cheap P-90 Electric

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Originally Posted by lukybob2

Perhaps the Epiphone wildcat?

I've liked that one since they came out! Too many epiphone models to choose from!

Brings up the issue of Dog Ear vs more "solid mount". I definitely prefer the dog ear.

However, if one can swing $600 to $800, one can find (with some patience) an early 90's Hamer special. Do it if you can.

[pbla4024]

Originally Posted by Neil Gardiner

So I have an American Telecaster and a hollow body double him bucker guitar that I made myself.

Now I am thinking about a good cheap electric with P-90's.

Not looking to spend tons as I don't play a lot of electric. This would be for recording use only.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
N

Does Squier vintage modified telecaster special count?
Or Squier vintage modified tele custom II?

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Originally Posted by pbla4024

Does Squier vintage modified telecaster special count?
Or Squier vintage modified tele custom II?

I love the squire with Filter-tron-alikes! I'd have to get that before a P-90 squire!

[rbachman]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

I was just playing it last night. It just has a different sound of its own, no? I've also polished mine up a bit to give it more of a gloss. Nothing like a regular gloss finish but it glows a little more.

Bob

Haven't played mine in a while, since I got my Casino

How did you gloss it up?

[rokdog49]

Originally Posted by pbla4024

Does Squier vintage modified telecaster special count?
Or Squier vintage modified tele custom II?

Yes....I've got the Squier and I love it!

[mikealpine]

Not sure what "cheap" is, but here's a nice, used PRS SE. No affiliation, just pulled up a search and found it.

https://reverb.com/item/1479427-paul...soapbar-ii-red

[Golffishny]

Have you looked at Gibson Melody Makers? 2003-2006 had a single, bridge P90 and a TOM Bridge. They are lighter than a Les Paul, I think about 1 3/4 inches thick and have pretty good pickup and electronics. Very playable and clean up nicely. Check Reverb, can generally be had for $300 to $600. I had one for $325 and traded it away, then missed it. Got another for $250, TV yellow with some metal band autographs on it, to be painted this summer. 2014 had a 2 P90 pickup version with a wrap around bridge. Good luck with your search.

[T Wescott]

Agile http://www.rondomusic.com/harm1semifg1.html http://www.rondomusic.com/product5892.html http://www.rondomusic.com/al3010secrgoldp90.html

[Ralph124C41]

If you don't want to spend much ... and also at Rondo ... check out some of the Liquid offset models. I got one on sale for $109. They also have or had some neat 3-pickup models for $139 and $149. Very distinctive with those trio of P90s. Plus the Liquid body shape is also an eye-turner.

[rrgguitarman]

Originally Posted by lukybob2

Perhaps the Epiphone wildcat?

+1
I pulled out mine today and had a great time. The cleans sound is very sweet, crank the amp and well, very nice. Oh, and no hum.
I used to own a Godin LG with Seymour Duncan P90s that put out a fantastic sound, but the hum was something that I never got used to.

[Bob Womack]

Originally Posted by rbachman

Haven't played mine in a while, since I got my Casino

How did you gloss it up?

I buffed it with Meguiars Scratch-X 2.0. It just brightened things up a tad.

Bob

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

I buffed it with Meguiars Scratch-X 2.0. It just brightened things up a tad...

Thanks for the tip - might try it on my goldie to give it more of an under-the-bed '56 vibe...

[guitartoday]

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