I am thinking of building a Warmoth guitar specifically to house a pair of P90's.
I was wondering do you think a Tele body style would suit the sound and mojo of the P90's? Or should I just go with a LP or Double Cut shape?
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks
Loudriver
Shapewise, tele would be fine. My recommendation would be to use all mahogany/rosewood, and a 24.75 conversion neck. It will look like a tele, but sound more Gibson.
I would recommend mahogany or ash. I've got and ash Axis w/P-90s and it sounds really nice- good top end, bassy lows, the P-90s also add snarly mids usually lacking in ash. Mahogany would be the first choice for me though.
I'm building 2 p-90 loaded guitars right now
one Double cutaway with limba back and maple top (for quot;Fattyquot;)
and a Single Cutaway (all mahogany) for (quot;Mr. FJonesquot;)
I'm sure they'll let you know the sonic differences and you an watch the progress at my new website - once I get all the wood in
cheers
My vote is definitely a Tele, especially a semi-hollow Tele with an F hole. As the Warmoth and USA Custom guitars are bolt-on, you won't get a true Gibson vibe with their body styles. If it were me, I'd put a Bigsby on there, too. Tele P-90s = Very Cool
I vote for TC's idea... that sounds like an awesome guitar! Though it won't sound pure gibson because of the neck joint.
I once played a killer fender CS p90 tele that was a mahogany chambered body, mahogany neck, and gibson scale. I'd recommend something like that.
I'm seriously looking at a p90 guitar. I'm thinking either PRS McCarty soapbar or Gibson R6. The wallet is gonna hurt...
Thanks guys,
I'm aware that a Tele won't sound like a Gibson but as long as I get the quot;Flavorquot; of what the P90's bring to the table I'll be happy. That said, I think I will go with a Mahogany Tele Body.
Rock Rock ON!!!
Thanks,
Loudriver
It's hard to make P90s sound bad. I think the suggestions you have here are all pretty good.
I'm so excited, now all I need to do is acquire the funds to make this lil project come to life.
Originally Posted by Hot _GritsI once played a killer fender CS p90 tele that was a mahogany chambered body, mahogany neck, and gibson scale. I'd recommend something like that.They rock, fantastic guitars.
Tele Jr.'s I think they call them.
yeah, that's what i suggested earlier in another post about P90's-mahogany tele's...
never knew that fender made one!
Originally Posted by WattageThey rock, fantastic guitars.
Tele Jr.'s I think they call them.I passed on a Tele Jr. about a year ago and still wish I had gotten it!!!
Originally Posted by TattooedCarrotShapewise, tele would be fine. My recommendation would be to use all mahogany/rosewood, and a 24.75 conversion neck. It will look like a tele, but sound more Gibson.
Be a great combo indeed
Did someone mention P90's?....... *snaps out of it* hehe
I was wondering do you think a Tele body style would suit the sound and mojo of the P90's? Or should I just go with a LP or Double Cut shape?
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks
Loudriver
Shapewise, tele would be fine. My recommendation would be to use all mahogany/rosewood, and a 24.75 conversion neck. It will look like a tele, but sound more Gibson.
I would recommend mahogany or ash. I've got and ash Axis w/P-90s and it sounds really nice- good top end, bassy lows, the P-90s also add snarly mids usually lacking in ash. Mahogany would be the first choice for me though.
I'm building 2 p-90 loaded guitars right now
one Double cutaway with limba back and maple top (for quot;Fattyquot;)
and a Single Cutaway (all mahogany) for (quot;Mr. FJonesquot;)
I'm sure they'll let you know the sonic differences and you an watch the progress at my new website - once I get all the wood in
cheers
My vote is definitely a Tele, especially a semi-hollow Tele with an F hole. As the Warmoth and USA Custom guitars are bolt-on, you won't get a true Gibson vibe with their body styles. If it were me, I'd put a Bigsby on there, too. Tele P-90s = Very Cool
I vote for TC's idea... that sounds like an awesome guitar! Though it won't sound pure gibson because of the neck joint.
I once played a killer fender CS p90 tele that was a mahogany chambered body, mahogany neck, and gibson scale. I'd recommend something like that.
I'm seriously looking at a p90 guitar. I'm thinking either PRS McCarty soapbar or Gibson R6. The wallet is gonna hurt...
Thanks guys,
I'm aware that a Tele won't sound like a Gibson but as long as I get the quot;Flavorquot; of what the P90's bring to the table I'll be happy. That said, I think I will go with a Mahogany Tele Body.
Rock Rock ON!!!
Thanks,
Loudriver
It's hard to make P90s sound bad. I think the suggestions you have here are all pretty good.
I'm so excited, now all I need to do is acquire the funds to make this lil project come to life.
Originally Posted by Hot _GritsI once played a killer fender CS p90 tele that was a mahogany chambered body, mahogany neck, and gibson scale. I'd recommend something like that.They rock, fantastic guitars.
Tele Jr.'s I think they call them.
yeah, that's what i suggested earlier in another post about P90's-mahogany tele's...
never knew that fender made one!
Originally Posted by WattageThey rock, fantastic guitars.
Tele Jr.'s I think they call them.I passed on a Tele Jr. about a year ago and still wish I had gotten it!!!
Originally Posted by TattooedCarrotShapewise, tele would be fine. My recommendation would be to use all mahogany/rosewood, and a 24.75 conversion neck. It will look like a tele, but sound more Gibson.
Be a great combo indeed
Did someone mention P90's?....... *snaps out of it* hehe
