P-90 guitar advice.....

[nsriley]

I have P-90 guitar GAS and am looking to spend anywhere from $500-$850 on one. Here is what I am curious about....but not all are in stores near me...so I most likely would be ordering online...

Gibson Les Paul Jr. - $649
Gibson SG Classic - $850
Godin LG-P90 - $599
PRS Soapbar II - $499

So any opinions on these or other suggestions?

Thanks,
-Nate

 

[cnardone]

get the PRS and drop in a pair of Harmonic Design VP-90s.

 

[onemind]

If you can find a used Music Man Axis or Axis Sport with p90s that would be my strong recommendation, I have two, and they are among my favorite guitars.

Steve

 

[cvansickle]

Since you are ordering online, I would say skip the Gibsons. At that price point, quality control is suspect from this company. I would only buy a Gibson if I could try it our first thoroughly.

The Godin LG with P90s, now there is a fine guitar at a bargain price. Bang for your buck maximized. I think that's what my next guitar will be. However, I don't think Godin sells through mail order/online.

 

[nsriley]

Originally posted by cvansickle
Since you are ordering online, I would say skip the Gibsons. At that price point, quality control is suspect from this company. I would only buy a Gibson if I could try it our first thoroughly.

The Godin LG with P90s, now there is a fine guitar at a bargain price. Bang for your buck maximized. I think that's what my next guitar will be. However, I don't think Godin sells through mail order/online.

I am agreeing there. Actually MF sells them and had them in stock! I am real close to pulling the trigger.......

-Peace
-Nate

 

[hemlock]

Reverend Slingshot is an excellent guitar. A little different P90 sound, too.

 

[SouthernShred]

I say save your pennies and get a Hamer Korina Junior...www.hamerfanclub.com

You can thank me later Nate

Also, search for a used Hamer Special...no joke man, you can't go wrong.

 

[cvansickle]

I forgot about the Reverend Slingshot! I played one of these at the Dallas Guitar Show and was really impressed. Just not crazy about the cosmetics....

 

[hemlock]

Originally posted by cvansickle
I forgot about the Reverend Slingshot! I played one of these at the Dallas Guitar Show and was really impressed. Just not crazy about the cosmetics....

Even with the sandblasted palm tree??

Actually, the only thing I didn't like aboout mine at first was no arm contour. I've gotten used to that, though. Now, I'm starting to think about another Rev or two.

 

[bluedean]

I just got a Gibson SG Classic from MF. It is absolutely gorgeous (wood/stain plus neck binding) and very resonant.

 

[empty71]

Look no further. The ultimate P-90 guitar under $900.

 

[Reeek]

Agile AL-3000 or AL-3500 with the alnico V P90 soapbars The $369.95 you spend on an AL-3000 is a super bargain!

 

[JES1680]

+1 for Hamer. The artist Korina with P90's is a wonderfull guitar.
You needn't worry abut buying one sight unplayed as Hamers are much more consistant than Gibson.

 

[frank52]

been using p-90 guitars for over 30 years. the best are gibson les paul jr. the les paul special. 56 goldtop. hammer special. i am a die-hard gibson man and i don't see any new guitars with p-90s that are as good as the gibsons. the new jrs and their cousins are a bargin. there is no substitute for the real thing. i have had enough of the gibson bashing. admit it guys they are still the best. i will say that for 229 bucks the agile is a serious contender in the current p-90 game.

 

[Antero]

Reverend Slingshots sound awesome, and have that cool retro thing going on.

 

[daddyo]

Try a Godin LG P90

 

[nsriley]

Thanks for all the advice! I actually just did a trade deal with a fellow forumite for a 1990 Gibson Les Paul Special DC in cherry red! Has SD Antiquities plus the original pups in case and 336 witch hat knobs and the originals thrown in! I am psyched!

-Peace
-Nate

 

[KoaFreak]

If you can find one for a halfway decent price on evilbay, the Hamer USA Special is killer.

 

[Tone Disciple]

Your Gibson trade deal sounds like a winner!