Indonesian Hamer Gold Top P90

[bigolsparky]

I bought one of these new and I loved the guitar but I hated the P-90s (noise). The only way P90s are quiet is in the middle position with both neck and bridge active. The guitar itself is solid. A chunk of mahogany. Great sustain, action and a good feeling neck. But... I hated the P-90s. So I bought a set of lace Alumitone 90s to replace the Hamer 90s. They are perfect. I can sit the guitar on a stand with the amp in full distortion mode and you hear nothing. I strongly recommend these pickups for anyone building an extra guitar or anyone that has P90s on an existing axe but hates the noise.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14556039@N05/5406728938/

[markD]

that looks really cool!

[DonP]

Ok, I'll rip those nasty P90's out of my 56 Les Paul and 63 SG Special and get some of these. Thanks for the tip!

[bigolsparky]

Great idea!! I used to have a 50s Les Paul Jr. with a P90. I would still have it if they made these pickups in the 80s. It was a real turd.

[VitaminG]

those look sharp!

[toejam]

those look sharp!

Indeed! Hamer makes some very nice guitars, USA and import.

[bigolsparky]

I am going to change the bridge, tailpiece, and switch to gold next. Any suggestions? I am looking at Gotoh on Warmoth. Seems to be the best deal. I have been playing and trying to figure out what these pickups sound like in all areas. If you are looking for a P-90 sound with no noise, this is NOT your pickup. They really sound nothing like P-90s to me. Fortunately, I was not looking for that, so I really like them so far. They sound great distorted and are not muddy at all. Even with ridiculous distortion you hear every string. Maybe the cleanest pickup I have ever heard, and for some of your tastes, perhaps a little devoid of character, particularly when played clean. I have been able to compensate with my amp and the no noise thing is huge for me. The only noise you hear is when strings are vibrating.

[bigolsparky]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14556039@N05/5449460477/

[asix]

what about gold strings?

[bigolsparky]

Don't think for a second I haven't thought of that. I can't find any. if anyone knows where to buy some...

[asix]

Don't think for a second I haven't thought of that. I can't find any. if anyone knows where to buy some...

I looked to see if they were avalable before posting

http://www.highlystrung.co.uk/acatalog/Optima_Gold_Electric_Guitar_Strings.html

[bigolsparky]

I ordered them.

http://www.juststrings.com/opt-eg2028rl.html

[straycat]

What is the big deal with the colored strings? I guess if you are 12 they might look OK.

[bigolsparky]

I am 48, I have been told I act like a twelve year old though. I take it as a compliment.

[asix]

I ordered them.
http://www.juststrings.com/opt-eg2028rl.html

amazing im going to get a set for my rg 470