Grand Rapids, MI (October 23, 2014) -- The ThroBak PRO-90, humbucker sized P-90, preserves the construction, materials, and growl of a vintage P-90 pickup by using ThroBak’s proprietary Vintage Core specifications. Electric … Hi folks! $1200 Shipped I've tried and owned several Throbak pups, including the new P90's. This is a pre-owned ThroBak '55/'56-SB Bridge pickup in mint condition. The ThroBak … The Throbak has my interest, but is it THAT much better for twice the price? Because of the designs, the Lollar can be a bit more manageable at high volumes and gain levels, though, when it comes to feedback. When they took a P90 guitar and modified it with a unique trestle brace design, ThroBak Dog Ear P90s, and trapeze tailpiece, they created the Collings I-30 LC. Click to learn about Vintage Choice™ strings. Anybody ever make any direct comparisons? The dynamics and tone just opened up. A little video demo. Replies: 1 Views: 6,742; Rating0 / 5; Last Post By. I've tried all 3 winders. Sounds good in that video. These are 100% brand new, never installed or soldered. Make an Offer. Lots if info about the work that went into what I think is … The T-'59 MXV ThroBak Telecaster pickup set reproduces the added power and punch of '59 era Telecaster pickup with the 7.3k bridge and 7.3k neck pickups. Aug 14, 2013 #2 You'd be fine with either one. B. The longer Illinois Made A5 … Bill from Electric City Pickups recommended a Alnico II EP90-50s pickup winded to 8.2k. Humbucker sized P90 pickups by ThroBak. The Throbak guy has spent a bunch of $ on replicating historic details and that's reflected in his price. ThroBak Maximum Vintage P90 pickups and humbucker sized P90 pickups reproduce the best tones of the Golden era of Gibson guitars in dog ear, soap bar and humbucker sizes. Throbak SLE-101 Plus Wizz Premium PAF Fralin Pure PAF Duncan Antiquities Bare Knuckle Mules Lollar Imperial Wolfetone Dr. Vintage OX4 Carter Wind Suhr Thornbuckers Gibson Custom Buckers There are also some extras. Shipped From . With all that said, the price difference with the Throbak pickups is in the R&D, materials, etc. I play rock - not too distorted or driven. 100% vintage specifications through and through. ThroBak ER-Custom P.A.F. Wolfe … Okay, these have been a long time in coming but it was worth getting right IMHO. ~Joe. Quick Responder. ThroBak Dog Ear P90 Guitar … 616-734-8977 P.A.F. I'm very curious - I have a great R7 Junior and am looking for a great dog ear P90 for it. The ones I've tried. Do you hide guitars from service workers? and shootout between vintage 1959 Gibson PAF vs. 2008 ThroBak SLE-101 LTD. PAF clones. The pickup reads 9.0k. The winder was removed from Gibson before the company moved production to Nashville by none other than Les Paul himself. Well done. 616-734-8977 P.A.F. Oct 9, 2017 - Explore ThroBak's board "ThroBak Vintage Repro P90 Guitar Pickups" on Pinterest. Sign up for the ThroBak newsletter and get the latest product information. - ThroBak 50's style wiring harness with Bumble Bee capacitors and 500K pots. • ThroBak Exclusive reproduction P90 … Quick Shipper. Bellingham, WA, United States. :Neck 7.6K (long A3), Bridge 8.2K (long A4) or A5 rod magnets You asked for it and we did it! The unoriented A5 has the crunch of A2 plus the added mid projection of A5. Throbak is definitely shooting for more of the true vintage design and tone, a bit more microphonic and nuanced than the Lollars, and they have a lot of character. ThroBak Maximum Vintage P90 pickups and humbucker sized P90 pickups reproduce the best tones of the Golden era of Gibson guitars in dog ear, soap bar and humbucker sizes. See more ideas about electric guitar parts, guitar parts, guitar. Humbucker Sized P90 with Vintage Tone! Different construction. - Weight is 7lbs 8ozs This is a beautiful looking and awesome sounding P90 … - Includes Premium Gibson Softshell Case! One-Owner, 2019 Collings 290 in Excellent "+" Condition with Collings Logo Ameritage Hard Case (yes it is the original case). I don't know exactly, always heard that it's built more similair to a jazzmaster pickup. jbd3 Please Don't Sell Me Any More Gear. This is the Red 56 refin and being played through my princeton reverb. Lollar makes P90s in a Jazzmaster size, and I’ve had him wind a JM pickup into a P90 size pickup, but I’ve never heard that his P90s aren’t true P90s? My .02 - I've not played Throbak's, but both are great pickups. Which pedals were instant keepers for you, no drama, no doubts? This is a beautiful looking and awesome sounding P90 guitar! $1200 Shipped and price is Firm. In the past, I've had good results with both Wolfetone and Lollar. Comes complete with unsigned warranty card and Throbak … I've had Gibson, Wolfetone, BKP and Throbak P90s, but on different guitars so can not directly compare one to the other. ThroBak Special-SB P90 Guitar Pickup Reproductions. So, let's get in the ring... W. wrc73 Senior Member . - Includes Premium Gibson Softshell Case! You must log in or register to reply here. ThroBak '55/'56-SB P90 pickups are accurate reproductions of the best P90 pickup of the Golden era of vintage guitars and vintage P90's. I have Lollars in one LP, ThroBaks in another, curious about the OX4s now as they sound great in the few demos I have seen. Here is a link to the playlists if you are interested. The entire assembly is USA made for ThroBak … Dang these noisy little pickups can make some great sounds! - Bone nut professionally installed by my local luthier. Mint. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. MADE IN USA• P-90 clone styrene bobbins tooled and molded in the USA to vintage specs. I've also swapped the pickups between same guitars. First of all, I know a lot of people hate the BFG. I happen to love his humbuckers. - Weight is 7lbs 8ozs This is a beautiful looking and awesome sounding P90 guitar! Hear ThroBak Pro-90 HB pickups and learn the vintage details that go into their construction. $215 street throbak… Replies: 1 Views: 6,742; Rating0 / 5; Last Post By. Jon from Throbak suggested a Alnico IV P90 winded to 8.8k. Until now i was making my own baseplates and bobbins and i am more happy with this now Hear ThroBak Pro-90 HB pickups and learn the vintage details … A humbucker with a direct link to the Golden Era of PAF pickup production! He told me that ThroBak P90's sound like the best vintage P90… - Includes Premium Gibson Softshell Case! JP'59. That is fine, I personally think it is great. I'm not knocking Throbak, heck I have them in four guitars, it's just that pickup is not the best match for that particular guitar and anyone who thinks there is a magical pickup that is best suited for every guitar is sadly mistaken. For what it's worth, around 8.5k seems to work well for me for rocking blues thru a Marshall. Started by jwalker, 07-27-13 08:25 PM. - true 50s vintage style bridge P90 - very raw - really rocking - growling - open - very woody - very percussive - super sweet singing highs when played overdriven - twangy - good bottom - relatively powerful, thick, throaty tone Jon from Throbak suggested a Alnico IV P90 … Choose from 3 custom outputs. Thanks for taking the time to get these right. They are nicely balanced for that setup and feel great! This week we're taking a look at the Godin LG P90 guitar which was selected during the NYE Live Stream. … Listing Ended. • P90 bobbins wound on same Geo Stevens vintage design winder with custom traverse and tensioning system as used to wind P90's in the 50's at the Parson's Street Kalamazoo plant. For your consideration is a Throbak p90 aged dogear pickup and Throbak wiring harness. Both are top notch winders that will get you what you want. Under a … wiring harness when you change pickups. - ThroBak Pro-90 HB P90 Guitar Pickups! Minty studio kept 2019 Collings 290 with factory ThroBak P90 upgrade. … They are probably best known for their PAF's but they also make P-90's and Strat Pickups. Started by jwalker, 06-25-13 … Upgrade to a ThroBak 50's spec. Wolfetone's have more lows & highs to my ears, not as rich of a midrange. JavaScript is disabled. Especially one that can't be recreated with adjustments to the current pickups. Grand Rapids, MI (May 2, 2016) -- Introducing the ThroBak KZ-115 P.A.F. If you watch the listing, we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Review. ThroBak's newest pickup, the Pro-90, a humbucker sized P-90, is now available for sale.The Pro-90 preserves the construction, materials, and growl of a vintage P-90 pickup by using ThroBak’s proprietary Vintage Core™ specifications. ThroBak … I just had a deal fall through where I was about to purchase a Throbak p90 to replace the p100 in my SG jr. This model has the coveted THROBAK P90 pickups! The ThroBak PRO-90 brings a new level of authentic tone and feel to players seeking 50’s P-90 growl making these the best humbucker sized P90 in their class. humbucker reproduction. Go to the web site and check them out. In my LP with a Fender style amp, I prefer the Throbak 101+. See more ideas about guitar pickups, p90, p90 pickup. Message Seller. Okay, these have been a long time in coming but it was worth getting right IMHO. These are 100% brand new, never installed or soldered. $129 street fralinpickups.com GUITAR FETISH Dream 90 These P-90s are reported to provide fat, warm-yet-crunchy body, and can offer full humbucking performance … Well done. I purchased these from Throbak … MADE IN THE USA throbak.info@throbak.com Tel. Made in USA. Review. There is a small masterfully repaired finish ding by the treble saddle adjustment wheel. I can't wait to get a guitar to put them into. Lots if info about the work that went into what I think is the most accurate P-90 reproduction ever. Righteous Sound RAF, Lollar Imperial Low Wind thrown in the mix. JP'59. 2016. They both look incredible; however, I … The Throbaks are worth it to me because they get closer to the vintage p90's I've heard and that's what I wanted - which was a very rich midrange. There is a small … Vintage … $3,150 + $150 Shipping. Payment & … My R7BB has Wolfetone Legends and it's also the brightest / closest to a Tele sound of all my guitars. Actually, looking back, I managed to fix the issue, or at least so I thought until something better came along; the ThroBak DT-102. This model has the coveted THROBAK P90 pickups! One-Owner, 2019 Collings 290 in Excellent "+" Condition with Collings Logo Ameritage Hard Case (yes it is the original case). ThroBak Pro-90 humbucker sized P-90 Guitar Pickups Specs. 100% USA made. ThroBak Electronics; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Dang these noisy little pickups can make some great sounds! John's Gear Garage. Pickups > > Tele Pickups Strat Pickups P-90 Pickups Pedals Strings Parts & Gear Info > Pickup Buyer's Guide. Finally a humbucker sized that preserves the TONE and FEEL of a vintage P-90. :3zone :3zone :3zone I wasn't expecting the bone and … It looks like one, but the insides aren't how p90's are built. In the past, I've had good results with both Wolfetone and Lollar. 36. Thanks for taking the time to get these right. The perfect upgrade for any single pickup LP Junior style guitar. I got Don Mare to rewind my P90 and it sounds fantastic. :3zone :3zone :3zone I wasn't expecting the bone and cream variants though. 20+ Joined Reverb. When they took a P90 guitar and modified it with a unique trestle brace design, ThroBak Dog Ear P90s, and trapeze tailpiece, they created the Collings I-30 LC. Made in USA. Yep, Jon aka throbak is making amazing amazing parts and i am using his parts for my p90 and i think we are all blessed he is offering them on his website. Thanx Jon for … Humbucker sized P90 pickups by ThroBak. P90 - DE MXV P90 Guitar Pickups (Dog Ear bridge reproduction pickup). The Throbak has my … Preferred Seller. But it sounds great. I'm very curious - I have a great R7 Junior and am looking for a great dog ear P90 for it. Maximum Vintage P90 Reproduction Specs. Deke Dickerson plays the new ThroBak Pro-90, bucker sized P-90, through a vintage EchoSonic amp in the ThroBak Player's Lounge. If it's a certain sound you're after you either need to churn through a bunch of pickups (and as many have mentioned, the SD Antiquities should probably be on your list before springing for Throbaks) or you need to talk to someone who can make what you need. They seem to be considered some of the best humbuckers, so I am wondering if their P90s are as great. The pickup coils of the ThroBak KZ-115 are wound on a pickup (Stevens) coil winder that was first used for winding PAF humbuckers and P90 … This is a case of leave well enough alone IMO. I've also swapped the pickups between same guitars. Sales. The ThroBak … - ThroBak 50's style wiring harness with Bumble Bee capacitors and 500K pots. Comes complete with unsigned warranty card and Throbak ID Card. Wolfetone and Lollar wind really good pickups as well. Minty studio kept 2019 Collings 290 with factory ThroBak P90 upgrade. ThroBak Pro-90, humbucker sized P90 pickups, played by Deke Dickerson. I have NOT tried the Throbaks, but as has been said, $220 is more than $100 but it's not a house mortgage either. Ideal for modern and heavier classic P-90 guitar tones. Go to the web site and check them out. I am totally amazed how well these pickups sound after a few months of break in. No trades at the moment. But how great? I purchased these from Throbak but never got the project together that I was going to use them for. These pickups have downright … Website - www.throbak.com Throbak makes some of the best pickups around. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. THROBAK Pro-90 For those chasing authentic tone, these pickups duplicate the construction, materials, and growl of a vintage ’50s-era P-90 by using the company’s proprietary Vintage Core specifications. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles 07-28-13, 12:39 PM. and shootout between vintage 1959 Gibson PAF vs. 2008 ThroBak SLE-101 LTD. PAF clones. I can imagine this is what people in the 50's experienced. Fat, punchy, lower mid chunk, blues, classic … Never gigged on with low hrs of use, kept in smoke free home studio. The chambered body doesn't sound like other les pauls. Jon, Excellent work! High impact Styrene insures all the good properties of vintage styrene but with improved durability. Great playing! In the end, I'd say if you're chasing that true vintage tone in an I-30, you … I prefer Throbak but not because they … • P90 clone styrene bobbins tooled and molded in the USA to vintage specs. After replacing a Bareknuckle Mule with a stock pickup out of a far-east guitar that probably cost peanuts to produce, I've realized that things like boutique, and big price tags are really more about consistency than quality. ThroBak P90-DE dog ear P90 pickup reproduces every nuance of the vintage P90 pickup with 100% accurate parts. Jon has tried to spec materials as close to the originals as possible. Completely new and fresh for the modern player, this guitar has a lightness and responsiveness that has such acoustical energy and electric spunk that it is perfect for any style - and the playability and tone is mind-blowing. Humbucker Guitar Pickups ER-Custom vintage PAF humbucker pickup repros in a vintage ES-335 (short A5). I know this has been discussed but can you lend your opinion on which p90 I should look into? But how great? No trades at the moment. They make … The website says ' The SLE-101 Plus Limited has the same winder configuration as the SLE-101 Limited but with ThroBak custom cast unoriented A5 magnets and extra winds for more mid dominant power and bite. Since you still have the same acoustic chassis to put the pickups in, I doubt you'll notice any appreciable difference. You ... ThroBak ER-Custom P.A.F. He said as a repairman in Nashville he had done work on a lot of vintage guitars as there was a lot of great gear in town and that his ideal tonal standard was vintage gear. … P90 – Humbucker Boasting clear lows, thick mids, and percussive highs, this vintage-voiced P-90 was designed for versatility, clarity, and snarly midrange, and is available in a number of finishes. ThroBak Special-SB P90 Guitar Pickup ReproductionsNeck 7.8K Bridge 8.8K, Long A4Made in USAColor: Black View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles 07-28-13, 12:39 PM. Body shape: Single cutaway The Lollar's were brighter, and a little sterile sounding. Ive also owned Lollar, Wolfetone, and several others. For your consideration is a Throbak p90 aged dogear pickup and Throbak wiring harness. From smoke free environment. A little video demo. Started by jwalker, 07-27-13 08:25 PM. MADE IN THE USA throbak.info@throbak.com Tel. … So I decided I … I can't wait to get a guitar to put them into. The Throbaks are worth it to me because they get closer to the vintage p90's I've heard and that's what I wanted - … Gold Supporting … Thanks Deke! Never gigged on with low hrs of use, kept in smoke free home studio. Jon Gundry of ThroBak E... youtube.com . This is the reason for his prices. Collings Aged 290 2018 Pelham Blue Throbak P-90's. ThroBak Custom Shop Pickups! The pickup coils of the ThroBak KZ-115 are wound on a pickup (Stevens) coil winder that was first used for winding PAF humbuckers and P90 pickups at Gibson’s Kalamazoo factory in the 1950’s. Jon, Excellent work! Click to learn more. Yep, Jon aka throbak is making amazing amazing parts and i am using his parts for my p90 and i think we are all blessed he is offering them on his website. - ThroBak 50's style wiring harness with Bumble Bee capacitors and 500K pots. Oct 10, 2017 - Explore ThroBak's board "ThroBak Electric Guitar Parts & Gear" on Pinterest. Thanx Jon for baseplates and bobbins i will be your regular customer, my friend you are amazing! Great pickups but not like the vintage p90 … Only thing I like better than Wolfetone Mean/Meaner is the Thorn GT90s. Curiosity finally got the best of me and I pulled the trigger and ordered a. I have the wolfetone mean/meaner in a R4 and Throbak 55/56 in my 56 replica. I have the wolfetone mean/meaner in a R4 and Throbak 55/56 in my 56 replica. ThroBak purchased the winder at the Les Paul auction at … ThroBak ER-Custom P.A.F. The Custom/Special set pairs a low output neck pickup with a higher output bridge to provide classic clear P90 neck pickup tones with higher vintage output P90 bridge tones for classic P90 grind. - Bone nut professionally installed by my local luthier. They don't sound like real p90s at all either, much softer, you don't get the sweet bluntness that a p90 usually offers. Specifications Body. In a Marshall amp, I preferred the Wolfetone Marshallhead MKII. Pickups > > Tele Pickups ... Write Review … Joined Jan 14, 2010 Messages 1,720 Reaction score 1,430. - Bone nut professionally installed by my local luthier. Completely new and fresh for … Watch.