JustinLev12 Posted December 11, 2017 Posted December 11, 2017 I'm strongly considering swapping out my PAF humbuckers for a P90 pickup. I want to do this without having to make any modifications to the guitar so that means going for a Humbucker sized P90. My two choices are between the Phat Cat's by Seymour Duncan or the Bluesbuckers by Dimarzio. Does anyone have experience with either of these two pickups?
Polo Posted December 11, 2017 Posted December 11, 2017 I consider the Seymour Duncan Phat cats in my H-357 to be some of the finest P90 pups I've played. They have a mid-range snarl that is absolutely magic for that old timey rock and roll....Dial it back even just a little bit and you can pretty much play any style you'd like.
Gitfiddler Posted December 11, 2017 Posted December 11, 2017 Another Phat Cat advocate. My 535 came with them and sounded good. I wanted a more PAF tone, so I swapped in a set of Seths. Ironically, I pulled out the Seth in my G&L Bluesboy and dropped in a Phat Cat and the guitar came alive!! Well, not really alive, but the balance between the single coil MFD in the bridge and Phat Cat was perfect for my style of playing. Another candidate is the Fralin P92. I've not tried them, but read great reviews by those who have.
tulk1 Posted December 11, 2017 Posted December 11, 2017 Phat Cats in my custom Prospect. Got them after hearing Yoslate's H150 with them. Never looked back.
Stringman Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 I have had Phat Cats in a semi hollow guitar and they were superb. Should never have sold that guitar. Miss the mid-range. Have not tried any others as I am a real fan of SD pickups in general. (Case in point: The H-576 in my picture has SD '59's installed.) Best of luck with your decision.
yoslate Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 Had Phat Cats in a 576. Nothing that box couldn't do...with authority!
DetroitBlues Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 Wolftone is coming out with some nifty P90 in a humbucker route too...
Millennium Maestro Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Stringman said: I have had Phat Cats in a semi hollow guitar and they were superb. Should never have sold that guitar. Miss the mid-range. Have not tried any others as I am a real fan of SD pickups in general. (Case in point: The H-576 in my picture has SD '59's installed.) Best of luck with your decision. I will completely get behind this statement. If visual is important another nice option is Lollar humucker fit p90 like in this custom order, with lollar you have some extra options.https://www.gbase.com/gear/heritage-guitars-millennium-standard-ultra-neptune-blue
Millennium Maestro Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 another option: The failing competitor's p94
jacques Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Just installed the Phat Cats in my H150. I decided the SD 59's deserved some rest after 13 years of good service. I thought I could use a bit more dirt and boy did I get some! Especially the bridge pickup sounds quite fierce driven through a Fulltone Full Drive 2 or Ibanez Tube Screamer. I feared I would maybe lose some of the Clapton-Bluesbreaker sound that I like, but the Phat Cats don't disappoint in that respect. Clean sounds are clear as could be expected but not in the least unpleasant. I am looking forward to playing the guitar with my bands to hear what the Cats can do amidst all the other frequencies.
Kuz Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 On 12/11/2017 at 3:38 PM, tulk1 said: Phat Cats in my custom Prospect. Got them after hearing Yoslate's H150 with them. Never looked back. Yes, that 150 of Rob's may have been the finest sounding guitar I EVER heard. I kind of wish I made an offer when he was selling it. Now some guy in Vegas buggered it all up with some "Tron-inspired" tailpiece...
tulk1 Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Kuz said: Yes, that 150 of Rob's may have been the finest sounding guitar I EVER heard. I kind of wish I made an offer when he was selling it. Now some guy in Vegas buggered it all up with some "Tron-inspired" tailpiece... Them Vegas Guy(s). Dang it!!!
High Flying Bird Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 I replaced a set of HRWs with Phat Cats in my 535. I am glad I did.
High Flying Bird Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 Justin, if you look at my icon above it you will see, First Father's Medal. The First Father's Medal was created by one of the moderators because I bought my daughter a used 1993 H-137 for Christmas. I was the first on the forum to pass the Heritage down to their children. When I went to pick it up at the Guitar Sphincter the pickups were installed physically but not electrically. I ordered a set of Phat Cats for her guitar and installed them myself. This old guitar can wail!
Gitfiddler Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 Ron, Lydia is a very lucky girl to have a #1 Dad like you. And you still #1 photographer. Love that shot of the amber knobs!
Millennium Maestro Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 16 hours ago, Kuz said: Yes, that 150 of Rob's may have been the finest sounding guitar I EVER heard. I kind of wish I made an offer when he was selling it. Now some guy in Vegas buggered it all up with some "Tron-inspired" tailpiece... HAHAHAHAHAHA..... I THINK I MAY JUST HAVE A NEW NICKNAME FOR HER!
holyroller Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 another option: The failing competitor's p94 Oh my that purple is outstanding !!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Guitarbean Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 The Lollars Holy crap...who owns this?DIBS!
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