P-90 to mini HB conversion, anyone done it?

[tbonesullivan]

So, one thing I have always wanted in my collection is a mini-hb equipped guitar. However, they are slim pickings for them, and you rarely see them except for firebird clones and similar guitars. But, I remember hearing that with the mounting ring style used on the LP deluxe models, they fit into the same size route. and, there are a lot more P-90 equipped guitars on the market than there are mini-hb guitars.

 

So, has anyone replaced their P-90s with mini hbs or vicea versa?

[peteraltongreen]

Hi T Bone.

I have 2 electric guitars with mini humbukers.Both are U.S.made Epiphones,made at the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo,now the Heritage unit. I have a 'Sorrento' model,which is a thin archtop,and a 'Wilshire' model,which is a Stratty type solid.With the mini humbuckers I have found there is less bass through your amp,so if you're jazzing,turn up the bass frequency a little.If you're rockin',they are not quiet as distinctive as,say a Fender single coil.There is also slightly more treble than a standard humbucker.However,they do sound great,and slightly different,and if it's good enough for Johnny Smith ! !

[peteraltongreen]

Hi Again,T.Bone.

Just been in the vault & brought out the 1964 Epi Wilshire,with Mini Humbuckers.I also fitted a 'Lestrem' to this,by Dusenberg of Germany. I don't know if you can get these in the states,but the work like a Bigsby,but don't mark the guitar in any way.You just attach them to the tailpiece studs,and string up.It will fit H150's,535's,anything with studs.

Peter Alton Green ( U.K.)

[Gitfiddler]

Hi T Bone.

I have 2 electric guitars with mini humbukers.Both are U.S.made Epiphones,made at the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo,now the Heritage unit. I have a 'Sorrento' model,which is a thin archtop,and a 'Wilshire' model,which is a Stratty type solid.With the mini humbuckers I have found there is less bass through your amp,so if you're jazzing,turn up the bass frequency a little.If you're rockin',they are not quiet as distinctive as,say a Fender single coil.There is also slightly more treble than a standard humbucker.However,they do sound great,and slightly different,and if it's good enough for Johnny Smith ! !

 

 

Wow, I really like that Epi Sorrento. I bet it really sings through the right tube amp.

[tbonesullivan]

I almost picked up an Epi Elitist Sheraton, but unfortunately I got outbid. That was before I got my H-535. At the present swapping them out is just a thought. I honestly have no idea whether I'd even like mini-hbs. I think I better wait until I experience them first hand. I just put my only p-90 guitar up on local craigslist to see if I can get any bites. It's a great guitar but that neck is just too flat and thin.

[Kuz]

P-90s to minis?????

 

 

BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yoslate]

Hi Again,T.Bone.

Just been in the vault & brought out the 1964 Epi Wilshire....

 

Peter, I've been following your posts, but I've not taken the opportunity to say hello, and welcome. Quite a vitae you have! Your Wilshire has ferreted me out though. Love those, and you do have a nice one! Thanks for posting those pics.

 

Rob

[tbonesullivan]

P-90s to minis?????

 

 

BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hah... just a thought. I loves me my P90's though. So I think i'll most likely stick to regular size HBs unless I get a guitar made for minis.

[mark555]

Hi T Bone.

I have 2 electric guitars with mini humbukers.Both are U.S.made Epiphones,made at the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo,now the Heritage unit. I have a 'Sorrento' model,which is a thin archtop,and a 'Wilshire' model,which is a Stratty type solid.With the mini humbuckers I have found there is less bass through your amp,so if you're jazzing,turn up the bass frequency a little.If you're rockin',they are not quiet as distinctive as,say a Fender single coil.There is also slightly more treble than a standard humbucker.However,they do sound great,and slightly different,and if it's good enough for Johnny Smith ! !

 

Please note that I did not photogrpah this guitar or drop the battery out of the camera on to the front causing zillions of £'s worth of damage...... Thank you ....!

[mark555]

Hi Again,T.Bone.

Just been in the vault & brought out the 1964 Epi Wilshire,with Mini Humbuckers.I also fitted a 'Lestrem' to this,by Dusenberg of Germany. I don't know if you can get these in the states,but the work like a Bigsby,but don't mark the guitar in any way.You just attach them to the tailpiece studs,and string up.It will fit H150's,535's,anything with studs.

Peter Alton Green ( U.K.)

 

the damage on the front of this guitar was not caused by me taking pictures and dropping the camera battery onto the front of it.....!!

[mark555]

Peter, I've been following your posts, but I've not taken the opportunity to say hello, and welcome. Quite a vitae you have! Your Wilshire has ferreted me out though. Love those, and you do have a nice one! Thanks for posting those pics.

 

Rob

Those guitars are as tasty as they look, I've played 'em!

[mark555]

P-90s to minis?????

 

 

BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

John, Go lie down in a darkened room for an hour.....

[Kuz]

John, Go lie down in a darkened room for an hour.....

 

 

It didn't work.....my head is still spinning!!!!!

 

 

P-90s RULE and are TONE!!!!!

 

 

 

But hey, I understand the trying something new thing.... I just never did/needed/want to change my p-90s!!!!

[rjsanders]

So, one thing I have always wanted in my collection is a mini-hb equipped guitar. However, they are slim pickings for them, and you rarely see them except for firebird clones and similar guitars. But, I remember hearing that with the mounting ring style used on the LP deluxe models, they fit into the same size route. and, there are a lot more P-90 equipped guitars on the market than there are mini-hb guitars.

 

So, has anyone replaced their P-90s with mini hbs or vicea versa?

 

i haven't, but i know someone who has - Jim Deurloo