I just got this one: It's a G&L Ascari. Finely crafted in Indonesia. :-)
The hardware is actually really nice on these. It has a TonePros bridge and tailpiece.
Pros
- It plays really nice. The action is so low I might actually raise it, which I generally don't do.
- The pickups sounds great.
- It's really light. I haven't weighed it, but it is certainly below 8 lbs.
- I really like the paint job. It doesn't seem like as much of a bar top finish, like some of the imports have.
- Overall, the overall fit and finish is quite nice at this price point.
Cons
- The nut needed to be filed and lubricated a bit because the G and high E were catching. No big deal really.
- While the pickups sound good the neck is slightly louder than the bridge pup, so I am playing around with height a bit on them. I've dialed it in closer, but I need to get some longer screws for the bridge pickup so I can raise it a bit more.
- It's a 3-piece body. I think that's reasonable for a guitar at the right price point. I am not really sure how much difference it really makes, but some may care about that.
So far, I like it quite a bit. I think I'll like it even more once I finish dialing it in.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitars/Ascari1_zpsa6d230da.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitars/Ascari1_zpsa6d230da.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitars/Ascari2_zps180e7d71.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitars/Ascari2_zps180e7d71.jpg.html)
That's nice! I never knew G&L made (or better: let other people make) guitars like this, but I like it, a lot!!
Paul
That's one cool axe!
How do you set pickup height, from the back?
Quote from: DutchMF on January 19, 2014, 05:24:44 PM
That's nice! I never knew G&L made (or better: let other people make) guitars like this, but I like it, a lot!!
Paul
Yeah, it's a weird one for them. It's set neck 24 3/4 scale guitar, which I believe is the first one they've done.
Quote from: muddyfox on January 19, 2014, 05:26:12 PM
That's one cool axe!
How do you set pickup height, from the back?
It is adjusted from the top of the pickup.
That is a really great looking guitar. The natural/amber - black burst is my favorite. The binding is a really nice touch, too.
Looks really great to me man,I wish you many loud hours with those p90s, cheers! 8)
I could really dig a guitar like that. It's nice...
Except for the P90's of course...
Jacob
Quote from: jkokura on January 19, 2014, 05:33:57 PM
I could really dig a guitar like that. It's nice...
Except for the P90's of course...
Jacob
But of course. :-)
8)
That's a really cool axe... now i need a guitar with P90s.... ::)
Quote from: GrindCustoms on January 19, 2014, 06:40:34 PM
That's a really cool axe... now i need a guitar with P90s.... ::)
Until recently, I had none. Now I have two.
Really nice looking. What's going on with the toggle there? No nut attachment to the body?
Me: "That's a nice guitar, right?"
Wife: "I like those floors."
...
Jacob
Quote from: madbean on January 19, 2014, 07:04:52 PM
Really nice looking. What's going on with the toggle there? No nut attachment to the body?
There's a nut, it's just countersunk, which is a nice little touch. Some folks complain about the toggle location, but it hasn't caused me any issues, yet. Not like the volume knob on my Charvel.
Quote from: jkokura on January 19, 2014, 07:14:31 PM
Me: "That's a nice guitar, right?"
Wife: "I like those floors."
...
Jacob
That's a pretty accurate assessment of how it normally goes. :D
Quote from: madbean on January 19, 2014, 07:04:52 PM
Really nice looking. What's going on with the toggle there? No nut attachment to the body?
Look closer, it's one of those screwy attachments with slots on both sides.
Never seen that model before, looks awesome. I have a SG copy with P90's in it and I love them. Very versatile.
As I mentioned, until recently, I only had one P90 guitar. This is the other:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitars/Jaguar1_zps31f70d2e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitars/Jaguar1_zps31f70d2e.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitars/Jaguar2_zpsc689b8b2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitars/Jaguar2_zpsc689b8b2.jpg.html)
Your taste in guitars. I love that shite. My next guitar will be your choice, either yours or JSolo's haha.
Quote from: pickdropper on January 19, 2014, 05:30:10 PM
Quote from: muddyfox on January 19, 2014, 05:26:12 PM
That's one cool axe!
How do you set pickup height, from the back?
It is adjusted from the top of the pickup.
Ok that's it... I really need to finally get a guitar with P90s, to stop asking dumb questions... ::) ;D
Quote from: Cortexturizer on January 19, 2014, 08:41:08 PM
Your taste in guitars. I love that shite. My next guitar will be your choice, either yours or JSolo's haha.
The Fender, in particular, is a guitar that will appeal to some and repulse others. I like it. I call it my Bastard Jaguar. :-)
That's a sweet looking G&L! I think you may be able to raise the bridge pickup by taking the springs or rubber tubing and shortening it. Longer screws are needed if you want to lower the pickup.
Quote from: rullywowr on January 20, 2014, 12:49:06 AM
That's a sweet looking G&L! I think you may be able to raise the bridge pickup by taking the springs or rubber tubing and shortening it. Longer screws are needed if you want to lower the pickup.
Unfortunately, this one does need longer screws. There is plenty of spring from under the pickup, but if I raise it any more, the screws come out. Once I get longer screws, I can raise it.
Very nice looking guitar! I have a cheapo p90 guitar headed my way. It is an Epiphone Les Paul Junior. It will be my first P90 guitar.
Nice guitar Dave. I recently set the exact same one up in the shop for a customer. Nice value and a good player really.
I am a P-90 fan as well and have one guitar with em (custom built by me). It is a tele-style body but with a short scale neck: 24.75" with a 12" radius. Has the "soul" of an SG 8)
(http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y318/jpparlier/P90Telecaster002_zps5bb09132.jpg) (http://s1025.photobucket.com/user/jpparlier/media/P90Telecaster002_zps5bb09132.jpg.html)
(http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y318/jpparlier/IMG_3595_zpsb8957bcf.jpg) (http://s1025.photobucket.com/user/jpparlier/media/IMG_3595_zpsb8957bcf.jpg.html)
Quote from: pryde on January 20, 2014, 01:25:42 AM
Nice guitar Dave. I recently set the exact same one up in the shop for a customer. Nice value and a good player really.
I am a P-90 fan as well and have one guitar with em (custom built by me). It is a tele-style body but with a short scale neck: 24.75" with a 12" radius. Has the "sole" of an SG 8)
(http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y318/jpparlier/P90Telecaster002_zps5bb09132.jpg) (http://s1025.photobucket.com/user/jpparlier/media/P90Telecaster002_zps5bb09132.jpg.html)
(http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y318/jpparlier/IMG_3595_zpsb8957bcf.jpg) (http://s1025.photobucket.com/user/jpparlier/media/IMG_3595_zpsb8957bcf.jpg.html)
WOW.. How much you think you got wrapped up in that? I would LOVE to do something simular one day.
Quote from: pryde on January 20, 2014, 01:25:42 AM
Nice guitar Dave. I recently set the exact same one up in the shop for a customer. Nice value and a good player really.
I am a P-90 fan as well and have one guitar with em (custom built by me). It is a tele-style body but with a short scale neck: 24.75" with a 12" radius. Has the "sole" of an SG 8)
(http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y318/jpparlier/P90Telecaster002_zps5bb09132.jpg) (http://s1025.photobucket.com/user/jpparlier/media/P90Telecaster002_zps5bb09132.jpg.html)
(http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y318/jpparlier/IMG_3595_zpsb8957bcf.jpg) (http://s1025.photobucket.com/user/jpparlier/media/IMG_3595_zpsb8957bcf.jpg.html)
That looks fantastic. Great job.
Thanks guys, its one of my favorite builds.
cost to make I am not sure as its been a few years since I built it but I imagine a few hundred or so in materials/hardware.
The P90's are Gibson I got for really cheap from a customer and I modded them for hum-cancelling in mid position.
Looks like a nice no frills rock guitar. I'm thinking P-Rails in the neck position of my Snotty Hulk (instead of the SD 59 currently in there).
That Jag... Wibble 8)
pickdropper that is beautiful i also love me some p90 soapbar action type pickups