P 90 pickup for t100d ?

[Mojito Joe]

is there a P 90 pickup that could drop into the cavity for a Slim Jim, Guild T100D ? Anyone tried that? Mickey Mouse pickups definitely have a cool vibe but I’m curious what a P 90 would sound like. I’m not going to alter the guitar, wondering if there’s a pickup manufacturer that would make one to fit ? Cheers

 

[matsickma]

The chrome soapbar pickup of the '63-'64 era are a P90 ish sounding pickup. They are a little smoother sounding with less high frequency edge. A Slim Jim with those pickups would be more to your preference. Not easy to find that model but they exist.
M

 

[Default]

is there a P 90 pickup that could drop into the cavity for a Slim Jim, Guild T100D ? Anyone tried that? Mickey Mouse pickups definitely have a cool vibe but I’m curious what a P 90 would sound like. I’m not going to alter the guitar, wondering if there’s a pickup manufacturer that would make one to fit ? Cheers

There isn't one that I know of. There might be a way to fabricate a mount for a telecaster neck pickup, but a direct swap? I don't think there is one.

 

[BradHK]

I had Pete Biltoft of Vintage Vibe make a P-90 style pickup to fit into the original pickguard of my 1964 Polara. I also did not want to alter the original pickguard. I gave him the cutout size, corner diameter, distance between the adjustment screws, etc. He built a pickup to my specs (Type of magnet, output, etc.) and it sounds great. I would have no reservations recommending him. The only heads up is there will not be a standard pickup cover to fit the custom sized pickup. I opted for a ”naked” look with a tele bridge pickup top material and it turned out really well. The price was also very fair.

edited: I original said a tele neck pickup rather than bridge

 

[Default]

The MM is a very narrow pickup.

 

[Mojito Joe]

The MM is a very narrow pickup.

Yes it is. I’m guessing it won’t be easy to find something unless it’s custom built. It’s only an idea. It’s a great guitar, and I don’t hate the Mickey Mouse pickups, they cut, but not so versatile , the bridge pickup that is. I’m curious if anyone has tried it.

 

[SFIV1967]

I don’t hate the Mickey Mouse pickups,...

Are they still having the capacitor mounted?

Has anyone clipped the capacitor on a Mickey Mouse Pickup?

Hi, I picked up a 65 Slim Jim yesterday, and love everything about it but wish the neck pickup was more clear sounding. I’m not sure I’d do it anyway, but am curios if anyone has done it, and what was your results. Did you just clip the capacitor?

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Ralf

 

[Default]

Oh, the Guild capacitor thing!

 

[walrus]

I had Pete Biltoft of Vintage Vibe make a P-90 style pickup to fit into the original pickguard of my 1964 Polara. I also did not want to alter the original pickguard. I gave him the cutout size, corner diameter, distance between the adjustment screws, etc. He built a pickup to my specs (Type of magnet, output, etc.) and it sounds great. I would have no reservations recommending him. The only heads up is there will not be a standard pickup cover to fit the custom sized pickup. I opted for a ”naked” look with a tele bridge pickup top material and it turned out really well. The price was also very fair.

edited: I original said a tele neck pickup rather than bridge

Just an FYI, I had Pete Biltoff also build a "P-90 style" pickup, but for a '65 X-50. It sounded great!

walrus

 

[Mojito Joe]

Just an FYI, I had Pete Biltoff also build a "P-90 style" pickup, but for a '65 X-50. It sounded great!

walrus

Thanks, do you have his contact? I’m in Australia.. so more costs with freight…

 

[walrus]

https://www.vintagevibeguitars.com/about.html

Good luck!

walrus

 

[Mojito Joe]

Thanks

 

[hearth_man]

The chrome soapbar pickup of the '63-'64 era are a P90 ish sounding pickup. They are a little smoother sounding with less high frequency edge. A Slim Jim with those pickups would be more to your preference. Not easy to find that model but they exist.
M

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