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I did the loom as well, not least because you have to take it out to do it properly, so it's nice to have peace of mind and know its done right. While I was in there I also added a phase reverse on one pickup to give a honky middle position when I wanted it.
I went for re-winds by The Creamery and they were great. Go for an overwound bridge pickup; I didn't and needed a pickup riser thingy which was annoying.
As for A3 vs A5, I can't remember what was in my Casino, but I do know that I love the A3 57 Classics in my SG. Really nice trebly sounding things - "the opposite of woolly"
The best option is to get both an A5 set and wiring loom from @Mojopickups and install the whole lot in one go. Job done.
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www.riftamps.co.uk
The modern-day Gibson P90 is a terrible specimen when compared to an original 60’s, I frequently question why people don’t swop them out immediately. They’re just terrible. The pickup equivalent of the Celestion 70/80
To the OP - I really don’t recommend getting the pickups rewound, you’ll only end up being disappointed.
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Brackley, Northamptonshire
www.riftamps.co.uk
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There are some things I like about the stock p90’s but playing a friends vintage 330 made me wonder why mine didn’t anything sound like that at all!! Hopefully with a setup and new pickups. I can get closer to that sound!
FWIW, I've experimented with all manner of P90s over time and the pickups in my Les Paul are still a benchmark - its a flipping great sounding guitar. Terrible pickups? BOLLOCKS I say. :-)
For balance - I have one of Marc's P90s in my lap steel and its very nice.
To the OP - have a look on eBay, as there are a pair of Mojo 330/Casino pickups on there. :-)
I might ditch the white pickguard altogether (or maybe get a black one) and wouldn't mind black pickup covers.
Is it still the case that it's a pain in the backside getting replacement pickups or pickup covers for the Epi Casino? ( Someone recommended Mojo)
Are there any covers or pickups that will slot right in, or do they all need work in order to fit the Epi Casinos?
Update: Had a good blast off the guitar last night, and it holds tune well. Not so sure what I'd change. The pickguard does rattle a small bit, so I might get rid.
Maybe a proper nut might help, but I'll truck on with it...