LOLLAR PICKUPS – P-90 Comparison
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One of Lollar Pickups’ more popular offerings has always been our P-90. But did you know that we offer more iterations of our P-90 designs than just about any other type of pickup that we make?
In this video, we’ll go over the various Lollar P-90 options available, comparing their characteristics and sound. We’ll also play each kind – both clean and overdriven – to demonstrate what they sound like.
From our original, vintage-faithful Lollar P-90 to the hotter, “noiseless” dual-coil DC-90, we pride ourselves on offering the best in tone, craftsmanship, and consistency; our P-90 collection is no exception. Each offering has its own particular strengths while maintaining the overall vibe that one expects from a P-90 pickup. And, even better, they can all be mixed and matched to meet players’ individual needs and tastes – no matter what style you play
*For more info or to order:* Lollar P-90 product page – https://www.lollarguitars.com/lollar-p-90-pickups
*For questions about Lollar P-90s or any of the other products or services that we offer:*
Email – Info@LollarGuitars.com
Telephone – +1 (206)463-9838
*Video chapter time stamps:*
Introduction – 00:00
Lollar P-90 Background – 00:47
P-90 Types/Versions Explained- 01:11
*Pickup descriptions:*
Standard P-90 Description – 02:31
Low Wind P-90 Description – 02:55
High Wind P-90 Description – 03:15
50s Wind P-90 Description – 03:36
Alnico Pole P-90 Description – 04:15
Staple P-90 Description – 04:40
DC-90 Description – 05:17
*Pickup Demos:*
*Standard P-90*
Standard P-90 – Bridge Clean – 05:48
Standard P-90 – Middle Clean – 06:02
Standard P-90 – Neck Clean – 06:15
Standard P-90 – Bridge Dirty – 06:29
Standard P-90 – Middle Dirty – 06:43
Standard P-90 – Neck Dirty – 06:57
*Standard Bridge/Low Wind Neck*
Standard Bridge/Low Wind Neck – Bridge Clean – 07:12
Standard Bridge/Low Wind Neck – Middle Clean – 07:26
Standard Bridge/Low Wind Neck – Neck Clean – 07:40
Standard Bridge/Low Wind Neck – Bridge Dirty – 07:53
Standard Bridge/Low Wind Neck – Middle Dirty – 08:08
Standard Bridge/Low Wind Neck – NeckDirty – 08:22
*High Wind Bridge/Standard Neck*
High Wind Bridge/Standard Neck – Bridge Clean – 08:36
High Wind Bridge/Standard Neck – Middle Clean – 08:50
High Wind Bridge/Standard Neck – Neck Clean – 09:04
High Wind Bridge/Standard Neck – Bridge Dirty – 09:18
High Wind Bridge/Standard Neck – Middle Dirty – 09:33
High Wind Bridge/Standard Neck – NeckDirty – 09:47
*‘50s Wind*
‘50s Wind – Bridge Clean – 10:01
‘50s Wind – Middle Clean – 10:15
‘50s Wind – Neck Clean – 10:29
‘50s Wind – Bridge Dirty – 10:44
‘50s Wind – Middle Dirty – 10:58
‘50s Wind – Neck Dirty – 11:12
*Alnico Pole*
Alnico Pole – Bridge Clean – 11:27
Alnico Pole – Middle Clean – 11:41
Alnico Pole – Neck Clean – 11:55
Alnico Pole – Bridge Dirty – 12:09
Alnico Pole – Middle Dirty – 12:23
Alnico Pole – Neck Dirty – 12:38
*Staple*
Staple – Bridge Clean – 12:52
Staple – Middle Clean – 13:06
Staple – Neck Clean – 13:20
Staple – Bridge Dirty – 13:35
Staple – Middle Dirty – 13:49
Staple – Neck Dirty – 14:03
*DC-90*
DC-90 – Bridge Clean – 14:18
DC-90 – Middle Clean – 14:32
DC-90 – Neck Clean – 14:46
DC-90 – Bridge Dirty – 15:01
DC-90 – Middle Dirty – 15:15
DC-90 – Neck Dirty – 15:29
*Outro* – 15:42
#LOLLAR #PICKUPS #P90 #Comparison
Originally posted by UC9jmZ1QNy9PM9zxj1uY1kqw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoVNxs7yebA
The Staple stands out from the others. Like a beautiful deep-pitched Strat pickup.
I had expected the Alnico Pole to sound similar, but in these samples, the Alnico is closer to a regular P90.
Is that true in real life when you're playing it?
I really wish you would edit and sequence the comparison videos differently. I think it would make much more sense to group the demos by position/style instead of by pickup so you can directly compare the pickups more easily. So you would cycle through bridge/clean with all the pickups, then move on to middle/clean with all the pickups, etc.
This is so well structured no nonsense and clear. Thank you.
Im wondering how a dc90 bridge and staple neck would sound like
What Lollar P-90 model would be closest to the original P-90s installed in a 1968 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop?
C'mon?? ..
Over $300.00 Before Tax & Shipping, For a pair of Typical non-distinct P90's..
Oh wait, .. I get it now .. LOL-lar Not funny. & Get real.
I swapped my Gibson LP Jr P90 to a Lollar 50’s wind P90. Best upgrade I’ve ever made.
Clear, articulate and tight bass with a solid punch.
Surprised I liked the standard neck and bridge the best, although they all had their charms. Is the DC-90 supposed to sound like a Fender Wide Range pickup?
"…..based on pickups from blues legend Sean Costello's 1954 Les Paul gold top…." ..
…and what a sound he had!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbH-X08V1Do
Lollar…… hands down my favourite pickups ❤
Great video! Love this kind of a boutique mic manufacturer from USA! Lollar P90 pickups rock! After watching this video I made my choice, I'm gonna get me a Heritage H-530 trans cherry guitar equipped with fine Lollar Dogear P90s made in USA! A red guitar, on fire, desire!
I love your company for making this. Going to contact customer service department for a recommendation. Have a Casino that needs upgrading.
Thank You!!
Dear Lollar Pickups, are there any chances to produce P90 staple pickup in humbucker size?? I love the Staple p90 sound.
You need to make a vid comparing them back to back SAME SOUND AND POSITION, like neck only all pickups, then bridge all pickups, testing all positions and sounds on one then moving to another one no one can tell because they are not back to back same thing… these vids suck as you cant tell anything. By the time I hear 10 sounds of one pickup, impossible to tell when you move to the next.
I wonder which set would be good to replace the stock Fender Mustang P90s for fingerstyle jazz
Thank you for making one that fits a mid 60s melody maker. Thank you so much
Thank you for this! So helpful in making an informed decision when so many great options.
I liked the Standards, Staples and DC90s (in order) the best!
This is so helpful I could watch it a million times! My only feedback is I wish I had heard the low e string at some point in the riff. Great demonstration. This is the guitar I use. Might be time to upgrade pickups.
too much compression on the final audio
you got to find a better tune to play that one sucks
Them alnico poles spank A LOT!!
This is a fantastic product demo. I have 2 guitars with Lollar P90s. One ‘50s wind’ and one ‘Low Wind’ and this video demonstrates the subtle differences beautifully.
Hopefully you do a similar video for humbuckers. I have a 335 with Imperial Low Wind in my 335, have always wanted to try the El Rayos : )
Thinking if a bridge high wind and a neck low wind culd be a nice set up
A great complement to @haskitt 's excellent Lollar P90 shootout.
The 50's wind is the best P90 I've ever tried. Great pickup set.
This is a brilliant video. Great to hear how the different builds compare in the same guitar in all pickup positions. Other manufacturers might follow suit. I use a Lollar dog ear (50's wind?) in a junior dc replica. I can sound very Page-esque circa LZ I and II, even though I don't want to..
Have your p 90s in my riviera and imperials in my sheraton…Lollarlishus beauty sound eh