Thinline with TV Jones for jazzy tone

[Notyethendrix]

now I'm back and forth between a L5S and a Thinline, semi hollow.

What do you guys think?

 

[jackthehack]

I've got both; would suggest a Korina L5S body with Rosewood neck. Never used TV Jones PUs, a Rio Grande BuffaloBucker or SD 59 or Jazz set would work as well.

 

[David]

TV Jones Pickups are outstanding.  I have a Warmoth LP with a TV jones classic plus in the bridge.  It is a great sounding pickup.  It sparkles when clean and growls with some gain.  Everytime I play that guitar I am impressed.

If I would do it again I'd go for the thinline.  The Warmoth L5S just never did it for me.  I'd just like it to be more like an ES335.

 

[Notyethendrix]

or should I find a decent P90?

 

[David]

The P90 would be a completely different sound from the TV Jones pickups.  TV Jones will have the Gretsch sparkle-- sort of bright without a lot of mids.  I am sure you know the P90 sound.  Both are great.  I say build them both...  That is how I solve these sorts of problems.

 

[dogman]

If you're after a great warm jazzy tone go for a P-90 in the neck position - I've got one in my Les Paul (mahogany body helps!) & my "serious jazz" mates can't believe the rich tone. Sounds great dirty too

 

[Notyethendrix]

Yes I think a P90 suits me needs more, for now

although the TV Jones project isn't getting away  :icon_biggrin: