P90 Semi Hollow Versus Traditional Humbucker Semi Hollow

Is there really that much difference between a P90 pickup or a traditional humbucker in a semi-hollow electric guitar? The differences are subtle, but definitely there. Here are some clean amp examples from my Gretch Streamliner 2622 with P90s, and also my Washburn HB35 with a 621 in neck position & 623 in the bridge position. The Washburn pickups are ball-park of the sound you'll get from a Gibson ES335.

[@dannywilliams3516]

Both sounded absolutely beautiful to me Tony. I could take it either way.

[@smokingtarheel3003]

They are both my favorite, Tony. I like them both. I can't decide a favorite sound.

[@tonyleeglenn]

I know - me too.

[@chrisoglevoiceover]

I just bought a Gretsch with P90’s and I haven’t really gotten used to the sound yet. But you’ve got a nice tone with them so I may plug mine in to a different amp before I decide to sell it. Gretsch sure makes a beautiful guitar though.

[@shawnbbbross9439]

Sweet... Y do people say P90's harsh... you've got them sweet. Thank you Tony Lee

[@vault4054]

Thanks Dude! This is exactly what I was looking for 🤘

[@stephanematis]

The sound of the combine staple 90s is amazing to my ears.

[@BabyBoomerChannel]

Thanks for this. It was very helpful

[@DamsLifestyle]

Watching.very entertaining. Very nice

[@dylanlee4776]

Love your accent

[@tonyleeglenn]

Thanks

[@thekycoffeebean]

P90`s always sound better but when the gain is cranked the humbucker comes to life.

[@tonyleeglenn]

There's just a smoothness to the P90s. Humbuckers bite - but sometimes that's what you want. Thanks for watching.

[@IgorHatesEverything]

I'm mostly a clean player, and P90s sound more full and warm to my ear.

[@tonyleeglenn]

I agree!

[@IgorHatesEverything]

@@tonyleeglenn I like your down-to-Earth reviews quite a bit.

[@theguitarrabbi7173]

Man this is like video #10 today, you bored bro? Lol

[@tonyleeglenn]

Just insane.

[@theguitarrabbi7173]

@@tonyleeglenn nah, I have to disagree with that one