With three voices, noiseless operation and plenty of high-end clarity, these modern P90s from the good folks at Fishman promise the best of both worlds. But can it really match the feel of a great passive P90?
The Baum Savage keeps things simple with one P90, two controls and plenty of attitude. Here’s how this aggressive offset performs clean and cranked.
The Spira S507-QGYE packs a roasted maple neck, huge frets and punchy ceramic humbuckers into a seriously capable seven-string for just over £500.
The Danelectro Dan O. Mano swaps the usual lipstick pickups for punchier P-90-style soapbars, adding more muscle without losing that unmistakable Dano twang.
The Donner Hush I Evo 2 is tiny, quiet and ridiculously convenient — but does it actually sound good? We put this silent travel guitar through its paces.
The Music Man Axis turns 30, but it hasn’t lost its edge. We check out the anniversary model’s killer neck, custom DiMarzios, limited finishes and unmistakable ’90s shred appeal.
The Music Man Majesty Premium Select is absurdly easy to play, packed with clever electronics and built for serious players. Is this Petrucci’s best yet?
The Danelectro Dano Cool 12-String delivers classic jangle, fat series-wired tones, clever intonation and bags of retro charm without the usual 12-string headaches.
A closer look at the Slick SL56, a quirky chambered offset with great playability, clever pickups and bags of character for surprisingly little money.
The VHT VT20M mixes digital modelling with a proper 20-watt 6V6 valve power section. Great cleans, clever features and a few genuinely unusual choices.
