Mr. Blues Power Jared James Nichols and John Bohlinger take the stage at the Gibson Garage in downtown Nashville to go over JJN's latest Epiphone Les Paul Custom that features a brand-new Seymour Duncan JJN P90 Silencer pickup. The duo talk shop, cover Nichols' other signature Epiphones and trade a few riffs.
Epiphone "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom
The Jared James Nichols “Blues Power” Les Paul Custom is the third signature model from the blues-rock powerhouse and Gibson Brand Ambassador who hails from Les Paul’s hometown of Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Jared James Nichols “Blues Power” Les Paul Custom pairs with the brushed nickel hardware, including Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners and a wraparound Lightning Bar bridge for rock-solid tuning stability. A single Seymour Duncan Jared James Nichols Signature JJN P90 Silencer in the bridge position ensures righteous tone and hum-free performance, and the included EpiLite soft guitar case helps keep this standout guitar safe and secure.
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Seymour Duncan JJN P90 Silencer
Jared James Nichols burst onto the scene as a throwback to the P90 playing power trio titans of the 70s. To deliver his signature sound, he needed a P90 that was voiced with limitless range that could cover everything from sparkling cleans to barking dirty tones. In his own words, he needed something “delicate and strong, like a grizzly bear and a paper airplane landing.”
After years on the road playing different venues coast to coast and abroad, he’s encountered a variety of unique hum inducing sources. Having a pickup that could retain the quintessential tone and appearance of the classic P90 pickup without hum was a must. The JJN P90 Silencer was custom voiced specifically to Jared’s unique tone without the hum. The pickups are drop-in replacements for any standard P90 route.
“Simply put, the Seymour Duncan Jared James Nichols P90 Silencer is my dream pickup.”
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Each model features FideliSonic 90 pickups and optional Bigsby trem.
Gretsch today expands the Streamliner Collection with the all-new G2622T-P90 Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut P90 with Bigsby, G2622-P90 Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut P90 with V-Stoptail, G2655T-P90 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut P90 with Bigsby and G2655-P90 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut P90 with V-Stoptail.
These models are designed for three simple things — high gain-friendly performance, slick, easy playability and spectacular style.
The Streamliner Center Block and Center Block Jr.'s sound is the perfect blend of brash and brawn with a chambered spruce center block driven to the limit by all-new FideliSonic 90 pickups. These single-coil pickups retain the full warm tone of a traditional P90 with a distinct top-end that is articulate and well-defined. The lightweight spruce center block runs the length of the mahogany body (16" for Center Block and 14" for Center Block Jr.), reinforcing the arched top while eliminating undesired feedback for volume-friendly performance on modern stages.
Sonic power is harnessed and shaped by the traditional control layout—neck and bridge pickup volume controls, a master tone control, master volume control and three-way pickup toggle switching. A fast-playing 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with unique oval inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets sits atop the white-bound nato neck with a thin "U"-shaped profile—ideal for chord work or fiery riffing, while the anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge and synthetic bone nut grants astounding tuning stability and accurate, slip-free intonation.
Gretsch Streamliner All-New Center Block & Center Block Jr. P90s
Classic '50s and '60s Gretsch eye-catching style is also here with all-new "radio arrow" control knobs, enlarged F-holes for increased acoustic projection, stylized pickup bezels, elegant aged white binding with upgraded purfling, one-ply pickguard and slick-looking nickel hardware. The G2622T-P90 features a Bigsby-licensed B70 tailpiece andcomes in Brownstone, Forge Glow and Gunmetal, while the G2622-P90 with V-Stoptail is offered in Claret Burst and Havana Burst.
The G2655T-P90 features a Bigsby-licensed B50 vibrato tailpiece and is available in Two-Tone Midnight Sapphire and Vintage Mahogany Stain, Two-Tone Mint Metallic and Vintage Mahogany Stain or Two-Tone Sahara Metallic and Vintage Mahogany Stain. The G2655-P90 with V-Stoptail comes in Brownstone and Claret Burst.
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A new limited-edition line for players who prefer P-90s.
Combining classic Fender style and dynamic Noventa pickups, the Noventa Series delivers powerful tones and modern playability.
Its striking good looks are matched by the midrange bite, crisp highs and smooth lows of the MP-90 pickups. 21 medium jumbo frets and 9.5" radius fingerboards deliver a smooth blend of modern and vintage playability that is distinctly Fender.
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Noventa Stratocaster
The Noventa Stratocaster ($1,049.99 USD, £799, €899, $1,999 AUD, ¥135,000 JPY) is an authoritative tone machine – featuring two Noventa single-coil pickups, master volume and tone controls and a hardtail Strat bridge. The dynamic range of these pickups offers a wide array of versatile and potent tones – suitable for everything from hard rock to jazz and anything in-between. Available in Daphne Blue and Surf Green (Maple fingerboard) and Crimson Red Transparent (Pau Ferro Fingerboard). Available May.
Noventa Telecaster
The Noventa Telecaster ($949.99 USD, £759, €849, $1,899 AUD, ¥120,000 JPY) is a stripped-down rock machine – featuring a lone Noventa single-coil, master volume and tone controls, stylish 'half' pickguard and 'cut' Tele bridge. But this is no one-trick-pony – a surprisingly versatile and dynamic range of tones are on tap with the adjustment of the volume and tone controls. Available in Vintage Blonde and Fiesta Red (Maple fingerboard) and 2-Color Sunburst (Pau Ferro Fingerboard). Available May.
Noventa Jazzmaster
The Noventa Jazzmaster ($1,149.99 USD, £899, €999, $2,199 AUD, ¥145,000 JPY) is an audacious sonic powerhouse – featuring three Noventa single-coil pickups, master volume and tone controls and a Jazzmaster tremolo. The dynamic range of these pickups offers a wide array of multifaceted and robust tones – suitable for everything from hard rock to jazz and anything in-between. Available in Fiesta Red and Surf Green (Maple fingerboard) and Walnut (Pau Ferro Fingerboard). Available May.
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