Heritage Guitar - Ascent Collection H-137 P90 Black

With this P90 version in Black finish, the H-137 clearly changes character compared to the humbucker version. The base remains simple and accessible, but the sound response is more direct and expressive. The okoume body retains its qualities, with a natural balance and good midrange presence, while offering an appreciable lightness for extended playing.

Combined with a screwed maple neck, it delivers a more direct attack and an immediate playing feel. The C profile is comfortable and easy to get to grips with, whether for rhythmic playing or more nuanced passages. The laurel fingerboard, with its 12" radius, completes the package, offering a good compromise between stability and flexibility.

It's the pickups that really set this version apart. The P90s provide a more open, granular sound texture. In clean sound, they offer good definition with a certain brilliance, without becoming aggressive. When the gain is increased, they develop a rougher grain, with a marked attack and a presence that allows them to stand out in a mix. This sonic signature is particularly suited to styles where playfulness and dynamics need to remain perceptible.

The rest of the electronics remain deliberately simple, with two volumes, two tones and a three-position selector switch, for fast, intuitive control. The wraparound bridge also contributes to this approach, providing good vibration transmission and uncomplicated set-up.

This P90 version is for those looking for a guitar that's accessible, but with a more distinctive sound and a more lively response under the fingers.