The Lace 900 Series: Modern Technology, Vintage Sound

Can a 21st century humbucker learn to growl like the single coil you'd find on a 1952 Goldtop?

The answer is yes. Lace Music Products has introduced its Ultra Vintage 900 Series, which duplicates the tonal qualities of the P-90s found on classics like the original '59 ES-330 and the '57 Junior, without abandoning the technology that eliminates feedback, hum, and general noise.

"It's nearly impossible to make a humbucker sound like a single coil," said Jeff Lace, vice president of engineering for Lace Music Products. "Nearly, but we found a way to make it quiet, yet still make it sound like these guitars."

The PS-900 have a classic "soap bar" look, while the PD-910 delivers the same great sound but in the "dog ear" style. The PS-905 and PD-915 are the "bridge position" versions of the PS-900 and PD-910, respectively. All the pickups come with black, cream, or chrome covers.

The suggested retail price for all the Ultra Vintage 900s is $169.95.

For more information, visit their web site at www.lacemusic.com.