Another Charlie Christian pickup to consider

**Peter C** · 01-04-2021, 12:40 PM

How does it compare to the Harmonic Design Z90? Am interested in both.

**Rob MacKillop** · 01-04-2021, 01:46 PM

The Creamery has more thunk, the Z90 more clarity. Both are excellent pickups, and I'd be happy to stick with both in the future.

**Peter C** · 01-05-2021, 07:28 PM

Thanks, useful reply. I think I'm going to contact Harmonic Design - wonder if the pole pieces can be staggered (if necessary)....

**Rob MacKillop** · 01-05-2021, 07:51 PM

I can't remember.

**dhlee973** · 04-20-2021, 01:39 PM

How would you compare them to the bare knuckle humbucker style p90's? I'm looking for a darker thunk, so I am apprehensive about single coils, but to be fair I do not know much about pickups.

**2bornot2bop** · 07-05-2022, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Rob MacKillop

Direct link to the pickup: Custom Handwound Replacement Vintage and Modern Humbucker Pickups: Charlie Christian - Humbucker Size

Hi Rob! I don’t see this humbucker on the website. Do you know if it has been discontinued, or perhaps sold out? Beautiful tone! Thank you!

**David B** · 07-05-2022, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop

Hi Rob! I don’t see this humbucker on the website. Do you know if it has been discontinued, or perhaps sold out? Beautiful tone! Thank you!

Rob's link works for me.

Custom Handwound Replacement Vintage and Modern Humbucker Pickups: Charlie Christian - Humbucker Size

The pickup is still in the range, though you can't add it (or any of the pickups there) to the cart until the order book re-opens later this month.

**2bornot2bop** · 07-05-2022, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by David B

Rob's link works for me.

Custom Handwound Replacement Vintage and Modern Humbucker Pickups: Charlie Christian - Humbucker Size

The pickup is still in the range, though you can't add it (or any of the pickups there) to the cart until the order book re-opens later this month.

Thank you!

**2bornot2bop** · 07-05-2022, 08:37 PM

There's nothing like reviving a nearly 3 year old thread.

But in this case, I was searching the forum for information on an Eastman 503, as I'd just purchased the AR503 as a budget guitar. And darn if the search box didn't lead me here! And where was I when Rob was blasting out the finest CC tone from an arch top that I never considered? Well, better late than never.

So soon as Jaime is taking orders again I'll be placing one.

And I also just purchased, a real find for me as these have become harder to locate, an Eastman AR610CE. A 17" x 3.25" arch top featuring a spruce top with a mahogany back and sides, featuring a rosewood fretboard and trim. What can I say, Eastman prices, from what they were, have gone through the roof, and the price on this one had me breaking out the wallet. I'm looking forward to playing this guitar!

Cheers!

**Rob MacKillop** · 07-06-2022, 04:26 AM

2B, I ordered a CC pup from Creamery before Christmas, got it quickly but haven't had a moment to get it fitted to my Ibanez AF 2000 - I'm no handyman, for sure. It's here in front of me...I must get organised! It's my favourite pickup.

Yes, the 503 with a Creamery CC is a great combo!

**Jabberwocky** · 07-06-2022, 05:31 AM

It is great to see Rob MacKillop back in the forum.

**2bornot2bop** · 07-06-2022, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Rob MacKillop

2B, I ordered a CC pup from Creamery before Christmas, got it quickly but haven't had a moment to get it fitted to by Ibanez AF 2000 - I'm no handyman, for sure. It's here in front of me...I must get organised! It's my favourite pickup.

Yes, the 503 with a Creamery CC is a great combo!

Thank you for replying Rob! I’m waiting for Jamie to open the store reportedly mid July. Can’t wait to sample his CC humbucker in the AR503ce.

You’ve got more skills than me if you’re installing it yourself. Hat’s off to you!