j. pierce Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I'm planning a bass using a set of pickups for the Gibson EB-3 (the two-pickup "SG bass") - the set with the smaller chrome bridge pickup and the huge chrome neck one. Like this Does anyone know the string spacing on these pickups? I certainly won't start cutting tapers until I have my plans complete (which I won't until I have all parts in hand) but I'm trying to confirm that these will work well with the bridge I happen to have on hand, with the nut width and pickup placement I want. I can probably figure this out from the measurements I do have, combined with photos, but if someone happens to have these numbers or off hand, or be able to measure them off the pickups, it'd save me a little bit of hassle. I remember the only time I played one of these, the string spacing being a little funky at the bridge, and I want to make sure things aren't going to be wildly off; I'd rather order a new bridge now while I'm still picking up other parts. (combine shipping) rather than find out later I need one. Thanks folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 1965 EB3 Bridge pickup - 49mm centre to centre E to G pole pieces Fingerboard pickup - 47.5mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) No problem. Bridges are a bit tricky for these, due to the narrower spacing. The Schaller 3530 works well though. clicky Edited March 26, 2007 by kingfisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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