Quick R7 Question

Brudr · 01-15-04, 12:46 PM

I have an opportunity to nab an 02 R7 for a pretty good price. The seller states that it has "Burstbucker Pickups" that he doesnt care for and he will include a set of 57 Classic s (he never got around to installing) with the guitar. My question is this: would this guitar have Burstbuckers 2 & 3, or some other configuration. Is there any way to tell for sure without yanking the pickups out?

ntotoro · 01-15-04, 01:03 PM

I have an '02 and it had '57 Classics stock. I don't know if this changed at all during the '02 year. I'm inclined to say no, though. Still... I'm not sure.

Nick

tom3k · 01-15-04, 01:55 PM

I think some of the late 02 Historics shipped with Burstbuckers. I want to say they were 2&3 combinations, but I'm not sure.

Clifton Hyde · 01-15-04, 03:05 PM

i've only seen 1 and 2's on the R7's.
2 &3's on the 68RI's and Boneyards.

Bigmeh · 01-15-04, 03:36 PM

I've got an '03 R7 and it's got the BB 1 and BB2. I dont' think the R7s came with 2 and 3, as mentioned. SOme of the other historics do but not the R7s.

I originally wanted the 57 classics but I'm very happy with the BBs that came in my R7. I'm not changing them. Go for it.

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01-15-04, 12:46 PM	#1
Brudr Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The WV Hills Posts: 843	Quick R7 Question I have an opportunity to nab an 02 R7 for a pretty good price. The seller states that it has "Burstbucker Pickups" that he doesnt care for and he will include a set of 57 Classic s (he never got around to installing) with the guitar. My question is this: would this guitar have Burstbuckers 2 & 3, or some other configuration. Is there any way to tell for sure without yanking the pickups out?

01-15-04, 01:55 PM	#3
tom3k Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Virginia Posts: 1,184	I think some of the late 02 Historics shipped with Burstbuckers. I want to say they were 2&3 combinations, but I'm not sure. __________________ '61 Junior, '78 Custom, '80 Pro, '03 R7 Let's just play the goddam things!!

01-15-04, 03:36 PM	#5
Bigmeh Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: T.O. Posts: 58	I've got an '03 R7 and it's got the BB 1 and BB2. I dont' think the R7s came with 2 and 3, as mentioned. SOme of the other historics do but not the R7s. I originally wanted the 57 classics but I'm very happy with the BBs that came in my R7. I'm not changing them. Go for it. __________________ -Mike-

01-15-04, 01:03 PM	#2
ntotoro Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 377	I have an '02 and it had '57 Classics stock. I don't know if this changed at all during the '02 year. I'm inclined to say no, though. Still... I'm not sure. Nick

01-15-04, 03:05 PM	#4
Clifton Hyde Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 511	i've only seen 1 and 2's on the R7's. 2 &3's on the 68RI's and Boneyards.