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2019 LP Classic - Pickup covers

unknownfan

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2019 LP Classic - Pickup covers *UPDATE*

*Finally got a chance to measure the and got 49.1mm which makes it a standard width*

Sorry if this is redundant - but after using search function here and on Google, I cant find a definitive answer.
I am wanting to put covers on the 61 Zebras in my 2019 LP Classic, but am unsure if thy require F-spaced or regular.
Can anyone tell me which to get? Thanks in advance!
 
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Dale O

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Per Gibson specs the bridge would need an F spaced cover. You can always measure from center of pole screws e to e. Neck should be 50 mm, bridge would be either 50 mm or 53 mm for F spaced.
 

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Per Gibson specs the bridge would need an F spaced cover. You can always measure from center of pole screws e to e. Neck should be 50 mm, bridge would be either 50 mm or 53 mm for F spaced.

Tnanks a bunch!
 

Big Al

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Per Gibson specs the bridge would need an F spaced cover. You can always measure from center of pole screws e to e. Neck should be 50 mm, bridge would be either 50 mm or 53 mm for F spaced.

Aren't the 61 Zebra pups a hot vintage pat # varient and as such retain the same vintage pole spacing for both, ala 57 Classic, BB, CC and Memphis pups? IDK, but am wondering about this.
 

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Per Gibson specs the bridge would need an F spaced cover. You can always measure from center of pole screws e to e. Neck should be 50 mm, bridge would be either 50 mm or 53 mm for F spaced.

I’m confused? Why would a standard bridge humbucker require an F spaced cover? Gibson’s are 50mm aren’t they as opposed to 53?
 

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Aren't the 61 Zebra pups a hot vintage pat # varient and as such retain the same vintage pole spacing for both, ala 57 Classic, BB, CC and Memphis pups? IDK, but am wondering about this.

I was told that a Gibson pickup model number that ends with a T is trem spaced, that the T isn't in reference to treble position. Always best to measure though.
 

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I was told that a Gibson pickup model number that ends with a T is trem spaced, that the T isn't in reference to treble position. Always best to measure though.

Just updated the op, measured and got a 49.1mm, so looks to be std spacing on the bridge and of course the neck. Thanks for all the help!
 

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I was told that a Gibson pickup model number that ends with a T is trem spaced, that the T isn't in reference to treble position. Always best to measure though.

WTF!!:bigal You were told?? Well, that's it then. :teeth 'Cept you were told wrong. T = Treble, R = Rhythm, like the switch ring/poker chip says, 'cause Gibson doesn't use Fender Tremolo Bridges.:ha "Per Gibson spec's the bridge would need a F space cover." Is a T the spec you refer?

Seriously though, some non vintage humbuckers have wider bridge pole spacing to place poles of both pickups under the strings. It has caused confusion.
 
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