Gibson Burstbuckers wtf??

Post by Bg » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:19 pm

Email him back and tell him all Epiphone pickups need the Epiphone stamp....

What a load of Bullshit, some RS numpty showing his ignorance, burstbuckers have no indication of Gibson on them, and my Classic 57's must be Epiphone.

slash-ed · Post by **slash-ed** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:20 pm

Well the factory standard ones don't, right, as BG has told me before? Is there somewhere I can show this dimwit.

Post by Bg » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:28 pm

Have a search on the LP Forum, there are usually half a dozen threads about 'unknown' pickups.

I might even have some pics of my Classic 57's and a set of burstbuckers, I'll have a dig around...

1964 · Post by **1964** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:32 pm

BurstBucker #1 Alnico II:

And another:

TMG 03 · Post by **TMG 03** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:32 pm

BB never had Gibson stamped on them. Only the 490 series did.

Tell him to join up here so we can all have a laugh

1964 · Post by **1964** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:34 pm

BurstBucker Pro V set:

slash-ed · Post by **slash-ed** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:40 pm

Thanks, 1964. I've emailed him back about the lack of stamp etc etc, I'll see what he says.

TMG 03 · Post by **TMG 03** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:42 pm

your welcome.

slash-ed · Post by **slash-ed** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:44 pm

You too, honey

1964 · Post by **1964** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:48 pm

57 Classics:

57 Classics (PAF sticker clearly showing):

both measure 8.24K

Post by Bg » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:48 pm

the above images are not the best examples as the "patent applied for" stickers have scraped off, so bear that in mind also.

1964 · Post by **1964** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:50 pm

490R:

498T:

490R/498T examples:

Post by Bg » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:50 pm

you will note how difficult it is to tell the difference between burstbuckers and classic 57's. You need to remove the covers and whip the magnets out, as far as I remember, burstbucker magnets are rough castings and classic 57's are smooth milled magnets.

1964 · Post by **1964** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:52 pm

Epiphone Les Paul Special II:

Epi LP Jnr:

Post by Bg » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:53 pm

bluesgeek wrote:you will note how difficult it is to tell the difference between burstbuckers and classic 57's. You need to remove the covers and whip the magnets out, as far as I remember, burstbucker magnets are rough castings and classic 57's are smooth milled magnets.

oh dear, I sound like a pup geek