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Thread: Pickup upgrade for ESB4

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    If they're the same ones as come in the RC4 kit, and by the look of them they would be, then they are a 6 pole guitar pickup. The Gretsch pickup I linked to up a few has 6 poles as well, sold as a bass pickup, sounds good.
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    Must admit I haven't ripped the cover off, but it wouldn't surprise me if they are Guit pups... They sound a bit on the thin side...

    There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....

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    that's what I assumed DB, wonder how far way the 4 strings are from the 6 poles
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    I theory it really shouldnt matter if there a four poles or six poles.
    It all comes down to the magnet type, windings and gauge of wire used..

    Personally I prefer a bar magnet type of pup for Bass, but six poles of the correct type etc will in essense function like a bar.

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    I'm so glad I started this thread! Thanks for all this great info. TV Jones look seriously good. Gretsch look great too. See how much cash I have left after I buy an ES1G kit and some Tonerider rebel 90s plus I'm building a speaker box with a greenback in it.
    Busy and expensive December ahead!

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