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Gibson Basses / Re: RD in the Local area...
« on: December 13, 2013, 10:56:30 AM »
Those pups are not too hard to find on ebay (but they aren't 'Moog" pups). Not sure there was anything too special about them as regards working with the active circuit - any standard bucker should do (assuming it fits). If you intend to make the most out of the electronics, you really want a bridge pup in there - with the expansion effect engaged it is amazing as a surrogate rhythm guitar chordy distorted riff monster.
The refin explains the maple board - I don't like the look personally. As far as refins go, it looks like a good one (and recent - that thing is clean).
Price seems on the high side of about right. Like the seller left some haggle room. If it was 100% functional I'd say deal. If the seller won't budge it's still not bad (assuming there's nothing else wrong with it; frets in good shape, electronics work, maple board doesn't look trashed etc) especially considering their rarity in Canada. There is something to be said for being able to inspect the thing before putting down money that adds value (vs buying on ebay from the states).
Also the seller implies it's an aftermarket case. Make sure it fits well (especially as regards the headstock not touching either the end or bottom of it). These girls are too long for most generic cases - usually a custom jobby is required but TBird cases might work and those are available.
The refin explains the maple board - I don't like the look personally. As far as refins go, it looks like a good one (and recent - that thing is clean).
Price seems on the high side of about right. Like the seller left some haggle room. If it was 100% functional I'd say deal. If the seller won't budge it's still not bad (assuming there's nothing else wrong with it; frets in good shape, electronics work, maple board doesn't look trashed etc) especially considering their rarity in Canada. There is something to be said for being able to inspect the thing before putting down money that adds value (vs buying on ebay from the states).
Also the seller implies it's an aftermarket case. Make sure it fits well (especially as regards the headstock not touching either the end or bottom of it). These girls are too long for most generic cases - usually a custom jobby is required but TBird cases might work and those are available.