Epi TB measurement?

drbassman · December 27, 2010, 06:21:18 PM

What are the pickup rout measuremnts on a conteorary Epi T-bird?

Nocturnal · December 27, 2010, 09:33:44 PM

Well, I can't get a good measurement from the routes because I have re-routed them. The pickups measure approx. 3 7/8" by 1 1/2". Can't get super accurate with my eyes and tape measure, but that's pretty close. Anything else you need?

drbassman · December 28, 2010, 09:53:50 AM

That's great, thanks. I was considering an Epi body for a Fenderbird and was wondering how big the routs were.

Nocturnal · December 28, 2010, 10:13:25 AM

Longer than the routes on a Gibson, but not as wide. I have a set of pickups from my GothBird that I won't be using if you have the need.

TBird1958 · December 28, 2010, 11:31:04 AM

My Epi 'F Bird, I used N.O.S. '76 Gibson covers and SD '51 P bass single pups, very little shaving of the sides of the pup routs was needed. The almost dropped in

drbassman · December 28, 2010, 11:53:25 AM

Quote from: TBird1958 on December 28, 2010, 11:31:04 AM

My Epi 'F Bird, I used N.O.S. '76 Gibson covers and SD '51 P bass single pups, very little shaving of the sides of the pup routs was needed. The almost dropped in

Cool I had the same idea! I have some of the covers too!

TBird1958 · December 28, 2010, 12:35:59 PM

It's my only project bass, the neck is a Mighty Mite J, it does sound quite different from my Gibsons and I like it for that. I did end up shiming it a bit to give it a little relief - Mike Lull set it up for me. I'm thinking about a better neck, USAGC or Allparts are a bit more faithful to a Jazz in neck profile and have better looking block inlays.

dadagoboi · December 28, 2010, 02:30:07 PM

The routes on my Korean Epi are 40mm x 100mm, (basically +1/16" the dimensions Nocturnal gave you). They aren't really radiused more like 45 degrees on the corners if that matters.

I have an Allparts rosewood board Jazz dot neck that I ordered by mistake if anyone needs a neck. Unfinished. I'll sell it for my cost plus shipping. I'll post in classifieds.

Lightyear · December 28, 2010, 08:16:52 PM

Mark, the Allparts block necks are very, very nice. They are made in Japan are very well made and the finish on the ones that I've seen is flawless. Carlos is a dealer and I'm sure he'd make you a sweet deal.

Highlander · December 29, 2010, 04:43:35 AM

I'm using a Mighty-Mite J fretless neck on my Squier body with '08 US Fender pups, which is just... prefect...

drbassman · December 29, 2010, 09:07:57 AM

Thanks guys! The body didn't work out, but I'm still thinking about doing one anyway.

Nocturnal · December 29, 2010, 10:14:34 AM

There are usually several on Ebay at any given time. You'll have another shot.

drbassman · December 29, 2010, 10:44:15 AM

Quote from: Nokturnal on December 29, 2010, 10:14:34 AM
There are usually several on Ebay at any given time. You'll have another shot.

True, but I'm a cheap SOB!