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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: slashisgod on October 14, 2014, 09:37:00 AM

Title: Short legged ok for gibson SG?
Post by: slashisgod on October 14, 2014, 09:37:00 AM

Hi guys,

Someone is selling a miracle man bridge pickup.
All looks good, but it's short legged and I have a gibson SG; I understand they require long legged, or does it not matter?

I currently have a pair in my les Paul classic and love them!

Can anyone confirm if it will fit?

Cheers!!

Title: Re: Short legged ok for gibson SG?
Post by: Chris Rowberry on October 14, 2014, 11:43:30 AM

It might work but we generally recommend the long leg for an SG due to the angle of the neck cavity.

Title: Re: Short legged ok for gibson SG?
Post by: Dave Sloven on October 14, 2014, 11:57:20 AM

Long legs at the bridge, especially if you have the 'batwing' full face pickguard.

Either leg style is fine for the neck

Title: Re: Short legged ok for gibson SG?
Post by: slashisgod on October 15, 2014, 04:44:36 PM

Thanks guys!

I think it might be best to leave it then, as it's exactly the SG you're speaking of and, also, the person selling it isn't too sure either.  It's not been installed in any guitar as yet.

Thanks for all your help   :smiley:

Title: Re: Short legged ok for gibson SG?
Post by: Dave Sloven on October 15, 2014, 11:08:45 PM

Definitely avoid the short leg for an SG bridge.

Here's a photo of my SG.  Note how high the bridge pickup is set.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/315fy2o.jpg)

Title: Re: Short legged ok for gibson SG?
Post by: Philly Q on October 15, 2014, 11:13:30 PM

It'll be OK if you use short springs (or Fender style rubber tubing) to go with the short legs.  Full-length springs won't work.