Author Topic: Spacing (Read 2121 times)

samoth2 · « **on:** October 24, 2006, 01:57:18 PM »

I'm ordering a pair of humbuckers but I don't understand the difference between spacing.. When is 50mm best and when is 52mm best?

Antag · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2006, 02:38:10 PM »

I was about to say that this should be in an FAQ somewhere, then I noticed the ordering FAQ thread.

Generally speaking, 52mm are for trem guitars, 50mm for fixed bridge. If you want to be sure, measure the string spacing with a ruler.

AFAIK all neck pickups are 50mm, regardless what you specify.

Philly Q · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2006, 02:47:26 PM »

Yep, best thing to do is measure the actual string spacing, not at the bridge but over the pickups.

If you have a Floyd or vintage-style Fender bridge, you'll definitely need 52mm for the bridge pickup. If you have a modern Fender or Gibson, Epi etc, it could go either way.

samoth2 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2006, 03:17:05 PM »

Okay.. Thanks.. I ordered 52mm..