axe-victim

I suspect you already know the answer, but if you need further verification, it’s a real fake.

Have you measured the resistance? That might give you a way to compare yours to other pickups. Also, go the Reverb.com, eBay or any site selling used pickups and start seeing what’s there. I found one on reverb that’s selling a set with the same Gibson USA imprint on the bottom. Seller thinks they are 496R/500T. Good luck!

I bought this case a long time ago for a Les Paul. Doesn't fit that or any other Gibson I've had. I thought it might fit a Gibson N-225, but after searching that guitar, I'm convinced that's not it either. I did some measurements: Upper bout is about 9" Lower bout about 12.5' Scale is 24.75" Had wrap around tail piece (from impressions on case lid) Two controls and switch (suggests two pups) Case wrapped in black alligator tolex. Any ideas? Thanks. Art