Biff Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Looking for something new for my Epiphone LP Custom and I've now really had it with the local stores. The USD/Euro ratio being what it is I refuse to pay the equivalent of $200 for any Gibson pickup. Anyone have a Gibson BurstBucker I or II, or even a '57 Classic for sale, for bridge or neck position or both? New or used, with or without covers, whatever condition will do. Pointers to good offers and shops for buying them online are also welcome, as long as they will ship to Europe. If you represent a business yourself feel free to drop me a PM if you like! THANKS! btw. What an ending to the Hockey World Championships in Canada... I feel sorry for the home team for sleeping through the last frame of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Gibson Burstbucker #3 Alnico 2 Humbucker/Gold closeout $63.99 at Woodwind & Brasswind. Surprise, the suckers won't ship Gibson parts to Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 What's wrong with eBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 E-Bay is your best bet. Some USA sellers will ship to UK; I bought 2 pairs of Burstbuckers from USA last year, about half of UK price. UK prices for new Gibson pups are ridiculous; list prices are well over £100 / $200 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 No problems with eBay, it's obviously the #1 choice but it's hard to get even the advertised MF/GC/Music123 prices from the greedy sellers there.. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Typically they sell for between €125-150 a set. Last time I looked anyway. Locally there's a dude selling his Gibson 498T and 490R for €110. And another a 496R and 500T for €140. Not what you wanted but they're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Found a VOS Burstbucker I for €65 and grabbed it. Should maybe arrive next week. The hunt continues, now the Burstbucker II... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Last time I checked Ebay for 490/498's they wanted new prices for used pickups, or at least more than I could get the Seymours for. I ended up buying a set of SD pearly gates and have been extremely satisfied with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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