wgb.no.7 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I've been thinking long and hard about upgrading my early 1990's Les Paul Standard to have a matched set of Burstbucker Pro's - and maybe even change the stopbar to an aluminium one. However, when I called one of the major music shops selling Burstbuckers (all types) - as soon as I mentioned matched sets, I could feel the negativity coming down the telephone line ! Too costly, huge lead times, had to be ordered and made (or selected) specially by Gibson - these weren't "stock" items held by any retailers - they were "made to order". They had no idea of the cost - but it would obviously be MUCH more than simply buying separate rhythm and treble PU's. I came off the telephone wondering if the guy was telling me the truth, or was spinning me this line because his shop didn't keep them. Any of you guys out there in the States got any info? Maybe if the things are easier to buy across there I'll buy direct from the U.S. WGB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hi, Unfortunately the waiting times are quite long for replacement parts. The dealers in the US do not sell directly to customers in Europe, so it would be better to check with Google who really have these pickups in stock. http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?xsid=2e172e44d504d5d6abf488328757f2c9&sw=burstbucker+pro and/or for example: http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-burstbucker-pro-electric-guitar-humbucker-bridge-pickup--74426 Kind regards, Stijn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 If you can accept hand-made UK equivalents or even SD's etc There are many matched sets available from stock at reasonable prices Bare Knuckle are excellent..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Morganfield Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 You could try these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230612428636&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2179wt_879 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220773544202&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2179wt_879 I've used Aire Guitars before for Gibson spares and they are very reliable, quick and good comm's. They are Bradford, West Yorkshire based. EDIT: Sorry buddy, i spoke to them today and they stressed they are seperate items and not 'matched'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big red Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 try ebay dude. i bought a set of burstbucker pros last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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