Killing Is Heroism Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 So it's been almost 3 months and all my local suppliers have failed to get me pickup rings that will fit my Epiphone LP Standard (2003 Korean made if it makes a difference). All Parts doesn't fit, Gibson obviously doesn't fit and there was some other brand I can't remember, but that won't fit either. One dealer couldn't afford to sell Epiphone anymore and another is still a dealer, but they all seem to avoid the possibility of going straight to Epiphone for the pickup rings. Is there any way I can get new pickup rings? Mine are cracked and I need new ones. I was thinking about going back to the local dealer and tell them to buy the stuff straight from Epiphone, but it almost seems like that's not possible because they always elude to some other replacement company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Where do you live? US? Canada? Europe? Aunt Artica? Uncle Detroit? Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNick Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I doubt we can point you in the right direction without knowing where your at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I got mine (elitist LP) direct from epiphone customer service... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Killing Is Heroism, Know what? It just occurred to me that if you are ordering from Allfarts that you are probably in the States? Da?! (Been an off day) You are correct that Gibby won't fit...they are imperial. Epi is metric. Measure outside of pickup mounting ring in m.m. Then measure hole distances. If they are not given on a website then call (usually toll free) or write an Email to any company and ask. I'm normally not in a hurry so I usually get mine from Bezdez on Ebay. (so far his have always fit) http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=pickup+mounting+rings&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_osacat=0&_ssn=bezdez Problem is that he is in Canada and it can take almost a month to get across the boarder. I believe in the US you should be able to get them from: http://store.guitarfetish.com/Guitar-Hardware_c_37.html I would contact them first to verify their dimensions. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Bill Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 As Willy recommends, there are parts sellers on eBay, some with genuine parts or others with generic parts.. and if a seller with a good reputation and lots of sales specifically states certain parts fit Epiphone guitars, then they likely will fit. Not only are the replacement parts prices generally lower, but there is a vast variety of parts on eBay in different styles than the original parts, if desired. Some eBay sellers also operate real storefront businesses, so it may not be necessary to go thru the process of becoming a registered eBay member. When I've looked at guitar parts suppliers' catalogs online, it's been apparent that some companies don't provide many specifications for their replacement parts.. so, when I see vague descriptions, I just look for another supplier with with more accurate/specific descriptions. Bill So it's been almost 3 months and all my local suppliers have failed to get me pickup rings that will fit my Epiphone LP Standard (2003 Korean made if it makes a difference). All Parts doesn't fit, Gibson obviously doesn't fit and there was some other brand I can't remember, but that won't fit either. One dealer couldn't afford to sell Epiphone anymore and another is still a dealer, but they all seem to avoid the possibility of going straight to Epiphone for the pickup rings. Is there any way I can get new pickup rings? Mine are cracked and I need new ones. I was thinking about going back to the local dealer and tell them to buy the stuff straight from Epiphone, but it almost seems like that's not possible because they always elude to some other replacement company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killing Is Heroism Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thank you guys I'll check some of these places out and for some reason eBay never occurred to me =P Didn't think I'd have to mention I'm from the U.S. but I forgot this is an international site hehe. Thank you very much for the help folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 First when I got my John Lennon '65 Casino and my MIC natural Casino I looked all over the Gibson site for chrome covered MIA pickups as are on the '65 Casino but couldn't find anything but black and cream plastic covers.MIA chrome pups are about the only alteration that I'd consider doing to my MIC Casino except maybe a Bigsby.I considered popping the plastic covers off a set of MIA P-90s and putting the chrome covers from the MIC on them instead but I don't know if they'd come off without damaging the bobbins,wire or covers themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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