String spacing with EMG 40DC pickups...

L-1329 · #1 02-02-2007, 11:32 PM

I'm thinking about a project bass and can't seem to find anywhere what string spacing these pickups need. If anyone has any insights it would be greatly appreciated!

MeYHymN · #2 02-02-2007, 11:41 PM

They use bar magnets so they really don't care about string spacing. Atleast that's what I was told by the luthier who installed them. I have them on a BTB w/ 19mm spacing if that helps.

12bass · #3 02-03-2007, 02:03 AM

The EMG site specifies a maximum width of 3.40". You are fine as long as the spacing fits into this area.

L-1329 · #4 02-03-2007, 10:41 AM

Thanks! So the pups are blade style, with a max spread of 3.4", that's exactly what I needed to know. That actually gives me a couple more bridge options as well, which is always a good thing.