thunderbird pickups?

[Lars Overmars]

Likewise sorry to post on an old thread, but:

I make two different versions of repro Gibson Thunderbird pickups, based on reverse-engineered 63 and 66 models. Sold as singles or matched pairs. 2011 price: $165 single, $320 the set. Matching nickel silver trim rings also available.

Steve

Hi Steve. Do they fit in a Gibson Thunderbird 2013 mod without any carving in the instrument? Would i need to supply covers with those?

 

[mcnayster]

If you are looking for that vintage '60s Thunderbird tone the only option at the moment are Mike Lulls repro Thunderbird pickups at 289.00 each. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] The '89 and up TB plus ceramic humbuckers sound nothing like the 60's units and nor will any of the replacements you mentioned. As a side line the '76 reissuies pickups don't sound anything like the 60's units either totally different animal. Another option is the Seymour Duncan custon shop they make a nice repro tbird pup but you have to supply the cover.

If I'm seeking a classic vintage Thunderbird tone, and I'm converting a early Korean Epiphone T bird in to something that sounds way better, what pickups would you suggest? What are the options? And do Thunderbuckers fit without routing?