Do PRS guitars need f spaced pickups?

American made prs pickups are standard spaced and the imports are closer to f spaced. That said, standard spaced works just fine in both as does f spaced. F spaced will actually line up with the strings slightly better since the prs bridges are spaced closer to that spacing.

Can I use a humbucker instead of a Trembucker?

If the spacing is two inches (50mm), you require a Humbucker. If the spacing is greater than two inches, you need a Trembucker. There are a few instances where these rules don’t quite apply: Blackouts don’t have exposed individual pole pieces, so there’s no need for separate Humbucker and Trembucker versions.

What’s the difference between a Trembucker and a humbucker?

This is a term used by Seymour Duncan to describe humbucking pickups that have a slightly wider bobbin and wider pole-to-pole spread. String spacing on a regular humbucker is usually two inches or less, while a Trembucker can accommodate spacing of two inches or larger.

What is F spaced pickup?

A: F-spacing refers to the widest spacings on full-sized humbucking pickups. For correct string alignment and a balanced output, F-spaced humbuckers should be used in the bridge position on guitars with string spacing at the bridge of 2.1″ or 53mm (or greater).

Can you put a Trembucker on a Les Paul?

Only use a trembucker with a Les Paul if it’s one without a cover. A regular JB, with or without cover, will fit in a Les Paul and thousands of people use that, there’s almost never any need to use a trembucker in an LP.

What is Gibson spacing?

When measured from center to center of the two outside (E) strings, a standard Gibson style pole spacing is right around 50 millimeters. A standard Fender style pole spacing is between 52 and 53 millimeters, depending on the pickup.

What is bridge string spacing?

The distance between the strings of a guitar, bass, or other stringed instrument, usually specified as measured at the bridge, though the strings are also obviously spaced apart at the nut as well.

Are Gibsons F spaced?

For background, dual-coil guitar humbuckers, invented by Gibson in the 1950s, come in two widths in modern times: “G” spaced (historic “Gibson” dimensions), with a 50mm span between the E string poles; and “F” spaced (historic dimensions for Fender guitars), with a slightly wider 53mm span.

What is the string spacing on a Gibson Les Paul?

In other words, if you measure from the center of the high E pole piece to the center of the Low E pole piece, a Gibson spaced pickup will measure right around 50 millimeters. A pickup with Fender spacing will measure between 52 and 53 millimeters, depending on the pickup.