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Old 02-07-2007, 10:08 AM
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Default KSDj705 Pickup Size

Can anyone tell me what the size of the pickups is in the KSDj705? They both appear to be the same size. I would like to replace them and would like to find something that will drop in the current routes.

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Old 02-07-2007, 11:03 AM
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Can anyone tell me what the size of the pickups is in the KSDj705? They both appear to be the same size. I would like to replace them and would like to find something that will drop in the current routes.

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I believe they are both Neck position PUs. To be sure, take full and exact measurements before purchasing any other pickups to make sure they will fit.
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I believe they are both Neck position PUs. To be sure, take full and exact measurements before purchasing any other pickups to make sure they will fit.

Thanks Ken. I have also emailed and called Brooklyn Gear, but to no avail. The length that I measured was 3 and 14/16" which equates to 3.88" if my math is correct.

I haven't found anything that is similar in size to that. I was thinking they were both bridge pickups.

I will keep trying and post my results if I can find any.

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Old 02-07-2007, 11:28 AM
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Thanks Ken. I have also emailed and called Brooklyn Gear, but to no avail. The length that I measured was 3 and 14/16" which equates to 3.88" if my math is correct.

I haven't found anything that is similar in size to that. I was thinking they were both bridge pickups.

I will keep trying and post my results if I can find any.

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That would be 3 7/8th" or 3.875". 3.88 is plenty close.
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Old 02-07-2007, 11:34 AM
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That would be 3 7/8th" or 3.875". 3.88 is plenty close.
Can I be measuring right? Some of the replacment pickups that I have been looking at like Bartolini go as long as 3.73". I have not seen anything larger or longer.
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Old 02-09-2007, 09:54 AM
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Thumbs down Brooklyn Gear Support

I must say, I am very disappointed in Brooklyn Gear and their support or lack there of the KSD line. I have called them and emailed them with no return calls or emails. In fairness to Brooklyn Gear, I am also disappointed in the lack of support from the shop I purchased my KSD from. The guy just said order a standard replacement set and it should fit. Not sure what he meant by that statement since a little to no research will tell you there is no "standard" out there unless you modding a Fender.

I would like to think that they would know exactly what the dimensions of the pickups are and it would take them 10 seconds to research and let me know.

Now it's up to trial and error. I will post my findings here once I finally find a set that will fit.
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