QUESTION
How can I tell if i have a short spaced humbucker from Gibson. I just bought one on eBay and I want to make sure i bought the correct one.
REPLY
Ok I Will tell you the easiest way without having another to judge it by. I could tell you to get a ruler out and measure but I have found out in the past people do not know how to read a ruler correctly. Si here is the deal.
If you have a normal spaced cover just flip it and the Pole pieces should line up it is a full spaced cover. Now not everyone has that ability so this is the guaranteed way. This is the only fool proof way i know.
First you have to take the cover off the pickup. if you do not know how to do this do not do it yourself you could damage the windings especially on an expensive Paf. Have your tech or repair guy do believe me it is worth the time to do it right
Once the cover is off simple look at the top of the bobbins. were the pole piece screws come thought look if at the end screw and see if you can see a half circle, like the drill press stamped the bobbin but the screw is slightly offset.
You will see it as clear as day if you do not see a half circle by the end screw hole you have a full spaced pickup. ALL short spaced pickups look as if the machine that punches the screw holes in the bobbin missed and there is that double stamped half circle.
If you are still not sure i can send you a picture I hope this helps