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I'm interested in building one of the 59/Custom hybrids that have been described in the other threads. I already have a Custom Custom, so I have the screw coil covered, but I need to purchase a 59 for the other coil. However, before I destroy a perfectly good (and more expensive) Duncan, I was thinking of trying the experiment with a cheaper GFS pickup.

My question is: Are Duncan and GFS bobbins physically the same size? I know that some other manufacturers use different heights and widths, and probably can't be used on the same base plates. Anybody have some of each and note the differences?

IIRC the GFS are kind of quot;duncan knockoffsquot;, or?

I would assume yes, but can´t say for sure...


Originally Posted by ZerberusIIRC the GFS are kind of quot;duncan knockoffsquot;,

They may be the word you said, but that doesn't mean the dimensions are the same. Our components are very faithful to original Gibson and Fender specs. I have a feeling their stuff is metric-based and it might be just different enough to ruin your day.

All of our dimensions are listed on our website. Maybe they do the same thing. Or not.

I would suggest getting a used 59 or other Duncan PAF. Better safe than sorry.