Firebird pickup rings modern vs. vintage sizing?

[JB914]

I recently installed a set of Antiquity II Firebirds in my 2000 Gibson Firebird V reissue. Problem is that the modern ceramic Gibson pickup covers are larger all around than the vintage correct Duncans, leaving a noticeable gap. Does anyone supply a ring that fits the current stock Gibson outer ring dimensions and screw holes while having the correct vintage sized pickup hole? I'm wondering if the outer dimensions whether vintage or modern are actually the same, just can't seem to fing anything definitive.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Firebird pickup rings modern vs. vintage sizing?

Welcome to the forum.

Realistically, when playing on stage, the only person who is going to notice the gap between the pickup cover and its mounting surround is you.

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Firebird pickup rings modern vs. vintage sizing?

I wouldn't worry about it too much as all pickups fit into rings a little differently.

 

[JB914]

Re: Firebird pickup rings modern vs. vintage sizing?

True, not all that noticable. Thought that maybe someone has found a fix for it.

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Firebird pickup rings modern vs. vintage sizing?

True, not all that noticable. Thought that maybe someone has found a fix for it.

I have a set of chrome rings from Allparts and they fit the Duncan minibucker pickups pretty well (the non antiquity version), but you run the risk of something else not lining up like the holes to mount the ring to the body.

 

[JB914]

Re: Firebird pickup rings modern vs. vintage sizing?

That seems to be the problem. The Antiquities are smaller than other current Firebird pickups, including the other Duncans. The Allparts ring, apparently, lines up with mounting holes the same as the current stock Gibson, but the pickup hole is larger than vintage (which is what the Antiquity is). Thanks, for the help, everyone, anyone. Maybe someone will come up with a proper Firebird mounting ring that fits the modern version guitar while using a vintage size pickup.