How can I connect duncan 59 to gibson quick connect?

roseyp

roseyp

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Hi
I have a 2013 gibson les paul that I want to replace the 490r neck pickup with a duncan 59. The gibson has the pcb and 5 wire quick connectors. My 59 is only single wire and brading. Is there a way I can connect the 59 into the 5 wire connector? I know I won't have coil splitting but not bothered as I don't use it, but I would like a better neck pickup. Can this be done without ripping the pcb out and replacing with standard pots etc
Thanks
Roseyp
 
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Re: How can I connect duncan 59 to gibson quick connect?

Got the same problem with my 2008 gibson les paul---They were using 2 wiring quick connectors at that time

Finally took the PCB out and put in a harness to use with other pickups...

Btw,i've heard that the PCB 's pots are 300k,is that true?
 
Re: How can I connect duncan 59 to gibson quick connect?

2wire would be good as I could have just spliced the wires !! It converting a 5 pin connector to 1input and 1 ground that I don't know if you can do ?
 
Re: How can I connect duncan 59 to gibson quick connect?

I think Gibsons use a Molex connector. The MyLesPaul pickup subforum has had thread on finding these, alternatively maybe google might turn something up for sale.
 
Re: How can I connect duncan 59 to gibson quick connect?

Why not put an A5 magnet in the 490R? That's what I do with mine. That'll give it more treble and clarity, and it'll sound similar to a '59N, only less bassy. '59N's are often not a good fit in LP's because they have so much low-end. It's a much cheaper solution, you don't have to worry about connectors, and you'll probably like the 490R with an A5 better than a '59N.
 
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