Lil 59 too wide for Steinberger type

[JazzSinger]

I recently got a Lil 59 for my Hohner Steinberger G3T style guitar. When I fitted it, I found it's too wide for the string spacing!

What is especially problematic is the low and high E strings when I switch the pickup out-of-phase with the bridge pickup. I have tried setting the screw heights, but I'm not getting satisfactory results.

Any suggestions? The Gibson spacing seems to be too narrow, which is as I understand it even worse!

 

[Artie]

Re: Lil 59 too wide for Steinberger type

Could you replace it with a Cool Rails? The CR has a great punch and tone to it, and solves those string alignment problems.

 

[Fender_Punk]

Re: Lil 59 too wide for Steinberger type

You sure you didn't get the right one? I.e. neck lil 59 for neck spot?

 

[JazzSinger]

Re: Lil 59 too wide for Steinberger type

Fender_Punk: Yes, the box says neck.

CoolRails: That's a good plan, ArtieToo.

Is the coolrails output similar to that of the lil 59?

I'm thinking about the setup height. The bridge pickup is a jb full humbucker. Although it's very hot, the 59 on the neck was basically OK (except for the outer strings). Will the coolrails match the jb?

 

[Artie]

Re: Lil 59 too wide for Steinberger type

Is the coolrails output similar to that of the lil 59?

Yes, in fact, some folks call the CR the "rails" version of a 59. I've had both and I think they're different. The Lil 59 sounds like a full-sized 59, while the CR has its own unique character. I prefer the CR.

 

[JazzSinger]

Re: Lil 59 too wide for Steinberger type

ArtieToo: Thanks a lot, will give it a go.

 

[gripweed]

Re: Lil 59 too wide for Steinberger type

The Cool Rails is an underrated pickup IMHO. Give it a try.