MIM Cabronita questions I could use help with

[blakejcan]

Looking at these. Good deal right now and look fun. Different flavor.

Questions:

Most people say the bridge needs replacing to help the string alignment. What are the drop-in bridges of choice?

Most people seem to like the Filtertrons. If I wanted to change would a TV Jones be a direct drop-in with no mods needed?

Finally, altho sonically it might be pointless I just love the look of the Custom Shop 3 pickup version. Can you route a 3rd pickup in the middle position without destroying the paint and would it fit given the spacing?


Uh, that's it. Thanks!

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: MIM Cabronita questions I could use help with

IMO, for the amount of money that you are proposing to spend, it would make better sense to purchase a pre-owned MIA Tele-bration model. This comes with TV Jones Classic pickups to begin with.

Going to three pickups might not be such a clever idea. My favourite LCT variant is the original Custom Shop Especiale, one pickup, big neck, big sound.

 

[blakejcan]

Re: MIM Cabronita questions I could use help with

True. I don't think I'd do all of the above. Those are just ideas.

If the bridge really bugged me I'd for sure do that just to make it more functional.

These are $400 right now. Not bad at all. Even adding a pickup wouldn't get the cost up to a MIA telebration model which I see on ebay at $1200