[quote name='dood' post='216251' date='Jun 10 2008, 03:37 PM']Quite correct, 'the Wife' did feature a Gibson EB pup and the DiMarzio is a remodelled version. I often wondered if it was a direct replacement, or adjusted to fit in to the neck position of a Fender string spacing better.
On a similar subject, I would love to know what would happen if you put a MM mpup in the neck position as per 'the wife'. I wouldn't mind hearing what that would offer up sonically.[/quote]
I reckon any humbucking type of pick up would work fine. The early Model One was way out on string spacing, maybe because Gibson have narrower string spacing than a Fender, it also had adjustable pole pieces, don't know if the new type does. The other good thing about the old Model One was the black paint easily come off with some white spirits, BINGO! instant Billy appeal I should stay away from these threads....makes me think how much of a fool I was to get shot of my knackered P bass All I have is a photo or two of it.