408 pickup

[gush]

Can anybody tell me if a 408 bridge p-up will fit on say a custom 24 and work with 5 way blade? I hhave found a cu24 I would like to have but I don't care for the HFS and want to know my options. Would love a 5708 for bridge and would consider the "m" p-up. I have a cu24 with 5909s so I have that covered,

Thanks in advance.

 

[maxtuna26]

nope, not possible. The pickup cavities are very different. You can get yourself a 408 (MT/Standard to choose from), it's basically a CU22 (less 2 frets, not a big deal) with the 408 pickups. PRS has yet to come up with a 408-24 :laugh:

 

[László]

You can get yourself a 408 (MT/Standard to choose from), it's basically a CU22 (less 2 frets, not a big deal) with the 408 pickups.

I believe the 408 has a McCarty thickness body.

 

[maxtuna26]

I believe the 408 has a McCarty thickness body.

Yep, missed out on that one! Sorry :tongue:

 

[John Beef]

PRS has yet to come up with a 408-24 :laugh:

Private Stock has made at least one if not several.

 

[south89]

Try the \m/ pup you won't be disappointed

 

[megaboogie]

I'd try the \m/ pickup too. If you want more PAF type sound, 5708.

 

[justmund]

Yes a 408 will go in there (I've seen a photo of a conversion) but the only way to put one in there is to have it done by the PTC. You can't even buy a 408 without it being installed by the PTC.

As for 5-way compatibility, I could be wrong but I don't think so. I dare say that with what needs to happen when they are "tapped", there wouldn't be an allowance for the 4-conductors needed for usual 5-way switching.

 

[Egads]

Yep, PTC can do it. It'll cost ya, but I think they can do it.

 

[maxtuna26]

Private Stock has made at least one if not several.

My apologies, I should probably rephrase myself! PRS has yet to put out a 408-24 in the Core line. I've seen the PS once but I totally forgot about it! :dontknow:

 

[justmund]

I forgot about these until just then

http://prsguitars.com/forum/showthread.php?2445-Collection-VI-Custom-24