![]() ![]() Since this is a major expense for you in either case I would call SD or Fralin to discuss your needs with them and help you to get exactly what you need. The spacing is not an issue so much tonally as it just means the 48mm/50mm stock pickup covers won't fit a set where both pickups use 50mm spacing. He calls them a "Short Dog Ears" type but I believe they are also 50mm spacing. Or if you decide on the Fralin's you can order a set with nickel covers specifically for a Casino. In that case you can also find nickel silver replacement covers with that pole spacing for a Gibson ES330 the Casino's kissin' cousin. ![]() If you opt for the SD Antiquities they may have 50mm spacing for both. Your tech may need to do the same for you if you run into this issue as well. Mine will need to be cut off by my local tech or a luthier who have the tools to do it. ![]() The solder used is some kind of alloy that was resistant to any amount of heat I could use including a flame from a butane mini-torch. But you may also run into some difficulty removing the stock covers as I did. You can buy nickel silver covers online for a Casino with the proper pole spacing for about $30 shipped w/tax. Number one they are not nickel silver but more likely chromed brass so they will suppress the highs somewhat. Now, about those covers on yours.and mine which is a 2012 MIC. If not your present metal covers won't work. They will work but I'm not certain whether or not those pickups use the same 48mm (neck) 50mm (bridge) pole spacing used on as Casino. ![]()
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