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So i "stumbled" upon a pair of these. So thats what this is? First phase hi gain pickup?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/140925534 ... res/jYGk7o

I'm considering putting these in a 330 to see if theres any significant difference in tone. Does anyone have any experience with them? Know what they sound like? Know what they're worth?

thanks!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/140925534 ... res/jYGk7o

381 type Coils. First style of Hi-Gains that came out in 1969.

I've had these types of pickups in a few vintage Ricks. I like them! They're a bit "dirtier" sounding and not as chimey clean as most Rick pickups. Give me a shot!

I have Transitional High Gains on my 480 model from 1973. They are really gainy and give that guitar a real dirty sound. And they are quite loud compared to later model High Gains that I have on other Rics.

I'm actually looking for some of them...