Where to buy a Gibson BJB floating pickup?

**2bornot2bop** · 01-15-2015, 07:43 PM

I'm attempting to replace a BJB with another BJB. I don't desire to replace it with a KA or other floater.

I've had no success locating a Google listing displaying retail sellers of BJB pickup's (only).

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

**rpguitar** · 01-15-2015, 08:44 PM

What's up with the first BJB? If it's in good shape I might be interested...

**Patrick2** · 01-15-2015, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop

I'm attempting to replace a BJB with another BJB. I don't desire to replace it with a KA or other floater.

I've had no success locating a Google listing displaying retail sellers of BJB pickup's (only).

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Are you saying that you don't want to replace it with a KA version of the BJB? You want the original Bruce Bolan designed Gibson version? They're difficult to find, at all . . and impossible to find in excellent condition. If you do find one, it's going to be ugly expensive. KA makes a copy that looks identical and sounds wonderful. I have on on my Heritage D'Angelico Excel. I love it.

**2bornot2bop** · 01-15-2015, 10:43 PM

Correct. I'm searching for a new BJB to replace the original that arrived on Thom Van Hoose's Super Eagle.

it has worked intermittently since it arrived. Took the guitar in to a local luthier today who said the pickup appears to be shorting out beneath the cover, and could be something as minor as a winding repair. But he suggested it's beyond his comfort level and that to repair it could potentially cost more than a new BJB replacement.

I like the sound of the BJB, and would prefer a new one if its possible to find one.

**Max405** · 01-15-2015, 10:54 PM

2B,
Captain Obvious here..
Why not just call Heritage. Seriously. You guys have done enough on this forum to promote their brand, I cant imagine they wouldn't want to help you by finding one for you in a parts bin somewhere in the shop.

Joe D

**Patrick2** · 01-15-2015, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop

Correct. I'm searching for a new BJB to replace the original that arrived on Thom Van Hoose's Super Eagle.

it has worked intermittently since it arrived. Took the guitar in to a local luthier today who said the pickup appears to be shorting out beneath the cover, and could be something as minor as a winding repair. But he suggested it's beyond his comfort level and that to repair it could potentially cost more than a new BJB replacement.

I like the sound of the BJB, and would prefer a new one if its possible to find one.

Heck man . . that's an easy one. Just give Kent a call and ask him if he'd do the repair. Trust me . . it won't any where near the cost of a new one . . and his repair/rebuild would make it just a good as a new one.

**2bornot2bop** · 01-16-2015, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Patrick2

Heck man . . that's an easy one. Just give Kent a call and ask him if he'd do the repair. Trust me . . it won't any where near the cost of a new one . . and his repair/rebuild would make it just a good as a new one.

Thanks for the suggestion P. I'll give that a try.

Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco

2B,
Captain Obvious here..
Why not just call Heritage. Seriously. You guys have done enough on this forum to promote their brand, I cant imagine they wouldn't want to help you by finding one for you in a parts bin somewhere in the shop.

Joe D

Thanks Joe, but the guitar was made 24 years ago. I'd not trouble Heritage about a Gibson parts product I've never seen on another Heritage guitar. I can only assume Thom Van Hoose requested the install of the BJB at the time of the guitars production.

**Max405** · 01-16-2015, 02:28 PM

Gotcha Bud.
After I sent the Email, I realized that my solution was toooo simple and I'm a dope for not thinking you would have figured that out, if it feasible.

JD

**2bornot2bop** · 01-16-2015, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco

Gotcha Bud.
After I sent the Email, I realized that my solution was toooo simple and I'm a dope for not thinking you would have figured that out, if it feasible.

JD

No biggie. Thanks just the same for your response....okay, now I'm on a mission to find one. It's got to be easier than finding a '1100 for a great price

**rpguitar** · 01-16-2015, 06:33 PM

There was a BJB on eBay a couple months back. I waffled and it sold for a very low price, maybe $99 or so. Just gotta go hunting I guess.

**vinnyv1k** · 01-16-2015, 07:29 PM

Lindy Fralin will repair it for you.

**wintermoon** · 01-16-2015, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by rpguitar

There was a BJB on eBay a couple months back. I waffled and it sold for a very low price, maybe $99 or so. Just gotta go hunting I guess.

that's an absolute steal, I've seen them sell for $350[not listed for, but sold for]

**fabiansey** · 01-17-2015, 04:46 AM

maybe a stupid question but-isnt it possible to get it from gibson or one of the big gibson dealer when you just call or write them?
I mean, Gibson uses new ones on new guitars so there will be at least some of them in the custom shop.

**Archie** · 01-19-2015, 05:16 PM

I just bought this guitar
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With this pickup attached

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With this receipt of original purchase.

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**2bornot2bop** · 01-19-2015, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by ArchtopHeaven

I just bought this guitar - With this pickup attached

Rub it in why don't you!

**Archie** · 01-19-2015, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop

Rub it in why don't you!

Well tbh I was thinking of keeping the guitar acoustic. I only came on here and asked about what a BJB is when I posted pics of the guitar. A fellow forum member told me what it was and then I remembered seeing a thread about it.

What I'm saying is, it might be your lucky day. I will pm you

**2bornot2bop** · 01-20-2015, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by ArchtopHeaven

Well tbh I was thinking of keeping the guitar acoustic. I only came on here and asked about what a BJB is when I posted pics of the guitar. A fellow forum member told me what it was and then I remembered seeing a thread about it.

What I'm saying is, it might be your lucky day. I will pm you

Sounds good. Gorgeous looking archtop!