MarkG3 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Would a Fender 51 p bass pickup cover fit a Fender Mike Dirnt? Thanks Edited May 18, 2013 by OBT1000_S12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hmm, possibly not given the size of the Badass. If your`re not that fussed on the Badass, swap it for a regular Fender Bridge then the cover should fit fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks Lozz I thought the bridge would be tight how about the pickup cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) For the pickup cover On Amazon the dimensions say: Product Dimensions: 4.5 inches x 3.2 inches x 1 inches So measuring them up they should fit? Edited May 4, 2013 by OBT1000_S12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 I'm going for it, if they fit then good if not then I'll find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Think pickup cover should be fine - after all, they fit regular Precisions and the MD has regular Precision pickups so reckon no probs there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Ah I didn't know that so it should be fine then, thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Does anyone have any pictures that might show that it fits? Edited May 11, 2013 by OBT1000_S12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Let's get this straight. You have a Mike Dirnt. You want a cover for the pickup? Ok. If you want the 51 style cover, then no. You want a 51 style bridge cover? No. Won't fit over the Badass. The upshot is: Covers + Dirnt = non-starter. You might fit a 57 pickup cover, but it would look horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Yea that's right, have you tried this or something similar? I know the bridge is a tight fit/won't fit however I now have conflicting answers saying they do fit split pups and they don't. I personally think it'll look good with covers hence me asking but if you mean the later version of the cover then it would look weird:D Edited May 11, 2013 by OBT1000_S12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I have a bridge cover, ill try it on my dirnt but I would guess its a no start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 That would be good thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 The 51 style covers will only fit over 51 style bits. Although a Badass III is ok. But the Dirnt isn't drilled for string-through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hey mate just tried it, and it does go over the badass but it hangs over the end of the bass slightly. It actually looks pretty cool! Can't insert pics here if you send me your email ill send a couple through to you. Could even sell you the ashtray if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) Thanks mate I'll PM you my email! I had actually got a set of covers ordered a few days ago but thanks for the offer Do you have a pickup ashtray to see if it fits? Edited May 12, 2013 by OBT1000_S12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hey mate, pics are sent! Sorry only had the bridge ashtray as it was on my jazz bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) Thanks mate looks pretty cool, so gives me an idea of what it'll look like Still interested to see pictures of any covers on split coils Edited May 12, 2013 by OBT1000_S12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Of course, you could bin the BAII - original style is every bit as good, and guaranteed to fit. (4-saddle BBOT that is, not 51 bridge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 True I had thought about it but quite like the BA2. If it ends up neither fitting then it isn't a loss as I'll keep them to go towards my next project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I will have a try of the ashtray on my jazz which is fitted with a gotoh 201, probably same problem though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Well after all that wait, I can confirm that they don't fit the pickup one is about half an inch too small and the bridge one as kind of expected doesn't fit, well it does but not properly as about a cm of the back end of the bridge sticks out. So hopefully this will help others to not make the same mistake as me. Thanks to everyone for their input I'll keep the covers for a future project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Oh that's a pain for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 I know very frustrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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