Cracked pickup cover?

[willdguitar]

I ordered two pickup covers for my 339 and unfortunately one of them came with a defect:

 

 

Full album: http://imgur.com/a/PQv8S

 

If I went ahead and installed the cover, would the gap cause any noticeable problems, like squealing? I'd give it a go, but soldering the cover effectively ruins any chance of returning the cover, which I'm reluctant to immediately do since return shipping + turnaround time for a new cover will be a PITA.

 

Thanks y'all!

[L5Larry]

The defect in that pickup cover would be completely unacceptable to me.

 

I can't tell from the photos whether it's a mfg defect or shipping damage, but either way ...

 

Explain to the supplier the situation, and suggest that they "express" freight a replacement to you.

 

 

PS: Before you go through all this again, make sure the cover(s) do indeed fit your pickups, specifically pole piece spacing. There may be discrepancies between "factory" pickups and "aftermarket" covers.

[kidblast]

would the gap cause any noticeable problems, like squealing?

 

If your pups are not microphonic already now, it shouldn't.. the covers are just [mostly] cosmetic.

[capmaster]

The defect in that pickup cover would be completely unacceptable to me.

 

I can't tell from the photos whether it's a mfg defect or shipping damage, but either way ...

 

Explain to the supplier the situation, and suggest that they "express" freight a replacement to you.

 

 

PS: Before you go through all this again, make sure the cover(s) do indeed fit your pickups, specifically pole piece spacing. There may be discrepancies between "factory" pickups and "aftermarket" covers.

I agree 100%.