Junior Jr III Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I've got an SG Special faded brown and I love everything about it except maybe the uncovered pickups. That is I'd like to have them covered, somewhat for the look and somewhat for protection. The tape wrap around the coils has a couple of nicks in it and I don't want it to get worse. So how hard is it to add covers to pickups? And will the fit the same or will routing need to be done? Any tips appreciated, even if it's 'go to a professional'. Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hummm , Awesome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 plastic covers are easy. Nickel ones need soldering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hummm , Awesome ! Very nice! Is that just metal pickup rings added? I hadn't thought of that. Mine would look almost the same except for having a matte finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Covers go right on and there are various covers including the regular factory covers by Gibson. I think maybe the tone may be affected slightly and may or may not be a concern. Something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hey Revolution Six, are those separate pickup rings or are they part of the pickup, such as Guitar Fetish's Retro pickups? I've seen some nice pieces from Stew-Mac that might do the trick. I wondered if the tone or volume might be affected by covering the pickups but this option would skip that issue. Thanks for the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 They are open covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 They are open covers Cool. 1 where can I get them 2 how do they attach? solder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Make a search on Google, Reverb, eBay ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam M Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hummm , Awesome ! They look great I might have to do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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