ask28 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi! There is some oxidation (according to a friend) accumulating on both pickups. He has informed me that if I don't remedy this issue, the pickups will lose signal clarity. Is this true? Has anyone got any hints on how to remove it? I wish I had better photos, but I assume you know what I'm talking about. By the way, any clue on what pickups these are? I bought this 2002 LP Standard Desertburst used, and I assume they weren't changed. BB Pros? Thanks for you help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 There is some oxidation (according to a friend) accumulating on both pickups. He has informed me that if I don't remedy this issue, the pickups will lose signal clarity...Have him tell that to people who own vintage guitars! Oxidation on metal pickup covers is pretty much an inevitability, and it won't necessarily affect the sound all that much, so don't worry. Also, DO NOT try to remove/clean the oxidized area, because it could remove the plating (if any) or even worse! cause the cover to oxidize faster. So just leave them as is, and enjoy playing you very beautiful Gibson LP. P.S. If you are worried about it, you could swap out the pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 New covers? http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardware,_parts/Electric_guitar%3A_Covers_plates/Covers_For_Humbucking_Pickups.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Let your friend join this forum and try to get that one past us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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