humbucker covers

[Nathan]

I'm considering getting some gold humbucker covers for my guitar. I was just wondering what kind of change it makes to the sound and how do I know if a certain cover will fit my guitar? Can I just get any cover or do i need to measure something and be sure of it? thanks

[darkshadow54321]

Re: humbucker covers

It's best to get Duncan covers since others may not fit.

Covers are supposed to make the pickups sound brighter, but it's a tiny difference and some are skeptical to the effect on tone.

[Surgeon]

Re: humbucker covers

Some guys don't notice any difference when comparing covered to non-covered. Others feel there's a slight decrease in the highs... You be the judge, it's not a big change at all...

[Nathan]

Re: humbucker covers

thanks guys, however they're not duncan pickups in my guitar that i'm wanting to get covers for, they're just the ones that came with the guitar. its a flying-v knockoff from the '80s.

[rspst14]

Re: humbucker covers

It's best to get Duncan covers since others may not fit.

Covers are supposed to make the pickups sound brighter, but it's a tiny difference and some are skeptical to the effect on tone.

Actually, it's usually the opposite effect, if any. Some people notice a slight decrease in highs, some don't notice anything. To be honest, I think perception plays a huge role in what we think we hear sometimes.

Ryan