New cover for old Hotrails?

[PRG]

I've got an older bridge Hotrails model that has deep scratches in the bobbins that look really ugly and I'd like to cover it up. Can I update it to the newer covered Hotrails design, or does any company sell covers for bladed single-coil sized humbuckers?

 

[Fusion1]

Re: New cover for old Hotrails?

Good luck not that I'm aware of. The older style Hot Rails has the fiber bobbins which = non replaceable.

 

[Guest]

Re: New cover for old Hotrails?

Maybe you can fashion something out of veneered wood or some thin plastic. Just an idea, not really familiar with the HR.

 

[PRG]

Re: New cover for old Hotrails?

Well the newer Hotrails has a plastic cover, similar to normal single-coil covers, that sits down on top of the bobbins and leaves the blades exposed. If SD made that available to the public, I'd sure buy one.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: New cover for old Hotrails?

The new Hot Rails cover isn't something that fits over a pickup. The new version has none of the fiber material......it's a circuit board glued to the plastic housing.

Your best bet is to check out Allparts and see if theres a solid cover for a regular single coil (no holes), then use a razorknife or sandpaper to make the Hot Rails fit up into it.