Replaceing Pick Up Covers?

[THE DUG]

Anyone Have Any Experience?is It Hard To Do? Can I Mess Up The Pickup?ive Seen Replacement Tops On Ebay So I Guess It Can Be Done?were Do You Recommend Getting New Tops?ive Got A Set Of Sd's W/ Gold Covers.is It Stupid To Change Them To Nickel Just For Cosmetics? Im Looking At Buying Them Used For A Sweet Price, And Instead Of Changing All The Hardwear On My Lightburst Flametop Lp I Think Changing Covers Should Be( Hopefully) Cheaper And Look More Better!!thanks All!!

 

[JacksonMIA]

Re: Replaceing Pick Up Covers?

It's usually just a matter of desoldering the old ones and soldering the new ones on. If they're potted, you might want/need to redo that to help cut down on microphonics. And no, it's quite common, especially with the guys on here, to change covers specifically for cosmetic reasons.

I've never looked into covers, but I'm sure places like Stew Mac and Warmoth would have them. You can usually find them in the trading room here, too.

 

[PoorMan]

Re: Replaceing Pick Up Covers?

Welcome to the forum.

Try the search function. There is a tutorial that includes how to swap covers. Easy to do if you can solder. I'm new to soldering myself, but I've already done it many times.

You don't need to repot the covers, but put a piece of masking tape over the slugs to prevent metal on metal contact. This will keep things quiet.

Aw heck, here's a link...http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/barmagswap.htm

 

[THE DUG]

Re: Replaceing Pick Up Covers?

Thanks!!ill Let You Know How They Turn Out

 

[martinsixstringcustoms]

Re: Replaceing Pick Up Covers?

Make sure the covers you buy fit the pickups!