Members JSynthGuitarMan Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 So, what's your preference? Covered or uncovered pickups? Or are you more of a 'screw that, give me a P-90 type?' Covered: Uncovered: P-90's: NOTE: I used an SG as an example, this applies to every guitar. Also note: I am aware that a bunch of you will show up and do the usual 'It doesn't matter what it looks like, it's the sound', and yes, I am aware of that, but for you, in your personal opinion, what looks better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 really depends on the guitar. I have 3 LP styles and 2 have uncovered pups. My overall preference is covered though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catscurlyear Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 NOTE: I used an SG as an example, this applies to every guitar. Also note: I am aware that a bunch of you will show up and do the usual 'It doesn't matter what it looks like, it's the sound', and yes, I am aware of that, but for you, in your personal opinion, what looks better? don`t know if they look better but ,i had one of those new fandangled Jaguars with two humbuckers on it, when i put drive on the amp they used to squeel like pigs ,i took the metal covers off and that solved it ,anyway i swapped the modernised Jag for a better guitar ,i`ve still got the metal covers though i forgot to put em back on.oh well!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 Covers get scratched easily and don't work for all types of pickups. I like uncovered. Sounds better (I think), easy to repair as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 I don't really even notice on most guitars whether the HBs are covered or uncovered, but I'll take P90s over HBs any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 Covers get scratched easily and don't work for all types of pickups. I like uncovered. Sounds better (I think), easy to repair as well. How often do you find yourself repairing pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 Depends on the guitar. I've never removed or added covers to pickups, so I can't say how much tonal difference they make, but I have both covered and uncovered humbuckers (and P90s) that sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 How often do you find yourself repairing pickups? Yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 I like 'em uncovered, in almost every situation ... except high-dollar bling-y guitars, and if it's going to have a custom finish, I like it when they're covered and painted to match. But overall, uncovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scuzzo Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 mho,,, the cover serves a purpose.. it rolls of the high freq and takes away some of the highs..its not about the looks.. if you want to have a higher gain sound you pop the covers off an you will get those highs but it will also put a bit more edge to the sound... the cover tends to tame the pickup a bit.. and it also seems to level to Mids and highs a bit... at least thats my findings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ten56gibby Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 P-90 w no covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 Uncovered looks unfinished to me. The material used may or may not have a big impact on the sound. Cheap chrome plated brass covers will definitely eat highs while a good nickel cover won't have much impacts. I have become a fan of the beauty ring... EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Engl Kramer Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 Uncovered looks unfinished to me. The material used may or may not have a big impact on the sound. Cheap chrome plated brass covers will definitely eat highs while a good nickel cover won't have much impacts. I have become a fan of the beauty ring... EG I guess they had to come up with a fancy name- Ringpeice probably wouldn't sell so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 I was thinking Rock Ring. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PatrickS Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 After careful study (spent almost 20 seconds), I could find no difference between the 2nd (Uncovered) and 3rd (P90's) pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 I have guitars with all types and like them all. I dont see having to be in one camp or the other. What sounds or looks best depends on the guitar. Its like having a car with hubcaps or without them to me.If the covered pickups are microphonic they need potting. I have had some guitars with uncovered bobbins catch the E string under the lip as well so both can have issues. P 90s are songle coil so that are in a different camp all together to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ten56gibby Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 After careful study (spent almost 20 seconds), I could find no difference between the 2nd (Uncovered) and 3rd (P90's) pictures... Me either. I think the OP accidentally posted the code for the P90-equipped SG twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tennessee Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 At first almost all electrics were covered, and then as time went on the uncovered humbucker came about when guys tore off the covers of their old bucker, and the industry followed. Then as vintage guitars gained in value so much, manufacturers tried to bring back the covered humbucker to make them look more expensive. As far as sound, any difference can be compensated for in amp, pedal, volume and tone settings. I prefer covered for the simple reason I don't care much for the tape showing and other little things being exposed, and it provides a catch place for all KINDS of skank...Just looks dirtier. Course, some people like dirty guitars, otherwise the "Roadworn" series would have never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim85IROC Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 I generally prefer the appearance of covered. I think it's classier, especially after the uncovered pickups become a dirt and debris magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JSynthGuitarMan Posted May 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 Yes, I did accidentally post the P-90 pic twice... being fixed...and IMHO, covered always looks hotter. As someone above said, uncovered seems... unfinished. Or less classy. I'm not sure, but I definitely prefer covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 aesthetically speaking, covered are nice. Sonically speaking - what a silly question. P90s of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members reverberlayed Posted May 20, 2011 Members Share Posted May 20, 2011 For me it depends. I like covered in LPs and SGs over but P90s look the coolest imo. No idea about sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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