How do I remove the covers on my humbuckers?
You need to carefully remove the solder joints that connect the bottom plate to the cover. I find it best to heat the solder and tap it gently to release the solder. Do not try to pry the cover off with a screw driver or knife as the coil can be damaged. You need to carefully inspect the inside of the cover before removing it as the solder can snag and cut through the protective tape around the coil and damage the magnet wire or coil wrappings. If your pickups are epoxied, it will be difficult to remove. I have removed epoxied covers by placing the pickups in hot water but this is dangerous and you can burn yourself if not careful…So I don t suggest doing this…
