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Why are metal covers put on pickups?

April 26, 2017covers metal pickups

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Why are metal covers put on pickups?

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As stated in question # 18, metal covers are basically used to reduce electrical interference and also can be cosmetically altered with Chrome, Nickel, Gold or other desired plating. Many players have used the metal pickup covers as an extra fret or to get enhanced guitar sounds from the pickup.