Len Posted July 9, 2025 Posted July 9, 2025 Looking for a pair of aged pickup covers to fit on a Gibson 498T/490R pair. Would like them to look similar to those in the pic ..
santellavision Posted July 9, 2025 Posted July 9, 2025 Just a note of caution. One thing that effects pickup tone is the material and how the cover fits against the bobbins. If it's loose and not snug, it can hurt the sound. I've read that from some pickup makers saying don't just pop on any old pickup cover. nickel silver covers are the best for the least amount of high-end loss. So, trying not to poo-poo your search, but just a little FYI.
Len Posted July 10, 2025 Author Posted July 10, 2025 5 minutes ago, murkat said: What spacing do you need Len? I'll have to look it up ... whatever fits Gibson 498T/490R
Dave Scepter Posted July 10, 2025 Posted July 10, 2025 1 hour ago, Len said: I'll have to look it up ... whatever fits Gibson 498T/490R The Gibson 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge) humbucker pickups have different pole piece spacing. The 490R has a spacing of approximately 49.4mm, while the 498T is F-spaced with a spacing of around 52.0mm
Len Posted July 10, 2025 Author Posted July 10, 2025 7 minutes ago, Dave Scepter said: The Gibson 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge) humbucker pickups have different pole piece spacing. The 490R has a spacing of approximately 49.4mm, while the 498T is F-spaced with a spacing of around 52.0mm Thanks Dave
Dave Scepter Posted July 11, 2025 Posted July 11, 2025 On 7/9/2025 at 7:36 PM, Len said: Thanks Dave You're welcome... if nobody here has them, I would recommend Philadelphia Luthier... fairly inexpensive, and you can relic them rather easily with Muriatic acid or equivalent... I do it all the time with swimming pool Muriatic acid... you may be happy with the "raw unfinished" look https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/search.php?page=2§ion=product&search_query=Pickup+covers+
murkat Posted July 11, 2025 Posted July 11, 2025 I have a bunch of gibson covers. I’ll rummage through them see what i got that will fit
Len Posted July 19, 2025 Author Posted July 19, 2025 Got a pair of Raw Nickel from Philadelphiam Luthier ... Great price , look good Thanks for the recommend @Dave Scepter
WiskiTangoFoxtrot Posted July 30, 2025 Posted July 30, 2025 I 2nd the raw nickel covers from Philly. They’re great and fit the look bill.
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