WTB Aged Pickup Covers

[Len]

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 ..

Edited July 9, 2025 by Len

[santellavision]

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.

Edited July 9, 2025 by santellavision

[murkat]

What spacing do you need Len?

[Len]

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]

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]

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]

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&section=product&search_query=Pickup+covers+

[murkat]

I have a bunch of gibson covers. I’ll rummage through them see what i got that will fit

[Len]

Got a pair of Raw Nickel from Philadelphiam Luthier ... Great price , look good

Thanks for the recommend @Dave Scepter

[WiskiTangoFoxtrot]

I 2nd the raw nickel covers from Philly. They’re great and fit the look bill.