Best Pickup Covers for Period Correct Builds 2025

Perfect pickup covers for period-correct-builds - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Vintage Restoration For Aesthetic Enhancement For Pickup Protection For Period Correct Builds For Visual Appeal For Guitar Modification

BRANDS: Göldo Gibson Seymour Duncan Fender DiMarzio

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover White Logo

by Seymour Duncan

Guitar Modification Vintage Restoration Period Correct Builds

Key Feature:

• Professional visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Authentic vintage appearance
• Period-correct restoration

✗ CONS

• Can trap dust and debris
• Not necessary for function

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover White Logo, Covers for Pickup, Suitable for single coils, With logo, Colour: White, Set of...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 288291

$33

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Seymour Duncan Humbucker Cover Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Seymour Duncan Humbucker Cover Gold

by Seymour Duncan

Aesthetic Enhancement Period Correct Builds Vintage Restoration

Key Feature:

• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✓ PROS

• Protects pickup from damage
• Authentic vintage appearance

✗ CONS

• May slightly affect tone
• May interfere with pickup adjustment

Seymour Duncan Humbucker Cover GoldHumbucker CoverSuitable for all regular 6-string humbucker modelsMade of nickel...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 383029

$52

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⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover Set Cream Logo

by Seymour Duncan

Visual Appeal Aesthetic Enhancement Pickup Protection

Key Feature:

• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✓ PROS

• Period-correct restoration
• Professional visual appeal

✗ CONS

• May interfere with pickup adjustment
• Can trap dust and debris

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover Set Cream LogoSet of Pickup Caps for Single CoilsFit all Seymour Duncan SSL models except...

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556858

$36

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⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover Black Logo

by Seymour Duncan

Visual Appeal Period Correct Builds Vintage Restoration

Key Feature:

• Authentic vintage appearance

✓ PROS

• Protects pickup from damage
• Authentic vintage appearance

✗ CONS

• May slightly affect tone
• Can trap dust and debris

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover Black Logo, Pickup Cover, For single coils with logo, Colour: Black, Set of 3

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 288289

$36

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Göldo Open Cover Single Coil Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Göldo Open Cover Single Coil Gold

by Göldo

Aesthetic Enhancement Period Correct Builds Pickup Protection

Key Feature:

• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✓ PROS

• Period-correct restoration
• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✗ CONS

• Can trap dust and debris
• Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade

Göldo Open Cover Single Coil Gold, Pickup Cap, For open single coils, PU02G, Colour: Gold

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 514136

$21

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DiMarzio DM2001BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

DiMarzio DM2001BK

by DiMarzio

Pickup Protection Guitar Modification Visual Appeal

Key Feature:

• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✓ PROS

• Authentic vintage appearance
• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✗ CONS

• Can trap dust and debris
• Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade

DiMarzio DM2001BK, Cover, For Di Marzio, Designed for humbuckers in single coil format, Set of 3 pieces, Colour: Black

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 113679

$11

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Göldo Cover Single Coil Nickel - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Göldo Cover Single Coil Nickel

by Göldo

Pickup Protection Period Correct Builds Visual Appeal

Key Feature:

• Protects pickup from damage

✓ PROS

• Authentic vintage appearance
• Professional visual appeal

✗ CONS

• Not necessary for function
• Can trap dust and debris

Göldo Cover Single Coil Nickel, Pickup Cover, For single coil pickups, Colour: Nickel, Manufacturer No. PU00N

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 516743

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Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover for ST-Style BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover for ST-Style BL

by Seymour Duncan

Guitar Modification Aesthetic Enhancement Pickup Protection

Key Feature:

• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✓ PROS

• Authentic vintage appearance
• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✗ CONS

• May interfere with pickup adjustment
• Can trap dust and debris

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover for ST-Style BL, Pickup Cap, For ST-style single coil pickups, Fits all Seymour Duncan SSL...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 558002

$12

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Fender Pure Vintage 60's Strat Kit - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Pure Vintage 60's Strat Kit

by Fender

Vintage Restoration Visual Appeal Pickup Protection

Key Feature:

• Protects pickup from damage

✓ PROS

• Professional visual appeal
• Protects pickup from damage

✗ CONS

• May slightly affect tone
• Not necessary for function

Fender Pure Vintage 60's Strat Kit, 60's Stratocaster Accessory Kit*Consisting of:*, 3x Single coil covers,...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 332944

$25

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Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS1G Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS1G Gold

by Göldo

Visual Appeal Vintage Restoration Aesthetic Enhancement

Key Feature:

• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✓ PROS

• Period-correct restoration
• Authentic vintage appearance

✗ CONS

• Not necessary for function
• Can trap dust and debris

Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS1G Gold, Humbucker Cover, Dimensions: 69 x 39 x 15 mm, String spacing: 49.2 mm, Material:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 575599

$16

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Göldo Cover SingleCoil Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Göldo Cover SingleCoil Black

by Göldo

Aesthetic Enhancement Visual Appeal Guitar Modification

Key Feature:

• Protects pickup from damage

✓ PROS

• Professional visual appeal
• Period-correct restoration

✗ CONS

• Can trap dust and debris
• Not necessary for function

Göldo Cover SingleCoil Black, Pickup Cover, For single coils, Without holes, Colour: Black

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 215974

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Harley Benton PartsPickupcover SinglecoilAWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton PartsPickupcover SinglecoilAWH

by Harley Benton

Period Correct Builds Vintage Restoration Pickup Protection

Key Feature:

• Authentic vintage appearance

✓ PROS

• Period-correct restoration
• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✗ CONS

• Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade
• Not necessary for function

Harley Benton Parts Pickupcover Singlecoil AWH, Pickup Cover For Single Coils, Colour: Aged white*Note:* The exact...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 284030

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Seymour Duncan Trembucker Cover Nickel - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Seymour Duncan Trembucker Cover Nickel

by Seymour Duncan

Period Correct Builds Visual Appeal Guitar Modification

Key Feature:

• Professional visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Period-correct restoration
• Professional visual appeal

✗ CONS

• May interfere with pickup adjustment
• May slightly affect tone

Seymour Duncan Trembucker Cover Nickel, Nickel-plated Trembucker Cover, Fits all regular F-spaced "Seymour...

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 383439

$36

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DiMarzio DM2002AW PU Covers - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

DiMarzio DM2002AW PU Covers

by DiMarzio

Pickup Protection Period Correct Builds Guitar Modification

Key Feature:

• Protects pickup from damage

✓ PROS

• Professional visual appeal
• Protects pickup from damage

✗ CONS

• Can trap dust and debris
• Not necessary for function

DiMarzio DM2002AW PU CoversPickup covers for electric guitarSingle coil caps for Twin Blade models (Fast...

⭐ 5.0/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 535239

$12

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Fender Roadworn Strat Pick Up W - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Fender Roadworn Strat Pick Up W

by Fender

Guitar Modification Aesthetic Enhancement Period Correct Builds

Key Feature:

• Professional visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Authentic vintage appearance
• Period-correct restoration

✗ CONS

• May slightly affect tone
• May interfere with pickup adjustment

Fender Roadworn Strat Pick Up W, Pickup Covers, Original Stratocaster pickup cover, Colour: Aged White, Shipping...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 453478

$22

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How to Choose the Best Pickup Covers

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced pickup covers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Göldo Cover Single Coil Nickel

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover for ST-Style BL

Fender Pure Vintage 60's Strat Kit

Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS1G Gold

Göldo Cover SingleCoil Black

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Seymour Duncan Trembucker Cover Nickel

DiMarzio DM2002AW PU Covers

Fender Roadworn Strat Pick Up W

How to Choose the Best Pickup Covers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much should I spend on pickup covers?

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