Best Pickup Covers Under $50 2026
Affordable pickup covers under $50 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover Black Logo
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
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4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 288289
$36
#2
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5.0/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Seymour Duncan Trembucker Cover Nickel
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...
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5.0/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 383439
$36
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Harley Benton PartsPickupcover Single CoilBK
Guitar Modification
Period Correct Builds
Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Easy aesthetic upgrade
✓ PROS
- • Easy aesthetic upgrade
- • Professional visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Can trap dust and debris
- • Not necessary for function
Harley Benton PartsPickupcover Single CoilBK, Pickup Cover / Cover, For single coils, Colour: Black
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4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 147362
$2
#4
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4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Gibson PRPC-025
by
Gibson
Aesthetic Enhancement
Vintage Restoration
Visual Appeal
Key Feature:
• Protects pickup from damage
✓ PROS
- • Authentic vintage appearance
- • Period-correct restoration
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade
- • May slightly affect tone
Gibson PRPC-025, Pickup Cover, Original pickup cover, For humbucker, Bridge position, Colour: Gold
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4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 153871
$43
#5
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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
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton PartsPickupcover Single CoilWH
Aesthetic Enhancement
Guitar Modification
Visual Appeal
Key Feature:
• Authentic vintage appearance
✓ PROS
- • Period-correct restoration
- • Authentic vintage appearance
✗ CONS
- • May interfere with pickup adjustment
- • Can trap dust and debris
Harley Benton PartsPickupcover Single CoilWH, Pickup Cover, For single coil pickup, Colour: White
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 163877
$2
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Gibson PRPC-020
by
Gibson
Aesthetic Enhancement
Period Correct Builds
Pickup Protection
Key Feature:
• Authentic vintage appearance
✓ PROS
- • Authentic vintage appearance
- • Period-correct restoration
✗ CONS
- • May slightly affect tone
- • May interfere with pickup adjustment
Gibson PRPC-020, Pickup Cover, Original pickup cover, For humbucker, Neck position, Colour: Gold
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4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 153865
$43
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS0A Antique
by
Göldo
Visual Appeal
Pickup Protection
Period Correct Builds
Key Feature:
• Easy aesthetic upgrade
✓ PROS
- • Authentic vintage appearance
- • Protects pickup from damage
✗ CONS
- • Can trap dust and debris
- • Not necessary for function
Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS0A Antique, Cover for Humbucker, Dimensions: 69 x 39 x 15 mm, Closed, Material: Nickel...
⭐
4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 185704
$11
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Schaller Pickup Cover 6 Hole-Neck CH
by
Schaller
Visual Appeal
Period Correct Builds
Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Protects pickup from damage
✓ PROS
- • Professional visual appeal
- • Easy aesthetic upgrade
✗ CONS
- • Can trap dust and debris
- • May interfere with pickup adjustment
Schaller Pickup Cover 6 Hole Neck CHSchaller Item No: 17010204neck positionmaterial: nickel silversizes ( L x W x H ):...
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 308186
$13
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover White Logo
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
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Göldo Open Cover Single Coil Chrome
by
Göldo
Period Correct Builds
Aesthetic Enhancement
Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Professional visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Easy aesthetic upgrade
- • Authentic vintage appearance
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade
- • May slightly affect tone
Göldo Open Cover Single Coil Chrome, Pickup Cap, Suitable for single coil pickups, Open, Colour: Chrome, Manufacturer...
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 526758
$12
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Göldo PU01C
by
Göldo
Period Correct Builds
Vintage Restoration
Aesthetic Enhancement
Key Feature:
• Professional visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Authentic vintage appearance
- • Protects pickup from damage
✗ CONS
- • Not necessary for function
- • May interfere with pickup adjustment
Göldo PU01C, Pickup cover, For Single coil pickup, Colour: Chrome
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 183639
$6
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan Humbucker Cover Nickel
Pickup Protection
Visual Appeal
Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Authentic vintage appearance
✓ PROS
- • Professional visual appeal
- • Easy aesthetic upgrade
✗ CONS
- • May slightly affect tone
- • Not necessary for function
Seymour Duncan Humbucker Cover Nickel, Nickel-plated Humbucker Cover, Suitable for all regular 6-string humbucker...
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 383437
$36
#15
⭐
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
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.
