Best Pickup Covers Under $50 2025

Affordable pickup covers under $50 - great value without compromising quality

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

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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⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover Set PM Logo

by Seymour Duncan

Aesthetic Enhancement Pickup Protection Guitar Modification

Key Feature:

• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✓ PROS

• Easy aesthetic upgrade
• Protects pickup from damage

✗ CONS

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

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 556861

$36

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Seymour Duncan Soapbar Cover for P90 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Seymour Duncan Soapbar Cover for P90 Black

by Seymour Duncan

Aesthetic Enhancement Vintage Restoration Period Correct Builds

Key Feature:

• Period-correct restoration

✓ PROS

• Authentic vintage appearance
• Protects pickup from damage

✗ CONS

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

Seymour Duncan Soapbar Cover for P90 Black, Pick-Up Cover, For P90 Soapbar pickups, Fits all Seymour Duncan P90 models...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 602360

$11

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Seymour Duncan Humbucker Cover Nickel - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan Humbucker Cover Nickel

by Seymour Duncan

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

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Gibson PRPC-030 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Gibson PRPC-030

by Gibson

Aesthetic Enhancement Visual Appeal Period Correct Builds

Key Feature:

• Period-correct restoration

✓ PROS

• Easy aesthetic upgrade
• Period-correct restoration

✗ CONS

• May interfere with pickup adjustment
• Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade

Gibson PRPC-030, Pickup Cover, Original pickup cover, For humbucker, Neck position, Colour: Nickel

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 151547

$25

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Gibson PRPC-020 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 153865

$43

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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 Humbucker Cover PNS1A Antique - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS1A Antique

by Göldo

Guitar Modification Period Correct Builds Visual Appeal

Key Feature:

• Protects pickup from damage

✓ PROS

• Easy aesthetic upgrade
• Protects pickup from damage

✗ CONS

• Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade
• May interfere with pickup adjustment

Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS1A Antique, Humbucker Cover, Dimensions: 69 x 39 x 15 mm, String spacing: 49.2 mm, Made of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 575605

$11

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Gibson PRPC-040 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Gibson PRPC-040

by Gibson

Vintage Restoration Period Correct Builds Guitar Modification

Key Feature:

• Professional visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Authentic vintage appearance
• Period-correct restoration

✗ CONS

• May interfere with pickup adjustment
• Not necessary for function

Gibson PRPC-040, Pickup Cover, For P90/P100 pickups, Model: Dog Ear - with side mounting brackets, Colour: Black

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 198619

$19

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Allparts PU Cover Single Coil Set CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Allparts PU Cover Single Coil Set CH

by Allparts

Guitar Modification Visual Appeal Pickup Protection

Key Feature:

• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✓ PROS

• Easy aesthetic upgrade
• Authentic vintage appearance

✗ CONS

• May slightly affect tone
• Can trap dust and debris

Allparts PU Cover Single Coil Set CH, Single Coil Cover, For American ST-Style guitars, Material: Plastic, Colour:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 357744

$16

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Fender Strat Pickup Cover Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Fender Strat Pickup Cover Set BK

by Fender

Visual Appeal Aesthetic Enhancement Guitar Modification

Key Feature:

• Professional visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Protects pickup from damage
• Easy aesthetic upgrade

✗ CONS

• Not necessary for function
• Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade

Fender Strat Pickup Cover Set BK, Pickup Cover Set, For Stratocaster, Complete set, Colour: Black

⭐ 4.4/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 155946

$15

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#12

⭐ 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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Fender Pickup Covers Strat White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Pickup Covers Strat White

by Fender

Guitar Modification Pickup Protection Period Correct Builds

Key Feature:

• Period-correct restoration

✓ PROS

• Period-correct restoration
• Professional visual appeal

✗ CONS

• Additional cost for cosmetic upgrade
• May slightly affect tone

Fender Pickup Covers Strat White, Original Stratocaster Pickup Cover, Colour: White

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 158205

$15

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Fender Pure Vintage 50's Strat Kit - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Pure Vintage 50's Strat Kit

by Fender

Visual Appeal Guitar Modification Pickup Protection

Key Feature:

• Professional visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Period-correct restoration
• Protects pickup from damage

✗ CONS

• May slightly affect tone
• May interfere with pickup adjustment

Fender Pure Vintage 50's Strat Kit, 60's Stratocaster Accessory Kit*Consisting of:*, 3x Single coil covers,...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 332942

$25

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Seymour Duncan Trembucker Cover Nickel - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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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Best Pickup Covers Under $50 2025

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover for ST-Style BL

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover Set PM Logo

Seymour Duncan Soapbar Cover for P90 Black

Seymour Duncan Humbucker Cover Nickel

Gibson PRPC-030

Gibson PRPC-020

DiMarzio DM2001BK

Göldo Humbucker Cover PNS1A Antique

Gibson PRPC-040

Allparts PU Cover Single Coil Set CH

Fender Strat Pickup Cover Set BK

Seymour Duncan Pickup Cover Black Logo

Fender Pickup Covers Strat White

Fender Pure Vintage 50's Strat Kit

Seymour Duncan Trembucker Cover Nickel

How to Choose the Best Pickup Covers

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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