Detail 01
Bridge-position sizing
Bridge and neck covers differ in leg spacing and pole hole placement. A neck cover will not seat correctly here.
Product detailSKU #1273888006522
GibsonBridge Humbucker Cover Chrome
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Chrome cover for a Gibson-spec bridge humbucker. For players replacing a damaged cover or converting an open-coil bridge pickup to a covered look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a dented or corroded cover on a Gibson bridge pickup
- Converting an open-coil bridge humbucker to a covered look
- Matching a bridge cover to an existing chrome neck cover
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Neck-position pickups, which use different mounting-leg spacing
- Anyone unwilling to solder — covers must be soldered to the baseplate
- Non-Gibson humbuckers with different pole spacing or baseplate dimensions
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Chrome finish
Chrome stays bright and shows fingerprints. It will not age or dull the way nickel does over years of play.
Detail 03
Metal cover over open coils
A cover slightly rolls off the top end and can reduce perceived output a touch compared to the same pickup uncovered.
Detail 04
Gibson pole spacing
Hole pattern matches Gibson humbucker screw poles. Wider-spaced or import pickups will not line up.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cover only. No pickup, wire, mounting ring or screws included.
- 02Fitting requires soldering the cover to the pickup baseplate at two corners.
- 03Removing an existing cover risks damaging the coils if heat is applied too long.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a neck humbucker?
No. This is sized for the bridge position. Neck and bridge covers differ in mounting-leg spacing, so a bridge cover will not sit flat in the neck slot.
02Does a cover change the sound?
Slightly. A metal cover takes a small amount of edge off the treble and can soften the attack a little. Most players find the difference subtle.
03Can I install this without soldering?
Not securely. Covers are soldered to the baseplate to stop them vibrating and squealing. Friction-fitting alone tends to rattle.
04Does it fit non-Gibson humbuckers?
Only if the pickup uses Gibson pole spacing and baseplate dimensions. Many import and wide-spaced bridge humbuckers will not line up.
