pickup cover
A 'pickup cover' is used in electric guitars and basses to protect the pickup and sometimes modify the instrument's tone.
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Definition
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(technical)A protective casing for an electric guitar or bass pickup, often made from metal or plastic, which can also alter the instrument's tone.
Example
- He removed the pickup cover to clean the guitar's electronics.
- The metal pickup cover gave the guitar a warmer, smoother sound.
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(technical)A decorative and functional cover placed over the pickup of an electric instrument to shield it from dust and damage.
Example
- The guitar's pickup cover was scratched, so she replaced it with a new one.
- Plastic pickup covers are popular for their minimal impact on tone.
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