Topmusicanswers
If your pickups are Gibson-style humbuckers with metal covers and you are afraid that your sweaty hands will cause them to rust (it can happen), you can coat the metal pickup covers with a thin coat of clear lacquer. Steal a bottle of your girlfriend's clear nail polish. It works.
- Does rust affect guitar pickups?
- Why are my pickups rusting?
- How do you clean corroded guitar pickups?
- How do I get rid of rust on my guitar?
Does rust affect guitar pickups?
It shouldn't, no. It just adds character.
Why are my pickups rusting?
With the presence of Iron, a magnet can rust due to moisture in a case, high humidity in the air and most likely the sweat coming from your hands. Moisture contacts the pole piece and can cause it to rust. Most companies do not plate the Alnico pole pieces in their pickups.
How do you clean corroded guitar pickups?
But, if you do want to clean them, use some WD-40 or other penetrating oil on a rag or Q-tip and rub. This will get rid of the roughness. Then use a dry cloth to wipe up the excess.
How do I get rid of rust on my guitar?
The easiest way to remove rust from your guitar parts is to simply soak them in white vinegar. Use a container that is big enough for the parts you need to soak and submerge them in white vinegar for three to four hours. Remove each part from the white vinegar bath and gently scrub off the rust with a shop cloth.
