How does the pickup cover influence sound? Neck Burstbucker 1 with pickup cover on and off. 2008 Gibson Les Paul 1959 Standard Reissue R9 through a 2016 Pure Tone Amps Offset through a 1971 Marshall 1982A. Bedroom volume level. Close mic Beyerdynamic M160 Ribbon and room mic AKG C451E condenser. Apogee Duet sound card and an IPad with cubasis, no post processing.