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Using deep drawn covers made of brass or aluminum and then plated with chrome, nickel or gold plating can reduce the brightness in the pickup and nickel silver is one of the best materials to be used. It is easy to draw (form in deep draw molds) and has less capacitance than brass or aluminum....