Just to put this in context, the order for this pickup came through a dealer so I had no direct customer contact.An aged nickel cover was speced which is what we did, the pic in the gallery is another example of what we can do but is actually an aged raw nickel cover which is a different finish again.
As with any hand finish, the results are always unique and do vary, also as Feline pointed out covers continue to age the more you play them. In fact the best way to age a cover is just to play the guitar.....nickel ages really quickly and the result is completely natural.
Re:burnt chrome...........again these are plated covers so will wear with time just like any normal cover.Plating is microns thick so isn't bullet proof.Chrome lasts the best is you always want a shinny look but eventually chrome will age.Nickel ages quickest-normally a couple of gigs and they start to go.One of the guitars at this years LGS had new nickel covers on and by the end of the show had developed a serious patina and great looking playing wear.
