Keep pickup covers or remove them?

[markintime]

Since it was Leese's, I'd say keep 'em. BUT, if I ordered a new one, I'd go with the blackout treatment, but maybe keep chrome pup rings, just maybe...

 

[guitarman001]

https://soundcloud.com/tommysixstring/prs-5708-uncovered-5909-covered-comparison-neck-mid

Demo of my 59/09 covered vs 57/08 covered. Covered pups sound more muffled.