Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

Anybody on here make pickguards?


ROConnell
 Share

Recommended Posts

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1487794174' post='3243057']
Of the pickguard makers advertising, how can I be sure that the types they make are exact versions for the instrument required? Or, to put it another way, who can confidently say that they will do a version of say a US Precision plate where the screws are in exactly the right place? I know that said plate does fit one of my instruments and the screw holes line up. I'd be cheesed off if I bought a new plate (in say a non-standard colour) only to find that, having been advertised as a certain type, that it wasn't a correct fit for one reason or another.
[/quote]

Many will offer a downloadable template, which does kind of work if you set up your printer correctly.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1487846284' post='3243430']
Many will offer a downloadable template, which does kind of work if you set up your printer correctly.
[/quote]

Funny you should mention that as I'd done just that this morning before I popped over to BassChat. NorthWest Guitars in this case who I have purchased from before and had great service.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='fiatcoupe432' timestamp='1487847849' post='3243453']
Or just sand down the pickguard spray some plastic primer and spray it black
[/quote]

Does this actually work and provide a hard enough wearing finish?
The worst thing would be to have a peeling flaking pickguard that was then no use in its original colour.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='ROConnell' timestamp='1481621426' post='3193713']
So can anyone do it?
[/quote]

I don't know if you've already seen this topic but here is an interesting post from it;
http://basschat.co.uk/topic/275859-old-front-door-and-a-shelf/page__view__findpost__p__2952016

Props to Jabba the Gut

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='fftc' timestamp='1487848634' post='3243462']


Does this actually work and provide a hard enough wearing finish?
The worst thing would be to have a peeling flaking pickguard that was then no use in its original colour.
[/quote]

If sanded down properly and clean properly shodn t be a problem , however you can use polycrylic after painted and that should do it .

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...