discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Pickguard - Or NO Pickguard? Pickguard: Edited July 20, 2018 by discreet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) No Pickguard: What do you think? Edited July 20, 2018 by discreet 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 It works great both ways. Personally I like the guard but it is nice to mix it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 No pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Pertinent for me. My first 51 build had one: But my current build does not... So I say mood, and colour dependent.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Pertinent for me. My first 51 build had one: But my current build does not... So I say mood, and colour dependent.... Nice. Also f-hole dependent. But I think cream works without a guard. There is also the option of a black guard, just to confuse the issue... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, discreet said: Nice. Also f-hole dependent. But I think cream works without a guard. There is also the option of a black guard, just to confuse the issue... I really like black on cream. My 74 P is black guard on cream - It was olympic white but it's custard now 😅 f-hole and guard would be too busy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 No guard or the black guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 No guard for me - no holes = no guard - don't go drilling it now, you might regret it forever 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Just now, KiOgon said: No guard for me - no holes = no guard - don't go drilling it now, you might regret it forever 😎 He can always haphazardly fill them and daub some sharpie on top at a later date so no worries.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, gary mac said: No guard or the black guard It's a possibility... courtesy of, and with thanks to, Mr Kodiakblair. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 You could always decoupage a Paisleyguard to put on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: You could always decoupage a Paisleyguard to put on it... Errm... no. Especially given Kodiakblair's recent trials and tribulations with Paisley... I might consider a 50s -style pin-up though, that would be in keeping with the vibe. Edited July 20, 2018 by discreet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, KiOgon said: No guard for me - no holes = no guard - don't go drilling it now, you might regret it forever 😎 It already had pickguard holes - I filled them with Milliput before the refinish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) For me the pickguard is part of the classic '51 look. I think the white just about edges it over the black, but both look fantastic in those pictures. Edited July 20, 2018 by Cato 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 So - it ain't got holes now has it!? 5 minutes ago, discreet said: It already had pickguard holes - I filled them with Milliput before the refinish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, discreet said: Errm... no. Especially given Kodiakblair's recent trials and tribulations with Paisley... I might consider a 50s -style pin-up though, that would be in keeping with the vibe. Now there's an idea... You could call it the Flying FenderFortress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 1 minute ago, KiOgon said: So - it ain't got holes now has it!? Erm... technically, no. But I could re-drill them easily enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 1 minute ago, discreet said: Erm... technically, no. But I could re-drill them easily enough... Stick it on with some double sided tape and glue fake screw heads onto the pick guard. (I'm being about 75% serious actually..!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Bridgehouse said: Now there's an idea... You could call it the Flying FenderFortress Heh. Or 'Knockers Ahoy.' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 1 minute ago, discreet said: Erm... technically, no. But I could re-drill them easily enough... I was thinking along Bridgehouse's lines - - - - - - - then I had a light bulb moment 🤡 why not get a matching hole-less pick guard? 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Just now, KiOgon said: I was thinking along Bridgehouse's lines - - - - - - - then I had a light bulb moment 🤡 why not get a matching hole-less pick guard? 🤓 But don't fit it 'cos it looks better without 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Just now, KiOgon said: I was thinking along Bridgehouse's lines - - - - - - - then I had a light bulb moment 🤡 why not get a matching hole-less pick guard? 🤓 I tried that - it looks really odd - you need the screws for it to look "right" - so saw off the heads, stick them in the holes, and then double sided tape - then if you want to go guard less you can do...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 1 minute ago, KiOgon said: I was thinking along Bridgehouse's lines - - - - - - - then I had a light bulb moment 🤡 why not get a matching hole-less pick guard? 🤓 That is an option. Or I could just paint the guard on, changing the colour if I get bored... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Just now, discreet said: That is an option. Or I could just paint the guard on, changing the colour if I get bored... Stick some paisley wallpaper on in the shape of a guard 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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