All Discussions Tagged 'pickguard' - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T13:35:11Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=pickguard&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSource for vintage Martin-style pickguards?tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-03-23:2177249:Topic:1679572017-03-23T18:26:55.967ZDave McCartyhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveMcCarty
<p>I have looked at all the usual sources, but no one seems to make a truly authentic-looking pickguard material that replicates the look of a vintage Martin guard. They're too bright, too colorful. Nothing I've seen really replicates a vintage look. </p>
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<p>Any solutions?</p>
<p>I have looked at all the usual sources, but no one seems to make a truly authentic-looking pickguard material that replicates the look of a vintage Martin guard. They're too bright, too colorful. Nothing I've seen really replicates a vintage look. </p>
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<p>Any solutions?</p> Newly Bound Pickguard Split in Halftag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-29:2177249:Topic:1015162013-01-29T19:57:15.529ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
I made a new tortoise pickguard for an archtop and added a single layer of white binding. I waited several days before leveling and polishing and another week before mounting it. A few days later I noticed a fracture running through the scew hole. I removed the pickguard and flexed it to see the crack's extent and the pickguard broke cleanly in half.<br />
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I used the StewMac 1701 tortoise pickguard material, the 5777 white plastic binding and joined them with Weld-On cement. I pre-bent the binding,…
I made a new tortoise pickguard for an archtop and added a single layer of white binding. I waited several days before leveling and polishing and another week before mounting it. A few days later I noticed a fracture running through the scew hole. I removed the pickguard and flexed it to see the crack's extent and the pickguard broke cleanly in half.<br />
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I used the StewMac 1701 tortoise pickguard material, the 5777 white plastic binding and joined them with Weld-On cement. I pre-bent the binding, taped it in place, heated it with a hair dryer, and let it cool before gluing. I used a board and finishing nails to glue the binding and a Les Paul bracket to mount which I bent to reduce torque on the guard.<br />
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I was able to glue it back together with Weld-On but a witness line remained after sanding and structural integrity is suspect. I tried melting bits of tortoise both in pure acetone and in a Weld-On/acetone mixture to use as a filler. The stuff became gummy but wouldn't melt. I had hoped to erase the witness line this way.<br />
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I'm at a loss to understand what went wrong. Any and all suggestions or insights wound be greatly appreciated. I made a second pickguard but am reluctant to bind it using the same method and materials. Bass customization: Custom "pick guard" & P-Bass wiringtag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-12-04:2177249:Topic:478772010-12-04T02:55:20.857ZTrent Norgarthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TrentNorgart
My buddy Mike wanted <span style="font-style: italic;">P-Bass pick-ups</span> installed into his <span style="text-decoration: underline;">De Armond Jet-Star Spel</span>. The wiring was surprisingly simple. Or I guess it is commonly known<br></br>
that the P-Bass is one of the easiest wiring diagrams to follow.<br></br>
<br></br>The input jack he chose from <a href="http://www.stewmac.com">www.StewMac.com</a> was a "<span style="font-style: italic;">Strat-style</span>" and therefore I had to smooth over…
My buddy Mike wanted <span style="font-style: italic;">P-Bass pick-ups</span> installed into his <span style="text-decoration: underline;">De Armond Jet-Star Spel</span>. The wiring was surprisingly simple. Or I guess it is commonly known<br/>
that the P-Bass is one of the easiest wiring diagrams to follow.<br/>
<br/>The input jack he chose from <a href="http://www.stewmac.com">www.StewMac.com</a> was a "<span style="font-style: italic;">Strat-style</span>" and therefore I had to smooth over the edges of the cavity that <span style="font-weight: bold;">he</span> had over-zealously attempted to route for the jack. Thus why I had to create a custom pick guard to fill the gap from the excessively routed hole. I designed the pick guard from the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">De Armond</span> logo(as seen on the headstock).<br/> Martin Pickguard Cracktag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-03-08:2177249:Topic:270002010-03-08T23:55:50.216Zonewenthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/onewent
I've recently acquired a near show room clean, including hang tags, D-18 vintage 1973. However, it had the requisite pickguard crack. Using warm air from a hair dryer, I removed the pg safely and cleanly. However, the crack, as seen in the photo, won't close and the pg side is actually raised up compared to the other side. With clamping pressure I can even it out, but the gap remains. A trusted luthier mentioned using water to 'swell' the crack closed, then glue. Any other ideas from…
I've recently acquired a near show room clean, including hang tags, D-18 vintage 1973. However, it had the requisite pickguard crack. Using warm air from a hair dryer, I removed the pg safely and cleanly. However, the crack, as seen in the photo, won't close and the pg side is actually raised up compared to the other side. With clamping pressure I can even it out, but the gap remains. A trusted luthier mentioned using water to 'swell' the crack closed, then glue. Any other ideas from you'all who've probably seen zillions of these over the years? I'd really like to get as clean a repair as possible, in keeping with the condition of the rest of the guitar. ..check out the photo..thanks, Tom<br/> old celluloid PG heat bendtag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-14:2177249:Topic:252482010-01-14T00:21:35.656ZRy Chartershttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RyCharters
Howdy, I've got a '51 Epiphone in for some restoration. The pickguard was severely warped and I planned on making a new one. But out of curiosity, I decided to try and bend it into shape by wetting my granite block and heating it under a wet maple veneer with an iron. It got fairly hot and I clamped it to cool for around a couple of hours. It looks very good now, but I'm wondering how much memory the celluloid will have. Will it curl back up in a month?<br />
Thanks,<br />
Ry…
Howdy, I've got a '51 Epiphone in for some restoration. The pickguard was severely warped and I planned on making a new one. But out of curiosity, I decided to try and bend it into shape by wetting my granite block and heating it under a wet maple veneer with an iron. It got fairly hot and I clamped it to cool for around a couple of hours. It looks very good now, but I'm wondering how much memory the celluloid will have. Will it curl back up in a month?<br />
Thanks,<br />
Ry<br />
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