Reglueing a pickguard on a Gibson LG-1 from 1967 - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T02:02:39Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/reglueing-a-pickguard-on-a-gibson-lg-1-from-1967?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI know that changing the old…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-27:2177249:Comment:1488542015-07-27T19:44:47.372ZNed Knepphttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NedKnepp
<p>I know that changing the old thick guard for a thinner one is considered by some to be a "value added" modification, just like replacing the old adjustable saddle/bridge combo is desirable. I don't know how widespread this feeling is but I've talked to several players that agree that it's a sound sink.</p>
<p>I know that changing the old thick guard for a thinner one is considered by some to be a "value added" modification, just like replacing the old adjustable saddle/bridge combo is desirable. I don't know how widespread this feeling is but I've talked to several players that agree that it's a sound sink.</p> What Paul say. I had a 62(?)…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-27:2177249:Comment:1489542015-07-27T18:03:57.204ZLARRY KLOSEhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LARRYKLOSE
<p>What Paul say. I had a 62(?) J-50 with the molded guard and the plastic adjustable tone killer (erroneously described as a bridge by some). I had the bridge replaced with a better fixed bridge. The guitar still was a little muted so I had the guard replaced with a thin, tortoise pattern celluloid guard. That made quite a difference for the better. Still a somewhat quiet guitar with a thick top and heavy braces but the sound was much better and it was louder with all the tone killing…</p>
<p>What Paul say. I had a 62(?) J-50 with the molded guard and the plastic adjustable tone killer (erroneously described as a bridge by some). I had the bridge replaced with a better fixed bridge. The guitar still was a little muted so I had the guard replaced with a thin, tortoise pattern celluloid guard. That made quite a difference for the better. Still a somewhat quiet guitar with a thick top and heavy braces but the sound was much better and it was louder with all the tone killing attachments replaced. As far as "authenticity," I'm not sure this guitar was one where it matters and in any event, the replacement guard looked as good or better than the original. YMMV. I sold it later but now I wish I hadn't--my first "good" guitar.</p>
<p>The "molded era" for the stuff mounted on Gibson flat tops was not one where many of them were worthy "vintage" candidates. A little hot rodding goes a long way on these.</p> Those thick polystyrene guard…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-27:2177249:Comment:1488422015-07-27T04:44:50.008ZPaul Hostetterhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulHostetter
<p>Those thick polystyrene guards are nasty. Consider making a better one. </p>
<p>Those thick polystyrene guards are nasty. Consider making a better one. </p> If the pick guard does not ha…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-24:2177249:Comment:1491022015-07-24T19:31:19.409ZJoshua Levin-Epsteinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JoshuaLevinEpstein
<p>If the pick guard does not have wood fiber attached, this method won't work.</p>
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<p>People replacing a Martin pick guard finish the bare area and tape the new pick guard down. Dan Erlewine uses super glue.</p>
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<p>I'd be inclined to use the transfer adhesive, available in sheets, right to the bare wood. This method has worked on this guitar so far (except for the hot car) and you're not changing anything. If the pick guard doesn't adhere, then you can clean the area and finish…</p>
<p>If the pick guard does not have wood fiber attached, this method won't work.</p>
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<p>People replacing a Martin pick guard finish the bare area and tape the new pick guard down. Dan Erlewine uses super glue.</p>
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<p>I'd be inclined to use the transfer adhesive, available in sheets, right to the bare wood. This method has worked on this guitar so far (except for the hot car) and you're not changing anything. If the pick guard doesn't adhere, then you can clean the area and finish it.</p>
<p>But you do want to have a fitted caul above and below so you can really put the squeeze on. That guard looks like its kind of cupped so you'll need to flatten it in place.</p> Regluing a martin pickguard…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-24:2177249:Comment:1490992015-07-24T17:44:59.355ZGlen Hhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GlenH
<p><a href="http://frets.com/FretsPages/Luthier/Technique/Guitar/Pickguards/ReglueGuard/reglueguard.html" target="_blank">Regluing a martin pickguard</a></p>
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<p>See the link above. Frank walks through it.</p>
<p><a href="http://frets.com/FretsPages/Luthier/Technique/Guitar/Pickguards/ReglueGuard/reglueguard.html" target="_blank">Regluing a martin pickguard</a></p>
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<p>See the link above. Frank walks through it.</p>