Pickguards... - ??

Two hands31 · #1 01-09-2002, 02:03 PM

Anything special or just a slab of plastic with holes? *Just want to know if it's possible to make my own. *(I have access to the equipment through my dad's work)

Redeye2 · #2 01-09-2002, 04:52 PM

It´s just that... a piece of plastic. You just gotta be careful that the side that goes against the guitar doesn´t have something that could damage the finish, in case you are gonna put it over a guitar which doesn´t have one. Also, remember the wholes for the pots, pickups, etc... or you could just go out and buy one, they´re not expensive.

Two hands31 · #3 01-09-2002, 05:15 PM

Well, I'm making my own in mirrored blue once I get some new pickup covers, knobs, and a switch tip. *All in black on my black Strat. *Gonna be nice! *And this way I get it for FREE.

Redeye2 · #4 01-09-2002, 07:49 PM

Not just for free, custom!

Two hands31 · #5 01-09-2002, 08:00 PM

Yep. *If it works out looking cool, I'm doin' it to any black guitar I get (UV777BK preferably). *I'll post pics when I finish the mod.

littlegreenman · #6 01-09-2002, 08:36 PM

just FYI, unless you have a source that will sell you the plastic in the amount you'll need, and cheap, you'll pay as much for a blank of that material as if you just get one done for you. *Plus, unless you're set up with a small engraving router set up, putting your edge bevels on is difficult, and cutting nice smooth holes is difficult. *
I've tried doing this, with less than desire-able results. *Now I have access to the proper equipment, but in order to be efficient money wise, I'd need to make a good dozen right off the top. *

Two hands31 · #7 01-09-2002, 08:42 PM

My dad works at a company that makes signs. *He has all the equipment and supplies. *I asked him. lol