'73 Starfire IV missing a pickguard

[thedabsman]

Hi all anyone know where to get an original or repro pickguard for this? Or even the name or type of pickguard I should be searching for? I've been told its a stairstep? Any help appreciated

 

[Stuball48]

Check with Hans Moust

 

[BradHK]

Welcome and beautiful Starfire! Try Hans as noted above. They also show up on EBay and Reverb occasionally. Not sure if the current Newark St pickguards would fit but somebody here may know. The original looks like this:

 

[GGJaguar]

Welcome to LTG! It should be an acrylic stairstep guard with the Guild logo. Note the pg covers the pickup bezels.

 

[SFIV1967]

Check with Hans Moust

Since it is a new member, welcome to LTG! Hans can be reached via the contact site on his webpage:

GuitarsGalore

Hans would probably need the serial number of your guitar to provide the right part, if he has any left. You did not specify where you are in the world, Hans is in the Netherlands, mind this might add shipping expenses if you are in the US.

Ralf

 

[SFIV1967]

Not sure if the current Newark St pickguards would fit but somebody here may know.

The Newark St. Starfires use LB-1 pickups, so you would need to file the cutouts larger and I don't know if the holes for the pickup mounting screws would align. Also the design is slightly different as it resembles a second half 60's pickguard.

Pickguard - Starfire IV & V - Nickel Mounting Hardware | Guild Guitars

Replacement pickguard assembly for Starfire IV and V models. Includes mounting hardware and screws. Black with nickel hardware. Distance between pickups: 71mm Pickup cavity: 33.25mm Item #: 770-2333-049 If you’re looking for a part to fit a guitar that was made prior to 2014, please click here.

shop.guildguitars.com

Ralf

 

[casey2048]

That's a very nice-looking SF

 

[jp]

PM sent.

 

[thedabsman]

Hi all have an original 70 pickguard and volume knob so will put on in the next week or two and post some pics. Thanks for the help and advice

 

[thedabsman]

Finally got some time to get the pickguard on. Her eis a pic. Thanks for all the help. Also original volume knob...

 

[GAD]

Oh damn that's pretty

 

[BradHK]

I love that burst!

 

[casey2048]

Looks great!

 

[thedabsman]

Cheers all