pickguard removal
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No pics, but I took the pickgaurd off of every archtop I've ever had, including a SFII, T100, X-50 - well, all the Guild archtops on my signature! I felt they were in my way, I have realtively big hands, and have my right hand pinky hanging down when I play. Except for the holes, no issues. I usually kept the top pickguard screw in without the guard, ala John Lennon. But not one on the side of the body.
However, weirdly, I find my '58 ES-225T to be comforatble with the guard on, so I have not removed it. I don't know why, perhaps because the height is a little different, but it's not really much.
My short answer is "No problems!" - assuming you don't mind the "look" of the holes.
walrus
However, weirdly, I find my '58 ES-225T to be comforatble with the guard on, so I have not removed it. I don't know why, perhaps because the height is a little different, but it's not really much.
My short answer is "No problems!" - assuming you don't mind the "look" of the holes.
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Pretty sure I have pics on some of my reviews.
I generally remove them and have had no issues aside from potentially losing the pick guard since it doesn't fit in the case pocket.
I generally remove them and have had no issues aside from potentially losing the pick guard since it doesn't fit in the case pocket.
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Here's another:
I like having a pickguard on the guitar, but if its sitting too high, is warped or the the angle is off then it will bother me.
So I make the adjustments I need so that the pickguard stays.
I don't plant my pinky finger but I do sort of lightly brush the pickguard as an almost unconscious reference point and miss it when its not there.
But then if I had to live without one I'm sure I'd adapt!
So I make the adjustments I need so that the pickguard stays.
I don't plant my pinky finger but I do sort of lightly brush the pickguard as an almost unconscious reference point and miss it when its not there.
But then if I had to live without one I'm sure I'd adapt!
One might argue the "look" of the wood is better than plastic - GAD's photos are great examples!
walrus
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To me the guitars look naked without their pickguards.
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I agree. For example I think a Les Paul looks very strange without one. Still, if it gets in my way it’s gotta go.
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Maybe start a guitar porn thread with pics of guitars that should have a pickguard but don't?
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That seems like work.
Here's one of my Les Pauls that shipped with a pick guard, but not installed because the top is so pretty. This is a 2014 Made to Measure (MTM) and the neck is *enormous*:
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Love the look but the holes would drive me crazy. Personally I need the guard for reference and support.