Does anyone sell pickguards *without* screw holes?

Planet Boulder · #1 05-27-2007, 10:06 AM

I'd like to replace the pickguard on my SX, which arrived with a different pickguard color (white instead of black) than that which was pictured, but I know that, unless I can get a replacement pickguard from Rondo (which I don't think is possible), the holes of any pickguard I buy will not line up.

So I'd like to find a J-bass pickguard that doesn't have pre-drilled holes so I can fit it to my bass without having to drill more holes in the bass. Does anyone know of a place that would sell these?

**Freddels** · #2 05-27-2007, 10:11 AM

http://home.comcast.net/~pickguards/

Nino Valenti · #3 05-27-2007, 10:23 AM

There are places that you could send your p/g or a tracing of your pg and they will copy it.

I think:
Chandler Guitar
WD Music
Janine p/g's

ehque · #4 05-27-2007, 10:50 AM

Warmoth will also probably do a guard for you without screw holes, cos they also can customize pickup slots/types.

**Rodent** · #5 05-27-2007, 11:19 AM

drop Roger (Jeannie Pickguards, as seen on the DudePit) a RFQ noting that you'll ship him your pickguard to have a duplicate made in a different color. the screw holes should then be an exact match

all the best,

R

p.s. tell him Rodent says Hi (and no, I don't receive any compensation for this plug)

bigfiddle · #6 05-27-2007, 11:24 AM

http://www.pickguardparadise.com
http://www.terrapinguitars.com

Planet Boulder · #7 05-27-2007, 12:03 PM

Just for clarification, I'm not looking for a custom pickguard nor am I looking to ship mine off to have one made for me. I'm just looking for a place that might sell a black j-bass pickguard that is cut for everything but the screw holes. There may not be such a thing and my only options may be to buy a pre-drilled guard and drill holes in the bass (which I don't want to do) or to spend more money than I'd like on a "custom" guard. In either case, I'll opt to keep what I have and hope that Rondo eventually sells pickguards.

I do appreciate the suggestions, however.

datsgora · #8 05-27-2007, 02:48 PM

That terrapinguitars site will send you a standard black jazz pickgaurd with no mounting holes for 31.00.......it states however that they are not intended for knockoffs,,,,i.e. not Fenders....but i think it will work if your pickup is in the same spot. peace, John

Baleen · #9 05-27-2007, 04:14 PM

+1 on Jeannie Pickguards. He made me a replacement for my Jazz, from tracing mine, that's great. And it was fast too.

Planet Boulder · #10 05-27-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datsgora

That terrapinguitars site will send you a standard black jazz pickgaurd with no mounting holes for 31.00.......it states however that they are not intended for knockoffs,,,,i.e. not Fenders....but i think it will work if your pickup is in the same spot. peace, John

Thanks John. I'm still checking with Rondo to be sure, but if I can't go that route, I'll likely take a look at your suggestion.

Planet Boulder · #11 05-28-2007, 08:46 AM

Just an update and a statement on how good of a guy Kurt is:

I e-mailed him asking if I could buy a black pickguard from him and he has offered to send me one at no charge as a replacement. Didn't mean for him to have to do that, so that REALLY speaks of his service.

Kurt is a great guy, as if you didn't know that already, right?