Minor pickguard issue, what would you do?

[TheFantod]

Hi folks. Lookin' for some opinions here.

I don't like the pickguard on the Fender Roadworn P-bass. Anodized gold just isn't for me.

The only problem is the mounting holes are different in a RW, compared to a standard. The RW has 10 mounting holes, and a standard MIM has 13. I can attach a standard PG to the Roadworn, but only using 9 screws. I've attached a diagram which hopefully explains it:



The only real dodgy area is between points 5 - 6 - 7. There are 3 extra attachment points on a Standard PG. As you can see, there's a rather large gap between 6 & 7. I'm worried about the stress on basically one screw, (#6).

I figured I could either

1: Drill 4 new holes to accept a Standard Pickguard. (which I'm a bit loathe to do to a brand new bass)
2. Order a custom Pickguard from WD Music
3. Just use the 9 attachment points and stop worrying about it.
4. And this just occurred to me - drill a hole in the "green" spot of the pickguard, drop in the screw #10, and go on my merry way!

What would you do? After looking at all this, #4 seems to be the simplest way to go.

All opinions welcomed.

[Pilgrim]

As long as the PG covers the original holes, use all the screw holes in the replacement PG and screw the sucker down. It's a bass, not a Picasso.

[testing1two]

Drill the holes and use a standard pickguard. It's a RW, no one will know if you scratch it. If you're completely opposed to modifying the bass and are willing to pay a premium, you can have a custom pickguard made (including real celluloid tortoise shell).

http://www.terrapinguitars.com/estor...roducts_id=287

[Labi]

While I agree with pilgrim, you may also use a double sided tape to stick it in that area where there are no holes. Or, you can paint your original pickguard.