Replacing a p bass pickguard

bigbass94 · #1 09-15-2007, 04:03 PM

I have searched but I just cant find anything. I am thinking of getting a MIM P bass in sunburst. The only problem is the white pickguard. It just looks bad. I was thinking of using a red pearloid color or something. My main question is, will I have to do any soldering? I know it sounds lame but I dont want to mess with the electronics. Thanks

**Howlin' Hanson** · #2 09-15-2007, 04:12 PM

If this is a standard passive P-bass, the pickguard simply fits around the pup. I changed the guard on my MIM Jazz, and the only problem was I had to file the hole in the guard, as the pup was a bit tight. (It wasn't Fender-brand replacement guard.) No electronics were attached to the pickguard.

ZoSoIV · #3 09-15-2007, 04:29 PM

Yes I did this with my Fender P and it was relatively easy. I don't know if your bass will be different, though.

Baird6869 · #4 09-15-2007, 08:28 PM

I have switched pickguards on P and J basses and no soldering was involved. It is a breeze.