Squier P Bass Special 5 Pickguard

Sandu · #1 09-08-2008, 04:15 AM

I'm refinishing my Squier P 5 in natural, and while the original white pickguard will look ok, i'm going for a Marcus Miller-ish look, so I want a black pickguard. Will standard replacement P pickguards (Fender or other aftermarket brands available here) fit, or do I need to start looking for some pickguard blanks? Worst case scenario, I'll be painting the original pg black, and then clear coat it for some protection.

Sandu · #2 09-09-2008, 01:00 AM

Anyone?

rodl2005 · #3 09-09-2008, 01:04 AM

Don't recko0n a standard P guard 'll fit. & maybe not even a P5 string guard. The Squier's neck is very wide & so you'll probly need to measure it & look for one that'll fit or shop for a custom one.

Sandu · #4 09-09-2008, 04:46 AM

I don't mind doing a bit of sanding and cutting. I'll be installing a soapbar in it anyway. I just want the screw holes to line up and the shape to be as similar as possible, to cover all the routing. Hell, I can make new screw holes, it just needs to cover up what it should and not look awkward.

The Mock Turtle Regulator · #5 09-09-2008, 04:59 AM

your squier P5 has 2 J pickups?

a standard P pickguard will have a cutout for a P pickup (wider overall than soapbars- even if you put an MM in you'll still have gaps) -
you're better off making a new one or getting one custom made.

biohazed · #6 09-09-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mock Turtle Regulator

your squier P5 has 2 J pickups?

a standard P pickguard will have a cutout for a P pickup (wider overall than soapbars- even if you put an MM in you'll still have gaps) -
you're better off making a new one or getting one custom made.

I've actually seen a Squier P Bass with a J bass config. they look just like this one

If this the bass you have however you are probably either going to have to look for a model specific guard (sure someone makes them) paint the one you have or make your own.

Sandu · #7 09-09-2008, 01:31 PM

Yup, that's the one. A P pickup assembly is wider than a soapbar? Well, the hole will be black, the pup will be black, the pickguard will be black, and I'll be putting a pickup cover, so it's not that big an issue. If it covers up all the other holes, it's fine by me.

pointbass · #8 09-09-2008, 01:45 PM

AFAIK, there is no replacement pickguard for the Squier Standard Precision V Special available anywhere. You would need to make a trace of the existing PG and get a custom PG cut. You could try to contact Squier/Fender directly, but I don't know how successful that'd be .....

Trevorus · #9 09-09-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pointbass

AFAIK, there is no replacement pickguard for the Squier Standard Precision V Special available anywhere. You would need to make a trace of the existing PG and get a custom PG cut. You could try to contact Squier/Fender directly, but I don't know how successful that'd be .....

I think there are pickguard places that take tracings. like this one: http://www.pickguards.com/