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'57 Precision Reissue Pickguard

StingrayKid21

StingrayKid21

Holding down the low-end since 1996.
Oct 7, 2001
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#1
Alright, I've finally decided that after I sell some gear I'm going to look into possibly getting a Fender Precision. I am looking at the reissue series because I really like the ashtray covers and I've heard great things about the MIA reissues. I am currently thinking about getting a '57 Reissue in the vintage white finish and changing out the pickguard to a flat black one. Does anyone know if a standard precision pickguard will fit on the bass? I know that a standard p-bass guard won't have all the holes drilled for the thumbrest and pup covers, but I can drill those myself, I'm just curious if all the rest of the holes on the guard will line up. Anyone have any thoughts or experience??

Thanks!
Justin
 
#2
The only guard that matches the holes on the '57 P-Bass is the stock gold anodized one that comes with it. They have 10 holes vs. the 13 holes on the other pickguards.

I was thinking about (but never did it) changing the PG on my '57 RI to a black one. I would have sent in the original to Jeannie's or Chandler or whoever to have them make one with the same hole pattern.
 

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