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Autographed pickguard - play with it on or replace it?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Bassguy1, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. Jun 22, 2008 #1
    Bassguy1

    Bassguy1

    Feb 10, 2006
    U.S. - Midwest
    I got back from the summer NAMM in Nashville yesterday. It was a great show. I was blessed to be able to have my MIA Fender P white pickguard signed by the one and only legend of bass and Funk Brother, Bob Babbitt as well as Marcus Miller (wow), Bobby Vega (what an incredible bassist), Dave Karns (fastest fingers I've seen) and Phil Jones of PJB bass (awesome amps and cabinets). Now..should I replace the pickguard or play with it on?
     
  2. Jun 22, 2008 #2
    savit260

    savit260

    Mar 6, 2006
    Boston
    Replace it.
     
  3. Jun 22, 2008 #3
    McThumpin

    McThumpin

    Jun 9, 2008
    37° 47' N 122° 24' W
    Duh.
     
  4. Jun 22, 2008 #4
    fitbass3p

    fitbass3p

    Oct 7, 2006
    Madison, WI
    Replace it, clearcoat it, frame it, and hang it up, baby!
     
  5. Jun 22, 2008 #5
    DeanT

    DeanT Send lawyers, guns and money...

    Jul 16, 2006
    NY, Just Like I Pictured It.
    I'd take it off, wrap it in something protective like bubble wrap and put it away for about 50 years. Then sell it on eBay and ask for a $1,000 opening bid.
     
  6. Jun 22, 2008 #6
    bass_fish

    bass_fish

    Oct 26, 2006
    the Netherlands
    Don't clearcoat it! there is a huge chance the ink will start to run, and you'll just end up with smudges... the replacing, framing and hanging is fine... just don't try to clearcoat it, big chance you'll ruing it, and that would be such a shame!
     
  7. Jun 22, 2008 #7
    fenderhutz

    fenderhutz

    Jan 28, 2007
    Harpers Ferry WV
    Since these are celebrity bassists, might as well keep it on.

    No offense, I am a bass player myself, but a new pickguard will cost more than you can ever sell this for and at least you have a conversation piece.

    Really, other than a bass player or a music guru, most people don't know those names.

    I am not taking anything away from those guys, so is the life of the bass player.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2008 #8
    chicago_mike

    chicago_mike

    Oct 9, 2007
    Chicago - LA - Rome - Dallas
    Endorsing Artist : Genz Benz
    if you frame it, screw it into a backing of somekind, to keep it from shrinking as much as it will without it. The pickguard will shrink quite a bit in time.
     
  9. Jun 22, 2008 #9
    Oldboy

    Oldboy

    Oct 17, 2006
    Downpatrick,Northern Ireland
    Let's see it!!
     
  10. Jun 22, 2008 #10
    Flizzy21

    Flizzy21

    May 13, 2007
    a replacement fender pickguard on a cheap site is like $10 on an expensive site (musiciansfriend *cough cough*) like 30 tops... So replace it, dont risk damaging it or anything. :)
     
  11. Jun 22, 2008 #11
    steveinohio

    steveinohio

    May 27, 2007
    Replace it. Frame it. Post a pic of it.
     
  12. Jun 22, 2008 #12
    SLaPiNFuNK

    SLaPiNFuNK Inactive Commercial User

    Jul 28, 2006
    LA California
    The Brains: FretNation.com
    frame it, dont clear coat it...

    maybe get it certified if they do that kinda thing...