Beware pickguard from Strukture

[COBRARI]

I have an AS precision black bass with a White Pickguard.
So I decided to get a vintage red tortoise pickguard to give it a lift. Well, it was inexpensive on e-bay so Igot one.
Took the original white guard off and the new one (13 hole)does not fit. The Company that mfgs the guard is Strukture.
If you decide to change your pickguard ask the seller who
makes the pickguard. The Strukture has to be shaved around the bottom of the neck.

The good is that the 13 holes line up. I am going to have to figure out how to cut-down the area around the bottom of the neck to get a good fit. Also, no truss rod cut-out like the original.

 

[ksihawk7]

I'm pretty sure that's a fairly common issue with aftermarket pickguards. Especially inexpensive Ebay ones.

 

[funkingroovin]

Yep,almost to be expected.. If you have a tight-fitting neck pocket and don't mind removing the neck,take the neck off,screw on the 'guard,and sand it flush with the pocket. I prefer 220grit,as it can be real easy to take off too much too fast..Otherwise,sand a little,dry fit it,and repeat as necessary..

 

[DeanT]

The fact that the holes line up is 99% of the battle. Having to shave a bit off the neck pocket or the pickup cutouts is nothing to complain about, especially with aftermarket guards.

 

[COBRARI]

You know.... I know better but I jumped on the price.
I will make it fit. At least the holes all line up.
You get what you pay for.

 

[JKRAM]

I bought the same pickguard for my MIM P bass. I sanded it for the neck and the pickups. The holes were close but not perfect so I heated it with a hairdrier from the middle and worked my way around putting the screws in as it grew. Looks good though.

 

[ToP fan]

Bought a replacement pickguard from Pickguardian for a Rev Rumblefish XL - fit perfectly and looks great . Great people to deal with (Tony!)

Just an FYI.

Dave

 

[georgestrings]

I'm pretty sure that's a fairly common issue with aftermarket pickguards. Especially inexpensive Ebay ones.

Yup - I bought one for a P Bass from WD Music(pickguards.com), and not only did I have to shave a little for the neck pocket, but I also had to hog out the holes for the pickups - and it was overpriced, too... Even worse was the PG for a Jazz I got from them - that one had to be sent back, it was so crappy - lesson learned...

Actual Fender PGs always fit best on Fenders - big surprise, huh??? Pickguard Heaven is said to be quite good, too...


- georgestrings

 

[georgestrings]

Bought a replacement pickguard from Pickguardian for a Rev Rumblefish XL - fit perfectly and looks great . Great people to deal with (Tony!)

Just an FYI.

Dave

I've heard good things about them, too...


- georgestrings

 

[LucienBel]

For in-expensive, Dragonfire does an excellent job.

 

[FunkMetalBass]

Yup - I bought one for a P Bass from WD Music(pickguards.com), and not only did I have to shave a little for the neck pocket, but I also had to hog out the holes for the pickups - and it was overpriced, too... Even worse was the PG for a Jazz I got from them - that one had to be sent back, it was so crappy - lesson learned...

Actual Fender PGs always fit best on Fenders - big surprise, huh??? Pickguard Heaven is said to be quite good, too...

- georgestrings

Interesting. I've had nothing but good luck with WD. Did you send them an accurate trace of your pickguard?

 

[arsie]

Good to know that there's a low price option for pickguards that the holes line up for the AS P-bass. Thanks for the info, OP.