G&L L2000 pickguard?

[fourstringbliss]

Does anybody here have a pickguard on their G&L L2000 or L2000 Tribute bass? I've found a few threads about it but there aren't any pictures. I'm thinking tort since the body is natural and the fretboard is rosewood.

 

[john_g]

The only thing I have seen was some clear pickguard from (I think) a Japanese company. Im sure alot of these custom pickguard makers could do it but you would either have to really do your homework with measurements and drawings or send them your bass. I think they would look great with pickguards on them.

 

[kellyrojo]

You want it for looks or function? I have installed a ...I dunno "slap plate" maybe I would call it........on mine. I could never get used to that huge gap between strings and body for the finger side of my slap style so I have a rectangle of stained wood above the neck PUP---looks like a ramp slid over a bit--looks fine and great function. I should get a pic of it.

 

[fourstringbliss]

The only thing I have seen was some clear pickguard from (I think) a Japanese company. Im sure alot of these custom pickguard makers could do it but you would either have to really do your homework with measurements and drawings or send them your bass. I think they would look great with pickguards on them.

Yeah, I was thinking something like an oversized P-Bass pickguard. It's really just for looks, but I eventually want to learn how to play with a pick.

 

[BowserBass]

pick guard on a L-2000 seem so wrong.... but to each his own, it's your bass.

 

[fourstringbliss]

Heck - I'm considering painting it vintage white with a matching headstock!

 

[lowphatbass]

A buddy of mine made one that was modeled after a Stingray pickguard, I thought it was a SR guard that somehow just fit when I initially saw it. It didn't cover any of the switches or knobs and didn't look out of place really.

 

[trunkshope6]

Someone on here used to sell some hey made,I remember it looking like a non floating les Paul pick guard.

 

[Dominic D]

Yeah, I was thinking something like an oversized P-Bass pickguard. It's really just for looks, but I eventually want to learn how to play with a pick.

A pickguard really isn't necessary if you use proper picking technique.

 

[DanHibiki]

G&L Tributes sold in japan have the option to come with a pickguard. Looks like this:

If I find the website I'm looking for I'll post more...

 

[fourstringbliss]

G&L Tributes sold in japan have the option to come with a pickguard. Looks like this:

If I find the website I'm looking for I'll post more...

Thanks!

 

[DanHibiki]

Found it, here it is:

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[Orph]

A pickguard really isn't necessary if you use proper picking technique.

True. I play with a pick in my current band, and I don't have any markings after the pick on any of my basses.

 

[Lo-E]

pick guard on a L-2000 seem so wrong....

+1. Like a guy in a bra. But hey, it's a big world. There's room for everybody.

 

[john_g]

A pickguard really isn't necessary if you use proper picking technique.

True, but even though I am a G&L fan, I admit that they can look a little on the plain side. It would be more of an aesthetic choice for me.

 

[fourstringbliss]

Found it, here it is:

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Thanks for the link - I just can't figure out how to order a pickguard on that site!

 

[ChronicPyromaniac]

If those came as an option on all L-2000s I'd own one in a heartbeat. That body shape just doesn't look right without one.

 

[dmckee]

I got one made for my L-2000 Tribute recently. See what you think.