NBD, with or with out pickguard?

If the screws are already drilled I install. If it’s a virgin body I keep it virgin!

 

Dark tort.....

 

Agreed.

 

Looks great either way, but better without it imo

 

Roadworn J actually..... hehe

 

Looks just enough out of the ordinary to really stand out without the guard, so I say go without.

I own three Squier instruments (one for the price of a Glarry), and yes, I think you will like yours better with different pickups. I see a Squier acquisition as a DI(S)Y* customization opportunity.

*”S” stands for “sorta”

 

Black would look sharp on that. That's the beauty of pickguards: you can get a few and change them out when you feel like it!

 

It's not hiding any ugly routing: leave it off.

 

I am a big fan of a decent PG. To me, unless the bass has an outrageously beautiful wood grain, a bass without a pickguard is just anathema...wouldn't even touch it. I very seriously considered returning a custom Dingwall because it wasn't delivered with the pickguard I ordered (there was a mix-up with the dealer, and I never knew the pickguard wouldn't be an option, although I had ordered it). So I vote "WITH".

 

Looks great both ways, however, I voted to keep the guard, but I would paint the headstock to match.

 

With.

Just my opinion - many people disagree, and that's fine - but I've never liked the look of a Jazz bass without a pick guard. Something about that control plate with the knobs on, sitting there all by itself, looks wrong to me. Yes, even on Jaco tribute basses.

 

Personally, I'd go for a pickguard, but not THAT pickguard. Maybe gold, or blue 'gator sparkle.

 

Sorry. I don't know why I feel this way but no pick guard is like going out with no underpants. I just don't need to hang that loose...

 

+1 to already voiced opinion that Black PG would look great

 

Silly question- has anybody ever tried just high end 3M tape under the pickgaurd and ditch putting screws into the body?

This way you can always convert it to whatever tastes suit you with no worries.

 

Loks great without.. red or dark brown tort would look good too

 

I’ve got a C.V. 60’s P-bass in Fiesta red with tort p-guard.
Dropped a Duncan 57 p-up in it, put a gold bridge cover on it, and replaced the tort p-guard
with a white pearloid p-guard with gold screws, and gold tuners. Phat.

 

Picture...or it didn't happen...lol