New pickguard makes all the difference!

[Bassiclees]

I ditched mine outright.
Screws in holes.

 

[Azari]

I tend to dislike pickguards that cover up too much woodgrain. I approve of this. If I ever owned a Stingray it would look a lot like yours. Why a pickguard at all? Perhaps to protect the finish?

Also I wonder if the finish will age differently under the guard…

 

[johndb]

Got this one with the PG long gone, never felt compelled to replace it.

Pretty sure the guy who bought it new took it off first thing. (I am the 3rd owner)

I'm sorry, but that vintage string- thru needs some love. I would put it back to metal control plate, and either knurled chome or the radio knobs. It deserves this!

 

[tdvt]

I ditched mine outright.
Screws in holes.

Yes, screws in the holes.

And there is often quite nice grain, so I agree it is nice to have it exposed.

Though the PG was already removed when I got it, it did still have the chrome plate & radio knobs. But I changed those out decades ago for a black control plate & modified speed knobs. Originals are in the drawer.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

I generally like the white guard to offset the colors. But I also have routs to cover up.

The clear looks excellent on that bass. Nice change.