PickGuard Change Thundebird

[GerManson]

Here is the story...


got some extra cash and I am moding my epiphone thunderbird, the initial idea was just changing the pickguard from black to white.

we thought it would be cool leaving it just transparent and took some pics from it
i am leaving this to you and waiting for some good bassist help

so, what do you think?

 

[GerManson]

bump

 

[Lonnystingray]

To be honest, I am not too keen about the clear pickguard, but, again, that's my opinion. I think either a white or black guard looks best.

(But hee, this comes from a guy owning a Green bass, mind you!)

 

[Mesmerize-16]

i have to agree with lonny on this one. not about the green bass, that is.
maybe if you tinted it or etched it? it might look cooler on a bass with a body a colour other than black.

 

[PasdaBeer]

I personaly like it. Then again, I like how with clear pickguards, you can throw something under it to make a new pickguard every show!


For bar gigs, I use a cut out beer case for whatever brand I happen to be drinking at the time : )

 

[sound of bass]

Hmm, it leaves it missing something. Lots of folks will suggest white or black or tort,but I think a burgundy or another "off" red color would really set that bass a fire! With an etched thinderbird. Another thing I noticed is how hassle free is it to remove that pg, not having to remove strings, only 8 small screws etc., you can have many different styles / colors of pg and change them every so often for a different look. Even change for every gig. Make sure you show pics. with what you decide. Sweet looking bas nonetheless.

 

[GerManson]

Hmm, it leaves it missing something. Lots of folks will suggest white or black or tort,but I think a burgundy or another "off" red color would really set that bass a fire! With an etched thinderbird. Another thing I noticed is how hassle free is it to remove that pg, not having to remove strings, only 8 small screws etc., you can have many different styles / colors of pg and change them every so often for a different look. Even change for every gig. Make sure you show pics. with what you decide. Sweet looking bas nonetheless.

i was thinking the same, in fact, i am totally sure i want a white pickguard, the thing that i dont know is if i am going to order an extra "clear" pickguard. but it would be with a white "bird".
it would be nice to be able to change pg once in a while, its so easy.

 

[TBird1958]

I've made several for my Gibsons from .060 styrene stock, they're cut out first then drilled. These two were masked and painted with an airbrush using lacquer paint.

 

[eddbassman]

How about a mirror pickguard??
Like Phil Lynott,
I think that'd look awesome on the black.

 

[GerManson]

yep, this dude does a great job using mirrors, but i dont feel like is my thing.
he is building me another bass too, a clear finish jazz bass.
and removing the frets on a "precision" too. I'll be seeing him later and i'll be posting more pictures of the finish product for your pleasure.

 

[GerManson]

I've made several for my Gibsons from .060 styrene stock, they're cut out first then drilled. These two were masked and painted with an airbrush using lacquer paint.

Love the big "BIRD"!!!!!!!!

 

[GerManson]

Final Product

 

[TBird1958]

Hey,
That's looking great! 'Birds look really sweet with a pickguard, did you do a white underlay - or?

 

[GerManson]

Hey,
That's looking great! 'Birds look really sweet with a pickguard, did you do a white underlay - or?

its a transparent pickguard painting white in the bottom..
the effect is NICE