TBC pickguard love it or leave it?

Well, I personally think it makes the bass look kinda cool, but that's just me. Definately unique.

But, the picture you showed me makes the pickguard look like a transparent piece of plastic, right? So, it shouldn't really be a big matter to remove it. A pain in the butt to pull out all the pots and maybe (although I doubt it) the bridge, but not a super big deal either.

 

In retrospect, after looking at the photo again, it may not be so easy. I don't see any screwheads anywhere.

Damn, what the hell is that thing anyways?

 

It's wood and not removable, as far as I know. I've played a TBC bass and the construction is pretty good, especially for the price. I just don't like the look of them, and there are plenty of other good looking and sounding basses available.

 

I dig it.

Though I'd probably opt for one of the more high end models myself.

 

I think they're cool and give the basses their own identity.

 

if you don't like it, can't you request one without?

 

I like TBC's pickguard on the J bass better, but I think all of them are pretty cool. I certainly give a nod to TBC for one of the most unusual concepts that I've seen.

 

It's the coolest thing on that bass, if you ask me.

 

a fender would look stupid without one, but i think that other basses look better with out ons. like a warwick, for example.

 

There's a pic of the single M with the 'red' colored pick guard on TBC's ebay auction here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/AP-400-Single-M...03728QQcategoryZ16222QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

I think they both look good!

PS: Scroll down to the bottom of the auction to see the one with red pg.

 

It's unique and classy, and not cheesy plastic, which normally turns me off. I'm not in love with it one way or the other, but it's a sharp looking bass overall. I really dig those J basses.

 

some of them I like some I don't
here is one with no pickgaurd.
http://www.thebasscompany.com/guitar-photos/JT-400SS-front.jpg

 

I like it! I think it adds style.If you dont like it dont buy it! Get one YOU like.If you dont you will end up selling it and getting something else.

 

chances are, the volume and tone knobs are mounted to, that pick-guard. you probably can't just remove it. i have removed the guard on my Fender jazz, 'cause i like the look. but, it's knobs are mounted on a seperate panel. the second bass you posted looks great!

 

I didn't vote, because there wasn't a "different color" option.