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[*] posted on 1-18-2009 at 05:40 PM
Removing pickguard


Hi all,
is it possible to remove the pickguard easily to place it near the "rose"? What are the tools needed if possible.
Thx,
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[*] posted on 1-19-2009 at 02:13 AM


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[*] posted on 1-19-2009 at 11:24 AM


Hi Tarbool59!
I undersdand why you would want to move the pickguard. But what about adding a transparant pickguard as is done with flamenco guitars, insted?!
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[*] posted on 1-19-2009 at 04:03 PM


I dont advise doing that...
there will be residue from where the glue was.

unless you are confident about scraping out the old glue.
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[*] posted on 1-20-2009 at 03:46 PM


Hi Tarbool59,

The pickguard is in one heck of a silly place. I do agree with Samir though, if you want to move it or replace it -- have a luthier do it...or add some of the translucent stuff (as Luttgutt) said -- just make sure it's thin enough so it won't damp the tone. Good luck.

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[*] posted on 1-20-2009 at 03:56 PM


<< there will be residue from where the glue was. >>

And maybe a newly-appearing area of non-finish, depending ... something to think about

<< The pickguard is in one heck of a silly place. >>

Yup.

<< I do agree with Samir though, if you want to move it or replace it -- have a luthier do it >>

Agree, besides making a whole new shape to fit in there between the little soundholes. The jury's still out here on the transparent stickum pickguards, I've only seen them on guitars. I don't go for them, myself. As with many "improvements," some swear by them; I swear at them.
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