Tarbool59 - 1-18-2009 at 05:40 PM
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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Luttgutt - 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?!
SamirCanada - 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.
paulO - 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.
Regards...PaulO
carpenter - 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.