Does anyone know if I would be able to get a custom made pickguard anywhere and approxametly how much it would cost? I put new single coils in my one guitar (which I love) but I replaced the bridge humbucker with a single coil and the pickguard I bought does not properly fit (the bottom of the pickguard actually moves off the guitar and the screws don't line up properly with the holes in my guitar) I was thinking of taking it to a local shop and see if there's anything they can do but I'm afraid of them overcharging me.
I was thinking of building one of my own but it might be pretty tricky to make it look nice.
Steve-0
I was thinking of building one of my own but it might be pretty tricky to make it look nice.
If you are even a bit handy with basic tools, I'd say give it a shot.
Pick up a cheap (some under $10) replacement pickguard and give it a try.
If something does go horribly wrong, you still have your original to take to someone (or try again).
Maybe someone knows of a reputable shop they can recommend that is local to you (wherever that is)
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If you want to be able to change the look of your pickguard without removing the strings or electronics then you might want to check out riff-master.com
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Try:
http://www.greasygroove.com/contacts.php
They helped me out with my custom guard. hey have all the funky graphic stuff but they can also do pearloids and regular 3-plys if you ask.