Home made pick-guard

maartrack · 05-08-2006, 09:24 PM

My original account, issues, was banned for apparently hacking a super-mod account. If only i could actually do that

. oh well, time to start the slow battle with the post count.

I started with a clear piece of lexan and cut from a template of my original white pick guard. Once it was cut out i painted the back side of it black. I think it looks pretty good

http://www.putfile.com/issues8/images

megadeth456 · 05-08-2006, 09:39 PM

I like the clear one. But they are all nice.

Peg Dizzler · 05-08-2006, 09:55 PM

The black pickguard looks nice, but it could use polishing.

You should paint some kind of design or picture on the clear one!

shred_like_me · 05-09-2006, 03:56 AM

good job

AG · 05-09-2006, 04:08 AM

Completely stole my idea there like

(It's ok though, I'm sure I stole it from elsewhere)

This is a first design, with a little stuff up. I'm gonna paint tha back of it black, but mask off some panels where it's still gonna be clear. Then I'll have little red/blue LED lights under the pickguard, which wil shine through. I'll be able to change the entire colour scheme of the guitar with a flick of a three way switch.

Yours all look great. How did you cut them out? I used my plunge router, and used hand tools to angle the edges.

Trainee_Guitarist · 05-09-2006, 05:04 AM

A little question on the topic of pickguards..

I noticed when I took off my old Squier pickguard that the pots weren't screwed into the pickguard, now I'm thinking of blacking out my Fender Fat Strat like AG's one. How do I get the pots off my current pickguard and onto my new one??

Any help is appreciated.

AG · 05-09-2006, 05:18 AM

Usually the pots are attached with a nut on either side of the pickguard, which when tightened clamps it on.

Trainee_Guitarist · 05-09-2006, 05:49 AM

Oic.

What do I use to loosen it?? (I'll practice on my Squier first for safety)

AG · 05-09-2006, 07:20 AM

Use a spanner, or pair of plyers.

Be carefull not to put a massive scratch in the plastic.

fortyseven · 05-09-2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG

Use a spanner, or pair of plyers.

Be carefull not to put a massive scratch in the plastic.

not about the plastic, but what do those 2 pedals do?

AG · 05-09-2006, 12:32 PM

They're just preset volume things, I made 'em myself.

You click between the two knobs levels. You can put it infront of the amp for a gain difference, or the FX loop and change volume levels.

fortyseven · 05-09-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG

They're just preset volume things, I made 'em myself.

You click between the two knobs levels. You can put it infront of the amp for a gain difference, or the FX loop and change volume levels.

ah right.

i need to build a line select pedal

AG · 05-09-2006, 02:52 PM

Here's a schematic I made up a wee while ago. It's an A/B/Y pedal.

Hope it's usefull.

fortyseven · 05-09-2006, 03:44 PM

i was thinking something more like this

http://www.diyguitarist.com/PDF_Files/LooperSchem.pdf

i tried making it once but the switch i bought was faulty and i never bothered to follow up on the pedal i just downsized my effects rig when i joined a new band.

cheers for the plan anyway

maartrack · 05-09-2006, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG

Completely stole my idea there like

(It's ok though, I'm sure I stole it from elsewhere)

Yours all look great. How did you cut them out? I used my plunge router, and used hand tools to angle the edges.

i used a jig saw for a rough cut and then used a router to do the finishing...did you have any problems with the pick-up holes? mine aren't quite perfect

AG · 05-09-2006, 04:37 PM

Yeh, I did mine freehand, no templates. It's rough as anything, lol.

I've made templates for the next one though. Did you not have any trouble with he plastic melting/reforming when you used the jigsaw?

maartrack · 05-09-2006, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG

Yeh, I did mine freehand, no templates. It's rough as anything, lol.

I've made templates for the next one though. Did you not have any trouble with he plastic melting/reforming when you used the jigsaw?

no that really wasnt an issue. i used a pretty wide bit with a large tooth spacing so it wouldnt melt on me

SpiggidyBob · 05-10-2006, 11:33 PM

I just ordered a black one off MF that I've got route out space for a humbucker in. Finally decided I need to get rid of that nasty aluminum one I made...

wells902 · 05-11-2006, 04:49 PM

I like the black one best

(off topic) hey AG, how do you like that behringer acoustic modeler?

AG · 05-11-2006, 05:36 PM

It's alright, sounds nothing like an acoustic, but makes my cleans spangly.

05-08-2006, 09:24 PM	#1
maartrack MX lefthanded bassman Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11	Home made pick-guard My original account, issues, was banned for apparently hacking a super-mod account. If only i could actually do that . oh well, time to start the slow battle with the post count. I started with a clear piece of lexan and cut from a template of my original white pick guard. Once it was cut out i painted the back side of it black. I think it looks pretty good http://www.putfile.com/issues8/images

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05-08-2006, 09:39 PM	#2
megadeth456 The Trooper Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oxnard, California. Posts: 1,608	I like the clear one. But they are all nice.

05-08-2006, 09:55 PM	#3
Peg Dizzler look I'm a TBF wannabe Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still in the luthier's workshop... Posts: 5,065	The black pickguard looks nice, but it could use polishing. You should paint some kind of design or picture on the clear one!

05-09-2006, 03:56 AM	#4
shred_like_me Registered Fret Shredder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nowra Posts: 126	good job

05-09-2006, 04:08 AM	#5
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	Completely stole my idea there like (It's ok though, I'm sure I stole it from elsewhere) This is a first design, with a little stuff up. I'm gonna paint tha back of it black, but mask off some panels where it's still gonna be clear. Then I'll have little red/blue LED lights under the pickguard, which wil shine through. I'll be able to change the entire colour scheme of the guitar with a flick of a three way switch. Yours all look great. How did you cut them out? I used my plunge router, and used hand tools to angle the edges.

05-09-2006, 05:04 AM	#6
Trainee_Guitarist Hai! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wit yo bish, Coppin mah feelz. Posts: 2,068	A little question on the topic of pickguards.. I noticed when I took off my old Squier pickguard that the pots weren't screwed into the pickguard, now I'm thinking of blacking out my Fender Fat Strat like AG's one. How do I get the pots off my current pickguard and onto my new one?? Any help is appreciated.

05-09-2006, 05:18 AM	#7
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	Usually the pots are attached with a nut on either side of the pickguard, which when tightened clamps it on.

05-09-2006, 05:49 AM	#8
Trainee_Guitarist Hai! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wit yo bish, Coppin mah feelz. Posts: 2,068	Oic. What do I use to loosen it?? (I'll practice on my Squier first for safety)

05-09-2006, 07:20 AM	#9
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	Use a spanner, or pair of plyers. Be carefull not to put a massive scratch in the plastic.

05-09-2006, 12:32 PM	#11
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	They're just preset volume things, I made 'em myself. You click between the two knobs levels. You can put it infront of the amp for a gain difference, or the FX loop and change volume levels.

05-09-2006, 02:52 PM	#13
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	Here's a schematic I made up a wee while ago. It's an A/B/Y pedal. Hope it's usefull.

05-09-2006, 03:44 PM	#14
fortyseven Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,387	i was thinking something more like this http://www.diyguitarist.com/PDF_Files/LooperSchem.pdf i tried making it once but the switch i bought was faulty and i never bothered to follow up on the pedal i just downsized my effects rig when i joined a new band. cheers for the plan anyway

05-09-2006, 04:37 PM	#16
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	Yeh, I did mine freehand, no templates. It's rough as anything, lol. I've made templates for the next one though. Did you not have any trouble with he plastic melting/reforming when you used the jigsaw?

05-10-2006, 11:33 PM	#18
SpiggidyBob ...total mindblow... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maryland...Shiddy Posts: 448	I just ordered a black one off MF that I've got route out space for a humbucker in. Finally decided I need to get rid of that nasty aluminum one I made...

05-11-2006, 04:49 PM	#19
wells902 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cambridge, Il Posts: 60	I like the black one best (off topic) hey AG, how do you like that behringer acoustic modeler?

05-11-2006, 05:36 PM	#20
AG AG sucks. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, North East Posts: 18,057	It's alright, sounds nothing like an acoustic, but makes my cleans spangly.