GregP Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 As far as I'm concerned, this is one beautiful tele-style guitar: Does anybody know of a source for Pacifica pickguards? In addition to one day wanting to build a Mike Stern-like Tele, I currently own a 301S (I think that's the model number) which has mother-of toilet-seat that I'd like to swap out. Now, MY tele doesn't have the traditional "bar-o-metal" electronics panel, instead having a slot for a strat-style switch... so I guess it makes a bit of a difference for the swap-job, but I'd be happy enough just to find a source, PERIOD, to begin with. Cheers, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Don't know of any pre-made, for sale, although I'm sure there are any number of custom pickugard makers that'll do one for you. Or you could just make your own. It's really not the hardest thing in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I agree...it's just plastic, it cuts really easily. The only delicate part would be the pickup route, but you could use a standard tele pickguard or template for that. But why not just modify a tele pickguard --looks like the only real difference in that curve on the bass side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I guess you're right. Since I already HAVE the mother of toilet-seat tPacifi-tele pickguard, I could easily fashion a template and then use a bevel cutter bit in a dremel, router, or whatnot. (whatever's more appropriate). Anybody know a reliable and inexpensive source for 'blanks'? Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Yup. ← Ah, the human links machine strikes again! Greg, I prefer non-beveled pickguards...I think they look much nicer--those bevels are only there for show off the ply on a multiply guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I definitely prefer bevelled, especially with thick material. 'Sides, I would be likely to get 3-ply. Cheers for the link, Mark. [after checking the site--> ] Although, now that I'm looking at it... I'm reminded of tortoise-shell. I was thinking white, to replace the 'weird white' of the MOTS. But tortoise-shell would give the guitar that vintage vibe. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenderSurrender Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 (edited) If you wanna spend some money... i THINK pickguard paradise do custom orders... give em a ring and see if you can sort something out... ? They charge $75 starting and I know you could probably easily make one for much cheaper.. but might be worth looking at if you want something special Pickguard Paradise Website Good luck with the project Greg ~~ Slain Angel ~~ Edited September 30, 2005 by SlainAngel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Cheers, SA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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