Riffster Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Even though my Les Paul is a VM, the moment I took the pickguard off after 2 years of owning the guitar I knew the pickguard was not coming back on. I like the wood grain and look and feel. Other than looks I am not sure why a carved top guitar would have a pickguard. I guess my picking/strumming style does not require one in this case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Even though my Les Paul is a VM, the moment I took the pickguard off after 2 years of owning the guitar I knew the pickguard was not coming back on. I like the wood grain and look and feel. Other than looks I am not sure why a carved top guitar would have a pickguard. I guess my picking/strumming style does not require one in this case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fender Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It is a Plus. I got it about three years ago and still love it. I might try to find a way to put the guard on temporarily without drilling holes just to see what it looks like. Of course Gibson started putting out the Premium Plus last year for about the same price I paid for this Plus. Doh!! Whatever man' date=' the pluses are waay sexier :(. Plus like i said, they seem to be hard to come by. I am still stoked with the finish on mine. Not the greatest piece of figured wood, but compared to all the black, regular sunburst, burgundy stains and gold tops, these guitars stand out. The gold hardware is incredible. here's mine! Maybe it's not the best, but it's rare that actually look at my gear when seeing superior models and prefer mine, so it must be a sign. Either that or it's plain hyprocrissy. Anywho, here she is. With guard and changed knobs! I bought the new bridge with adjustable fine tuner screws, but haven't gotten around to putting it on. I've been playing this axe waaaay too much hehe :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimeJ Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Naked all the way. My first Gibson was an SG with the pickguard "tight" against the body. Bought an LP and it felt 'FAT" so I took it off....... IMHO, It feels better and it just looks more like a guitar should look.........J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSJH Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 This picker's old Deluxe came with one new and it has stayed on. 'Rest pinky on it, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mine has been off and stored in the case since the first day I adopted her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Here, I dug the pick guard out of the case where it's been sitting under tuners, strings, guittools etc. for three years. I positioned it on but didn't actually install it and took pic both on/off. I think I'll leave it off. <a href="http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/jbow00/?action=view¤t=PickGuard003.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/jbow00/PickGuard003.jpg" border="0" alt="Pick Guard off"></a> <a href="http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/jbow00/?action=view¤t=PickGuard001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/jbow00/PickGuard001.jpg" border="0" alt="Pick Guard on"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Here, I dug the pick guard out of the case where it's been sitting under tuners, strings, guittools etc. for three years. I positioned it on but didn't actually install it and took pic both on/off. I think I'll leave it off even though it does cover some smudges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_Lee Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Here's a pic of light blue edge lit Bobby Lee Signature Series "Screwless" pickguard on a Robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_Lee Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Here' date=' I dug the pick guard out of the case where it's been sitting under tuners, strings, guittools etc. for three years.I positioned it on but didn't actually install it and took pic both on/off. I think I'll leave it off even though it does cover some smudges. [img']http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/jbow00/PickGuard003.jpg[/img] I think black and screwless would look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scozz Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Some LPs look better with it on,,,,,,,,,, Some look better with it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The A-Man Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Let me elaborate. I think LPs look fine with or without. There is something about the look of a '59 burst that just seems right with that creamy triangle on there. A wine red LP doesn't look right without one. There are many other examples. All that being said though' date=' I can't bring myself to take a drill to this; [img']http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg251/2manyGuitars/lp_after.jpg[/img] this is simply THE most beautiful guitar i have ever seen. mad kudos to the folks at Gibson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeydego Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I have a see thru pickguard on my supreme and you have to look good to even know its there, best of both worlds I suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 this is simply THE most beautiful guitar i have ever seen. mad kudos to the folks at Gibson! Thanks so much. Now you understand why I couldn't possibly pass it up. I traded a Gibson guitar, a Fender amp, and sold another Epiphone to get that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecasters Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 OK here's another avenue to consider..... If you take the guard off and put it back on again. There is risk of increasing and/or damaging the screw hole. A very difficult repair if you are anal about your guitars and because we are talking about something like this I assume that most of us ARE! I say go with how the guitar was designed originally by the Gibson factory. My 2 cents telecasters Steve C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarGuy503 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Off. No matter what color the LP is I always thought pickguards looked stupid on LPs. Also the thought of drilling a hole into my 2,000.00 LP to mount a pickguard doesn't sound very appealing either...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarGuy503 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 OK here's another avenue to consider..... If you take the guard off and put it back on again. There is risk of increasing and/or damaging the screw hole. A very difficult repair if you are anal about your guitars and because we are talking about something like this I assume that most of us ARE! I say go with how the guitar was designed originally by the Gibson factory. My 2 cents telecasters Steve C Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideAwake Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I like them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I just purchased a Studio in Fireburst and I guess I have no choice. Gibson does not include one in the package. I thought it was up to the purchaser whether he wanted to mount it or not. WRONG. I sent them an email and they said they DO NOT include one on the Fireburst Studio. I guess it saves me drilling holes in the guitar. I really like it without though but I think the more classic look is with a guard. If it came with one on I would not take it off. I know I could buy one but I will leave it as is. I find it odd though that they would put one on a solid color, and not a burst. Maybe that is a trade off for the extra work that goes into a burst finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf77 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 OMG....would never take mine off; it is part of the guitar's overall look! ON, ON, ON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 OMG....would never take mine off; it is part of the guitar's overall look! On an ebony Standard such as yours, I would agree. But there are some models that look better without. <-------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Is this just preference? What do you guys prefer on your LPs? I only have an Epi LP Standard (some day when I actually have a job' date=' aka after uni), but I tried taking the pick guard off the other day and had a LOT of trouble playing with it gone. I suppose when I play I kind of use the guard as a gauge as to where my hand is, with my pinky touching it lightly. Without it I feel lost. Would there be any reason to take it off and try to become sufficient playing that way? I do hope someday to own a true Gibson LP as well as an SG, which I know has a flat pick guard, so I'd have to learn to play without it anyways, right? What do you guys prefer and why?[/quote'] Nothing wrong with an Epi Standard Bro. I have an Epi or two myself. Pickguard on or off depends on personal preference, and the guitar top. I think the pickguard is part of the LP's look, but a lot look great without one. With an SG for instance you might find yourself placing your pinky on the pickup ring, or just on the pickguard in a certain place. I play both styles of guitars, in LPs too. All you do is place a finger (pinky or ring) on the guitar about midway between the pickups, just below the first string and use it as a reference point. Then you learn how far to stretch your hand in order to play. The benefit of the pickguard on, in your case especially is that it provides a flat plane parallel to the strings. If you gave it some time without the guard, you would either end up placing your pinky on the pickup ring, or body and learning to adjust your movements. So don't sweat it. It can take a few minutes to adjust when switching from one style guitar to another, but it will come to you in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Does the Standard come with a pickguard on? I hope not, I hate them, maybe Id keep it on an Ebony tho. Im going for a Vintage Sunburst and wanna see every inch of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Does the Standard come with a pickguard on? Gibson ships most Les Pauls (including Standards) with the pickguard and mounting hardware in the storage compartment of the case. That way you have the choice of installing it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Gibson just gain 5 points in my book, what are some of the Case Candy you get with the Standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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