WhosOnFirst Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Dear members, I have acquired a 82 E2 explorer. Great guitar, best guitar I own, however, it has a non-original pickguard. I was wondering if anyone knows someone who makes replacement pickguards for E2s. Or will this have to be a custom one. Thanks! -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeR Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I have used Pickguard Heaven (Chandler Music) before to have a new pickguard made for a Gibson Thunderhorse Explorer (thick, all black, one layer). They did a good job and it took a couple of weeks to have it made. For this Explorer, they had the pattern on file, although I made a trace of the original (including screw holes and the switch hole) in case they needed it. It was about $50 including shipping. I also have a 1982 Explorer E2 CMT for which I want a new pickguard (to preserve the original and not destroy it while playing it) but it looks like they do not have the exact pattern on file, so I'll have to send them a tracing. The original pickguard on my 82 is a 5-layer "Black-White-Black-White-Black" 8-screw hole and a switch hole, which is different from the 2011 Thunderhorse model. Anyway, I did not have any issues with them and will use them again. Hope this helps, -Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Yes, this will have to be custom made. A pattern cut from an original will produce the best results. Blank stock is available from many sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Some years ago, I bought a V2 with the pickguard missing. Chandler had the pattern to make that one. They likely have the E2 also. After I installed the replacement, the original owner found the original pickguard. The Chandler replacement was very close to the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Some years ago, I bought a V2 with the pickguard missing. Chandler had the pattern to make that one. They likely have the E2 also. After I installed the replacement, the original owner found the original pickguard. The Chandler replacement was very close to the original. This place also seems to make custom, hard to find parts............ http://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/truss-rod-covers-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeR Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Looks like Philadelphia Luther Tools & Supplies has custom truss rod covers but I did not see any custom pickguards. Their pickguard page has just a few Les Paul pickguards. I have ordered a few Explorer jack plates from them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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