alex91 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 So, I’ve bought this guitar and I’m thinking about removing the extra pickguard, but I’m not 100% sure. First, I honestly don’t think it looks bad, in my opinion it adds some character, but I still don’t know I want it. Second, If I remove it, I’m worried about the possible tan line. Since the guitar was bought at June 8th 2017, the extra pickguard was probably added around this date, so it has not been a long time, but I can’t be sure If there’s a tan line or not. So, what do you guys think? Should I remove it or keep it? https://i.imgur.com/d1wb1Vy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Ooh that’s a Dylan one I’d keep the two guards on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabarone Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Ooh that’s a Dylan one I’d keep the two guards on ^^^^^^^^^^^ What he said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-200 Koa Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Ooh that’s a Dylan one I’d keep the two guards on That is not a Bob Dylan model, but I would still not take the pickguard off. It could leave a "tan line" on the top and that is not the look you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Our 1960 J-200 came to us with a second pickguard. I figured it had been added to cover a couple of repaired but ugly cracks. We had it removed and the whole area touched up. The guitar is now a sight to behold. But the pickguard on our guitar was not put here in Kalamazoo and we heard no noticeable improvement in sound. So unless you absolutely hate the way the pickguad looks, I would leave the thing be. Although the pickguard on our guitar had been there a lot longer than yours, as the above post notes, you cans still see a faint ghost outline of where it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 That is not a Bob Dylan model, but I would still not take the pickguard off. It could leave a "tan line" on the top and that is not the look you want. Apologies I thought I could see the litre bob logo on the headstock but it’s just the regular crown isn’t it I did think the bob was the only model out there with two guards on it though Must get eyes tested Still wouldn’t remove the pickguard though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex91 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 It’s a Standard model. I think I’ll keep the pickguard, problem is If I’d like to remove it in the future, it would look bad because of tan, so it’s kind of now or never, but I think I’ll keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Personally, I would remove it in order to see if there is a tan line. If not, you are good to go. If there is a tanline, let the guitar see some sun and let it live without a guard for a few months. Then decide if you want to put the guard back on. No way to know unless the guard comes off... Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Personally i find the double pickguard J-200 an utter monstrosity, so if it doesnt leave any marks i would remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Personally i find the double pickguard J-200 an utter monstrosity, so if it doesnt leave any marks i would remove it. Trust you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhanners623 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 The adhesive used on the pickguards can eat into the finish and leave some "pebbling." When I got my J-35 in 2016, I had the crew at Hoffman Guitars in Minneapolis take it off and put on a lefty pickguard. (I'm left-handed and play upside down.) They removed the pickguard without incident, but the surface underneath had a very slight pebbling that required some wet sanding and buffing to get rid off. If look at it just-so in the right light, and you know what you're looking for, you can still see something. Maybe my J-35 was just an outlier and the finish wasn't fully cured when the pickguard was stuck on at the factory, but I thought I should mention this since your J-200's pickguard is a big honkin' one. Personally, I'd have it taken off (it just seems unnecessary) but I'd be prepared to have some work done on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2001 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I'd say it depends on how hard you're going to work the guitar. Phil and Don played hard and specifically had dual guards on their J-200's and signature Gibs for that reason. My Dove has a few pick marks above as well. Guitars with big voices s/b played hard IMO. I'd leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Double pickguards don't seem to bother Jeff Tweedy with his two J200's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Double pickguards don't seem to bother Jeff Tweedy with his two J200's... Two pickguards and a Sunrise...absolutely the correct way! 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Usually I don't care for the two pickguard look, especially if they're not symmetrically matched with accuracy. However in this case, I'm kinda liking it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Whow, what a guitar. But no, it's not the bella voce Dylan-version. I played one of those and the double-guard didn't seem to inhibit sound. But I'm almost 100 the guard would leave a t-line. They happen sooner than you know, , , and btw. isn't that easy to out-phase as Lars68 suggests. I know from my April 2012 Bird. It's been naked in the sun for two summers now and the 3-point flora-fauna shape is still visible. Enjoy the Jumbo and keep them both on. My 5 Yen anyway 2015 ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu6mo9a0S4A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Aa a lefty twin pickguards is the only way to go if you want vintage guitars. I’d keep both guards in your position. JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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